Leslie Smith
United StatesLast 5Last fight: Loss vs Cristiane Justino · TKO · May 21, 2021
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CAREER SUMMARY
Leslie Smith holds a professional MMA record of 12-9-1. Smith has won 12 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Smith lands 7.56 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 21, 2021. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 66"168 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Aug 17, 1982
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- South Pasadena, California
Career history
- LOSSBellator 259: Cyborg vs Smith 2· May 21, 2021· 12-9-1 vs 24-2TKOR5 · 4:51
- WINvs Amanda BellBellator 245: Davis vs Machida 2· Sep 11, 2020· 12-8-1 vs 7-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSBellator 233: Salter vs Van Steenis· Nov 8, 2019· 11-8-1 vs 13-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellator 224: Budd vs Rubin· Jul 12, 2019· Women's Featherweight· 11-7-1 vs 5-4MDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Amanda LemosUFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Ponzinibbio· Jul 16, 2017· Women's Bantamweight· 10-7-1 vs 6-1-1TKOR2 · 2:53
- WINvs Irene AldanaUFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson· Dec 17, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 9-7-1 vs 7-3FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· May 14, 2016· Catchweight· 8-7-1 vs 16-1TKOR1 · 1:21
- WINvs Rin NakaiUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir· Mar 20, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 8-6-1 vs 14-2-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Jessica EyeUFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· Nov 14, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 7-6-1 vs 11-2TKOR2 · 1:30
- WINUFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Miller· Jul 16, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 7-5-1 vs 3-2TKOR1 · 2:24
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· Apr 16, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 6-5-1 vs 17-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Barb HonchakInvicta FC 7· Dec 7, 2013· Flyweight· 6-4-1 vs 9-2UD
- WINInvicta FC 6· Jul 13, 2013· Flyweight· 6-3-1 vs 7-3-1UD
- LOSSInvicta FC 5· Apr 5, 2013· Bantamweight· 5-3-1 vs 16-2SD
- WINInvicta FC 4· Jan 5, 2013· Bantamweight· 5-2-1 vs 3-3UD
- WINInvicta FC 3· Oct 6, 2012· Bantamweight· 4-2-1 vs 7-7-1TKOR2 · 2:19
- DRAWInvicta FC 1· Apr 28, 2012· Bantamweight· 3-2-1 vs 7-5-1DEC
- LOSSvs Ediane GomesBEP 5: Breast Cancer Beatdown· Oct 1, 2011· Featherweight· 3-2 vs 8-2UD
- WINvs Julia GriffinAlaska Regional· Mar 19, 2010· 3-1 vs 0-2DEC
- WINvs Louise JohnsonKick Down· Jan 23, 2010· 2-1 vs 2-2TKO
- LOSSvs Kerry VeraBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 7-8· May 14, 2009· 1-1 vs 1-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Louise JohnsonKick Down· Mar 6, 2009· 1-0 vs 1-1TKO
Title bout
- WINvs Anita RodriguezAnnhilation· Oct 24, 2008· 3-0 vs 1-1DEC
- WINvs Samantha BlairKick Down· Apr 5, 2008· 2-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Danette BenjaminoAnnhilation· Jan 19, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-1TKO
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- El Nino Training Center
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Women's Featherweight roster (14 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Leslie Smith sits in the top 25.
- #2 Strikes absorbed per minute, all divisions8.41
- #5 Most significant strikes in a fight, Women's Bantamweight169
- #6 Strikes landed per minute, all divisions7.56
- #9 Most significant strikes in a round, Women's Bantamweight67
- #10 Most knockouts, Women's Bantamweight2
- #11 Shortest average fight time, Women's Bantamweight10:18
- #12 Fastest knockouts, Women's Bantamweight2:24
- #12 Most significant strikes in a round, Women's Bantamweight64
Bonus résumé
Leslie Smith has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Leslie Smith earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Leslie Smith's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #9 Women's Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Jul 21, 2014
- Times ranked
- 61
Women's Bantamweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1622▼8
- Peak
- 1660Jul 16, 2017
- Rated fights
- 21
Frequently asked questions
When does Leslie Smith fight next?
Leslie Smith has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Leslie Smith's record?
Leslie Smith's professional MMA record is 12-9-1.
Who is Leslie Smith fighting next?
Leslie Smith's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Leslie Smith fight last?
Leslie Smith most recently fought Cristiane Justino at Bellator 259: Cyborg vs Smith 2 on Friday, May 21, 2021, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Leslie Smith fight in?
Leslie Smith fights at Women's Featherweight.
How many knockouts does Leslie Smith have?
Leslie Smith has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Leslie Smith won?
Leslie Smith has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Leslie Smith?
Leslie Smith is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.
How much does Leslie Smith weigh?
Leslie Smith weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
What is Leslie Smith's reach?
Leslie Smith has a reach of 66" (168 cm).
How old is Leslie Smith?
Leslie Smith is 44 years old (born Aug 17, 1982).
Where is Leslie Smith from?
Leslie Smith is from the United States.
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