Leslie Smith (fighter)
{{Short description|American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Leslie Smith
| other_names = The Peacemaker
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|8|17|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = Santa Ana, California, United States of America[https://playerswiki.com/leslie-smith Playerswiki.com: Leslie Smith - Biography]
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| residence = Pleasant Hill, California, U.S.
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}
| weight = {{convert|135|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Flyweight (2013)
Bantamweight (2009–2013, 2014–2019)
Featherweight (2011, 2019–present)
| reach_in = 67
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| fighting_out_of = Pleasant Hill, California, U.S.
| team = Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
| rank = Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cesar Gracie and Alessandro Ferreira{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/leslie-smith|title=Leslie Smith - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=July 18, 2014}}
| years_active = 2008–present
| mma_kowin = 5
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| mma_decwin = 7
| mma_koloss = 3
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| mma_decloss = 6
| mma_draw = 1
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Leslie Smith (born August 17, 1982) is an American professional female mixed martial artist. She formerly competed in Invicta FC where she was a main card staple of the organization, having fought on the main card four times in the first five shows.{{cite web|url=http://invictafc.com/leslie-smith/|title=Leslie Smith Invicta FC Fighter Page|publisher=InvictaFC.com|date=2013-04-20}} She also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Smith fights out of the Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu team and is noted for a similar level of high volume striking and aggressiveness to other members of that camp. Smith most recently competed in the Bellator Fighting Championships at featherweight.
A documentary about Smith's early career, Fight For It, was released in 2012.
Martial arts career
=Invicta FC=
Smith entered Invicta Fighting Championships as a prospect with a 3–2 professional mixed martial arts record. She made her debut at Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen on April 28, 2012. In her first bout with the organization, she fought veteran Kaitlin Young to an exciting draw, earning the Fight of the Night bonus (US$1,500 bonus to each fighter).{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/04/29/invicta-fc-1-bonuses-young-smith-win-fight-of-the-night/
| title = Invicta FC 1 Bonuses: Young, Smith Win Fight Of The Night
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2012-04-29
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-04-20
}}
Amanda Nunes was scheduled to fight Milana Dudieva at Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann, but Dudieva withdrew from the fight on July 9 due to a medical illness and was replaced by Smith. However, on July 20, Smith suffered a hand injury that forced her to also withdraw from the fight. She was then replaced by Raquel Pa'aluhi in the fight with Nunes.{{cite web
|url = http://invictafc.com/2012/07/dudieva-withdraws-setting-up-showdown-between-ko-artists-leslie-smith-and-amanda-nunes/
|title = Dudieva Withdraws, Setting up Showdown between KO Artists Leslie Smith and Amanda Nunes
|date = 2012-07-09
|work = News
|publisher = InvictaFC.com
|location = United States
|accessdate = 2013-04-20
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120923060843/http://invictafc.com/2012/07/dudieva-withdraws-setting-up-showdown-between-ko-artists-leslie-smith-and-amanda-nunes/
|archivedate = 2012-09-23
}}
Smith was then scheduled to fight Cat Zingano at Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama, but the promotion allowed Zingano to withdraw from the fight so that she could accept a fight for Strikeforce. Zingano was replaced by pro boxer and undefeated MMA fighter, Kim Connor-Hamby. Sarah Kaufman was set to fight Kaitlin Young, but an injury forced Kaufman to withdraw from the fight on September 17. As a result, Smith was moved from her fight with Connor-Hamby in order to face Young in a rematch from their Fight of the Night draw at Invicta FC 1 to determine a final winner. This time, Smith was able to get the better of Young and she defeated her by TKO in the second round.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/10/6/3460420/invicta-fc-3-results-penne-vs-sugiyama
| title = Invicta FC 3 Results: Penne vs. Sugiyama
| author = Doyle, Dave
| date = 2012-07-09
| work = Results
| publisher = MMAFighting.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-04-20
}}
