Iron Fist: Once Rebecki locks someone down, no one can escape.

There’s something about Mateusz Rebecki that feels inevitable. The way he stalks forward, the way his eyes barely blink, the way he coils his arms around his opponent like a python wrapping its prey. When Rebecki steps into the Octagon, fans expect two things: calculated violence and submission artistry.

And when he was booked to face Terrance McKinney’s replacement, the unyielding Duncan Leavitt, many asked the same question: Can anyone escape the steel grip of Rebecki once he latches on?

Let’s break it down—this isn’t just a fight; it’s a puzzle of pressure, timing, and violence.

Rebecki: The Steel Trap

Mateusz Rebecki, known as “Rebeast,” has built a terrifying reputation as a suffocating grappler with venomous striking. His jiu-jitsu roots run deep, but it’s his ability to blend striking with takedown pressure that makes him lethal.

In his last few UFC appearances, Rebecki showcased:

• Relentless forward pressure

• Low, tight-level changes

• Fast transitions to back control

• Power hooks from short range

• And most notably, a guillotine that clamps like a bear trap

The beauty of Rebecki’s game is that he doesn’t rely solely on his wrestling. He softens opponents with calf kicks and overhand rights. Once they shell up or reach to parry, he drops levels and initiates a clinch or trip. His finishes rarely feel rushed—they feel inevitable.

| REBECKI: “Once I get both arms around your neck, you have two options—tap or nap. That’s not bravado. That’s geometry.”

Duncan Leavitt: Unorthodox and Unbreakable?

Duncan Leavitt, not to be confused with Jordan Leavitt, came into this bout as a late replacement—but with serious momentum. A regional champion with a Taekwondo background and sneaky submission skills, Leavitt is unpredictable. Where Rebecki is mechanical and cold, Leavitt is wild, emotive, and scrappy.

His advantages:

• Long, sniping kicks from distance

• Creative angles (spinning back fists, axe kicks)

• Durable chin and excellent cardio

• Willingness to take risks in scrambles

Yet, against Rebecki, all that flamboyance needed to be tempered. The risk? Getting tangled on the ground with a man who lives for control.

The Clash: Predictable Tension, Explosive Outcome

From the first horn, Leavitt circled wide, staying mobile and throwing switch kicks to the body. Rebecki, unfazed, cut the cage and checked the range with low kicks.

Two minutes in, a sharp left hook from Rebecki grazed Leavitt’s temple. The American grinned but backed up. That grin didn’t last long.

As Leavitt threw a spinning back kick, Rebecki timed a beautiful level change—wrapped both legs and drove forward. They hit the mat. The crowd roared. The trap had sprung.

Rebecki immediately transitioned to side control, then slipped to mount. Leavitt tried to buck and scramble, but left his neck exposed. That’s all the invitation Rebecki needed.

A snap guillotine choke—tight, brutal, and lightning fast.

Leavitt fought it for 10 seconds before tapping.

| FAN REACTION: “Dude didn’t even need hooks. Just wrapped the neck and bam, lights out. Rebecki is a problem.”

What Made the Choke So Deadly?

From a technical perspective, Rebecki’s choke wasn’t just about strength. It was about angle and pressure.

• He trapped the arm inside the guillotine, cutting off both carotid arteries.

• His shoulder drove into the neck while his left leg hooked Leavitt’s hip—preventing any roll or escape.

• It was high-elbow, short-arm leverage—pure BJJ science.

Leavitt, despite being tough and wiry, simply didn’t have the positional knowledge to survive once his base was broken.

What’s Next for Rebecki?

This win puts Rebecki on a four-fight UFC win streak. But more than numbers, it’s the manner of his victories that has fans—and other lightweights—on edge.

Possible next opponents?

• Claudio Puelles – another grappling ace

• Renato Moicano – proven veteran, strong jiu-jitsu

• Or a massive leap to Jalin Turner or Mateusz Gamrot

| REBECKI: “Give me anyone. Just make sure they’re ready to go to the ground. Because that’s where I’m most alive.”

And truthfully? Most fans don’t doubt it. Once Rebecki grabs hold, it feels like gravity itself bends to his will.

And Leavitt? Redemption or Regression?

Duncan Leavitt, despite the loss, gained respect. He took the fight on short notice. He stood tall. He even landed a few creative shots early.

But if he wants to stick around the UFC, he’ll need to refine his ground awareness. His camp might focus next on:

• Cage wrestling defense

• Guillotine escape drills

• Position-first grappling instead of rolling the dice

A likely comeback fight? Someone like Chase Hooper or Terrance McKinney—fighters who also mix flair with vulnerability.

Fan Theories and Fallout

UFC Twitter was on fire after the bout:

“That guillotine was a crime scene. Rebecki’s like a Bond villain in gloves.”
“Leavitt spun himself into a choke. That’s like hitting ‘self-destruct’ mid-fight.”

The memes followed quickly—Rebecki’s face photoshopped onto a bear trap, with Leavitt caught in it, tapping.

And in the post-fight press scrum, one sharp-eyed fan noted something chilling:

“Did y’all catch Rebecki’s stare before round one? That was cold. He wasn’t hyped. He wasn’t angry. He was calculating. Like a hitman.”

A Dark Horse Rising?

In a division full of loudmouths, wild strikers, and cardio machines, Rebecki is an anomaly. Quiet, clinical, and cruel inside the cage.

He doesn’t do flashy callouts. He doesn’t brawl unnecessarily. But when he fights—it feels like nature asserting itself.

And if he keeps winning like this, the top 10 will have no choice but to open their gates.

Epilogue: What If?

Let’s imagine a timeline—two fights from now, Rebecki gets matched up with Arman Tsarukyan, a fellow grinder. The fight is close. Brutal scrambles, sweat, blood, chess moves at lightning speed.

But in round 3, Rebecki times a duck-under perfectly, spins to the back, and locks in a rear-naked choke.

That win catapults him into title contention. The division takes notice.

| REBECKI: “The belt isn’t just gold. It’s proof. Proof that control beats chaos.”

Could it happen? Based on what we saw against Leavitt—yes.

And if it does? You’d better hope your favorite fighter knows how to breathe under pressure. Because when Rebecki locks his arms, no one breathes for long.

When the grip is steel and the stare is ice, escape becomes a fantasy. And Mateusz Rebecki is turning that fantasy into nightmare—for every man who signs the dotted line across from him.