Smith competed once again for Invicta FC on January 5, 2013, this time on the main card of Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt against Raquel Pennington. Smith defeated Pennington by unanimous decision.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/01/05/invicta-fc-4-results-carla-esparza-wins-strawweight-title/
| title = Invicta FC 4 Results: Carla Esparza Wins Strawweight Title
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-01-05
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-05-01
}}
Having gone unbeaten in three fights, Smith moved up in competition at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson when she faced former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Sarah Kaufman on April 5, 2013.{{cite web
|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/invicta-fc-5-targeted-for-april-13-in-cali-champ-penne-meets-karate-hottie
|title=Invicta FC 5 Targeted For April 13 In Cali, Champ Penne Meets Karate Hottie
|author=Marrocco, Steven
|date=2013-01-10
|work=News
|publisher=MMAjunkie.com
|location=United States
|accessdate=2013-04-20
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130415025058/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/invicta-fc-5-targeted-for-april-13-in-cali-champ-penne-meets-karate-hottie
|archivedate=2013-04-15
| url = http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/2/8/3968018/sarah-kaufman-vs-leslie-smith-kaitlin-young-vs-amanda-nunes-added-to
| title = Sarah Kaufman vs. Leslie Smith, Kaitlin Young vs. Amanda Nunes added to Invicta FC 5
| author = Chiappetta, Mike
| date = 2013-02-08
| work = News
| publisher = MMAFighting.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-04-20
}} Smith lost a controversial split decision to Kaufman, which drew booing from the crowd. During the fight, Kaufman used footwork to stay on the outside whilst Smith played the aggressor and set a high work rate. Smith was able to drop Kaufman with a head kick in the second round but was unable to stop a late surge from Kaufman in the final round.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/4/5/4189208/invicta-fc-5-results-sarah-kaufman-wins-thriller-over-leslie-smith
| title = Invicta FC 5 results: Sarah Kaufman wins thriller over Leslie Smith
| author = Doyle, Dave
| date = 2013-04-05
| work = Results
| publisher = MMAFighting.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-04-20
}} The fight was declared Fight of the Night (Smith's second) and both fighters were awarded bonuses.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/04/06/invicta-fc-5-bonuses-kaufman-vs-smith-wins-fight-of-the-night/
| title = Invicta FC 5 Bonuses: Kaufman vs Smith Wins Fight Of The Night
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-04-06
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-05-01
}}
Smith returned to fight at Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg on July 13, 2013.{{cite web
| url = http://prommanow.com/2013/04/19/invicta-fc-6-full-fight-card-announced-for-july-13-in-kansas-city/
| title = Invicta FC 6 full fight card announced for July 13 in Kansas City
| author = Bratcher, Jack
| date = 2013-04-19
| work = News
| publisher = ProMMANow.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-04-20
}} She made her flyweight debut against Jennifer Maia in a title eliminator bout.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/5/1/4289648/leslie-smith-signs-multi-fight-agreement-with-invicta-faces-jennifer
| title = Leslie Smith signs multi-fight agreement with Invicta, faces Jennifer Maia in July
| author = Thomas, Luke
| date = 2013-05-01
| work = News
| publisher = MMAFighting.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-05-01
}} Smith won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/07/13/invicta-fc-6-results-cris-cyborg-wins-featherweight-title/
| title = Invicta FC 6 Results: Cris Cyborg Wins Featherweight Title
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-07-13
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-07-20
|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/invicta-fc-6-live-results-and-fight-recaps
|title=Invicta FC 6 results: Cris 'Cyborg' claims featherweight belt with TKO win
|author=MMAjunkie.com Staff
|date=2013-07-13
|work=News
|publisher=MMAjunkie.com
|location=United States
|accessdate=2013-07-20
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717050058/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/invicta-fc-6-live-results-and-fight-recaps
|archivedate=July 17, 2013
}} The bout was named Fight of the Night.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/07/13/invicta-fc-6-bonuses-smith-vs-maia-named-fight-of-the-night/
| title = Invicta FC 6 Bonuses: Smith vs Maia Named Fight Of The Night
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-07-13
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-07-20
}}
Smith challenged Barb Honchak for the Invicta FC flyweight championship at Invicta FC 7 on December 7, 2013. She lost the fight via unanimous decision and earned yet another Fight of the Night bonus.{{cite web
| url = http://invictafc.com/2013/10/invicta-fc-7-coming-to-kansas-city-on-december-7th/
| title = Invicta FC 7 Coming to Kansas City on December 7th
| date = 2013-10-11
| work = News
| publisher = InvictaFC.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-10-17
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/10/11/barb-honchak-vs-leslie-smith-title-bout-set-for-invicta-fc-7/
| title = Barb Honchak vs Leslie Smith Title Bout Set For Invicta FC 7
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-10-11
| work = News
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-10-17
}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
On April 8, 2014, it was announced that Smith would step in to replace an injured Amanda Nunes against Sarah Kaufman at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale on April 16, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/8/5594210/ufc-amanda-nunes-sarah-kaufman-injured-tuf-nations-finale-bout-ufc-news|title=Amanda Nunes out, Leslie Smith in TUF Nations Finale bout with Sarah Kaufman|author=Karim Zidan|date=April 8, 2014|publisher=bloodyelbow.com}} She lost the rematch via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Sargent |first1=Robert |title=Sarah Kaufman Defeats Leslie Smith Again At TUF Nations Finale |url=https://www.mmarising.com/articles/2014/04/16/sarah-kaufman-defeats-leslie-smith-again-at-tuf-nations-finale/ |website=mmarising.com |access-date=13 April 2022 |date=16 April 2014}}
Smith faced Jessamyn Duke at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller on July 16, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/10/5797450/jessamyn-duke-leslie-smith-will-face-off-at-atlantic-city-ufc-fight|title=Jessamyn Duke, Leslie Smith will face off at Atlantic City UFC Fight Night card|publisher=MMAfighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2014-06-10|accessdate=2014-06-10}} Smith won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web |last1=Gordon |first1=Grant |title=Jessamyn Duke stopped by Leslie Smith in first round |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/sports/tn-gnp-jessamyn-duke-stopped-by-leslie-smith-in-first-round-20140716-story.html |website=latimes.com |access-date=13 April 2022 |date=16 July 2014}}
Smith fought Jessica Eye at UFC 180.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/jessica-eye-vs-leslie-smith-booked-for-ufc-180-in-mexico-city|title=Jessica Eye vs. Leslie Smith booked for UFC 180 in Mexico City|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=MMAjunkie Staff|date=2014-09-25|accessdate=2014-09-27}} The bout was stopped in the 2nd round due to a stoppage by the cage-side doctor, as Smith's cauliflower ear split open.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/jessica-eye-wins-by-tko-after-leslie-smith-s-ear-gets-split-open-111514|title=Jessica Eye wins by TKO after Leslie Smith's ear gets split open|work=foxsports.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2014-11-15|accessdate=2014-11-15}}
Smith fought Rin Nakai at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir on March 20, 2016.{{cite web |last1=Nocaute na Rede |title=Rin Nakai E Leslie Smith Se Enfrentam No UFC Fight Night: Hunt X Mir |url=https://nocautenarede.com.br/rin-nakai-e-leslie-smith-se-enfrentam-no-ufc-fight-night-hunt-x-mir/ |website=nocautenarede.com.br |access-date=13 April 2022 |date=11 February 2016}} She won the fight by unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, and 29–28).{{cite web |last1=Brookhouse |first1=Brent |title=UFC Fight Night 85 results: Leslie Smith outlasts tough Rin Nakai for decision win |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/03/ufc-fight-night-85-results-leslie-smith-outlasts-tough-rin-nakai-for-decision-win |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=13 April 2022 |date=19 March 2016}}
Smith fought Cris Cyborg at UFC 198 on May 14, 2016. She lost the fight by TKO early in the first round.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-198-results-cristiane-justino-makes-quick-work-of-leslie-smith|title=UFC 198 results: Cristiane Justino makes quick work of Leslie Smith|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2016-05-14|accessdate=2016-05-14}}
Smith next faced Irene Aldana on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson. She won the fight by unanimous decision. The bout also earned Smith her first Fight of the Night bonus award in the UFC.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/ufc-on-fox-22-bonuses-leslie-smith-vs-irene-aldana-nabs-fight-of-the-night-honors|title=UFC on Fox 22 bonuses: Leslie Smith vs. Irene Aldana nabs 'Fight of the Night' honors|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2016-12-17|date=2016-12-17}}
Smith faced Amanda Lemos on July 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio. She won the fight via TKO due to a combination of punches and elbows in the second round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-fight-night-113-leslie-smith-batters-amanda-lemos-for-tko-bethe-correia|title=UFC Fight Night 113 results: Leslie Smith batters Amanda Lemos for TKO, calls out Bethe Correia|date=2017-07-16|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-17|language=en-US}}
Smith was scheduled to face Aspen Ladd on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/1/5/16854580/aspen-ladd-vs-leslie-smith-slated-for-april|title=Aspen Ladd vs. Leslie Smith slated for April|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-02-02}} At the weigh-ins, Ladd weighed in at 137.8 pounds, 1.8 pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight upper limit of 136 pounds. Ladd offered Leslie an additional $5,000 on top of her 20% purse deduction. However, the fight was removed from the card after Smith refused to fight at catchweight.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/4/20/17262666/ufc-fight-night-atlantic-city-aspen-ladd-vs-leslie-smith-cancelled-female-circumstances-mma-news|title=Aspen Ladd misses weight due to 'certain female circumstances,' Leslie Smith bout cancelled|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-04-20}} Subsequently, the UFC paid Smith her show and win money but then released her from the promotion.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-atlantic-city-leslie-smith-released-criticizes-aspen-ladd-missing-weight|title=Leslie Smith says UFC has released her, criticizes Aspen Ladd for UFC Atlantic City weigh-in miss|work=MMAJunkies|access-date=2018-04-20}}
=Bellator MMA=
An April 16, 2019, it was announced that Smith has signed with Bellator MMA.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/4/16/18411140/leslie-smith-featherweight-signs-bellator|title=Leslie Smith signs with Bellator, moves up to featherweight|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2019-04-16|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2019-04-17}} She faced Sinead Kavanagh in her promotional debut at Bellator 224 on July 12, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/6/4/18651900/leslie-smith-to-face-sinead-kavanagh-in-promotional-debut-at-bellator-224|title=Leslie Smith to face Sinead Kavanagh in promotional return at Bellator 224 |author=Peter Carroll|date=June 4, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com}} She won the fight by majority decision.{{Cite web|date=2019-07-13|title=Bellator 224 results: Leslie Smith returns with majority decision win over Sinead Kavanagh|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/07/bellator-224-results-leslie-smith-majority-decision-sinead-kavanagh|access-date=2021-10-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
Smith faced Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 233 on November 8, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/10/14/20914168/leslie-smith-vs-arlene-blencowe-set-for-bellator-233|title=Leslie Smith vs. Arlene Blencowe set for Bellator 233|author=Alexander K. Lee|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=October 14, 2019}} She lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Doyle |first1=Dave |title=Bellator 233 results: Arlene Blencowe stymies Leslie Smith, earns decision |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/11/bellator-233-results-arlene-blencowe-stymies-leslie-smith-earns-decision |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=13 April 2022 |date=8 November 2019}}
Smith was expected to face Jessy Miele at Bellator 241 on March 13, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/bellator-241-adds-leslie-smith-vs-jessy-miele-robson-gracie-return-more|title=Bellator 241 adds Leslie Smith vs. Jessy Miele, Robson Gracie return, more to prelims|author=Nolan King|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 14, 2020}} However, the whole event was eventually cancelled due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-03-13|title=Bellator makes last-minute decision to cancel Friday's Bellator 241 {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/bellator-makes-last-minute-decision-to-cancel-fridays-bellator-241-coronavirus-covid-19|access-date=2021-10-25|language=en-US}}
Smith fought for the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship against Cris Cyborg on May 21, 2021, in the main event at Bellator 259. They previously met at UFC 198, which was Cyborg's UFC debut, where she won by TKO in the first round.{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=Jay |title=Cris Cyborg vs. Leslie Smith 2 Announced for Bellator 259 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/02/cris-cyborg-vs-leslie-smith-2-announced-bellator-259/ |website=Cageside Press |access-date=3 April 2021 |date=2 April 2021}} She lost the bout via TKO after being knocked down and finished with punches late in the last round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-05-22|title=Bellator 259: Cris Cyborg Defends Title, Stops Leslie Smith In Fifth|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/05/22/bellator-259-cris-cyborg-vs-leslie-smith-2/|access-date=2021-05-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Personal life
Smith has an Associate of Arts degree from Pikes Peak Community College.{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/leslie-smith|title=Leslie Smith UFC Bio|access-date=September 30, 2017}} She played water polo at South Pasadena High School, where she was named All-CIF and team MVP. She is currently studying bachelor's degree in labor and employer relations at Rutgers University.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/3/23/21178806/leslie-smith-questionable-title-shots-another-way-the-ufc-is-screwing-the-fighters-over|title=Leslie Smith: Questionable title shots another way the UFC is 'screwing the fighters over'|author=Alexander K. Lee|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=March 23, 2020}}
In August 2016, Smith revealed that she had a benign tumor on her stomach.{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/so-about-that-tumor-on-leslie-smiths-stomach|title=So about that tumor on Leslie Smith's stomach ...|date=2016-08-16|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-16}}
In 2018, Smith started Project Spearhead, an organization that is attempting to unionize UFC and MMA fighters.{{cite web |last1=Raimondi |first1=Marc |title=Leslie Smith launches Project Spearhead, a fighter-driven effort to get UFC athletes unionized |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/2/13/17006622/leslie-smith-launches-project-spearhead-a-fighter-driven-effort-to-get-ufc-athletes-unionized |website=MMA Fighting |accessdate=20 December 2018}} Smith also recently gave a speech during a conference for the Economic Policy Institute regarding Project Spearhead.{{cite web |title=Leslie Smith • Project Spearhead |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar45B91yKEc |website=Youtube.com |publisher=Economic Policy Institute |accessdate=19 January 2019}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Kickdown MMA
- Kickdown Women's Bantamweight (One time)
- Invicta Fighting Championships
- Fight of the Night (Four times) vs. Kaitlin Young, Sarah Kaufman, Jennifer Maia, Barb Honchak
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Irene Aldana {{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/ufc-on-fox-22-bonuses-leslie-smith-vs-irene-aldana-nabs-fight-of-the-night-honors|title=UFC on FOX 22 bonuses: Leslie Smith vs. Irene Aldana nabs 'Fight of the Night' honors|date=2016-12-18|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-09-09|language=en-US}}
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=5
|ko-losses=3
|sub-wins=0
|sub-losses=0
|dec-wins=7
|dec-losses=6
|draws=1
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–9–1
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2021|May|21}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|4:51
|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|{{small|For the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–8–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2020|September|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (149 lb) bout; Bell missed weight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11–8–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2019|November|8}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–7–1
|Decision (majority)
|{{dts|2019|July|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|{{small|Return to Featherweight; Kavanagh missed weight (147.7 lb).}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|{{nowrap|10–7–1}}
|TKO (punches and elbows)
|UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio
|{{dts|2017|July|16}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:53
|Glasgow, Scotland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–7–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson
|{{dts|2016|December|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Sacramento, California, United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–7–1
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2016|May|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:21
|Curitiba, Brasil
|{{small|Catchweight (140 lbs) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–6–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir
|{{dts|2016|March|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Brisbane, Australia
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–6–1
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|{{dts|2014|November|15}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:30
|Mexico City, Mexico
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–5–1
|TKO (punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller
|{{dts|2014|July|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:24
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|6–5–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy
|{{dts|2014|April|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
|{{small|Return to Bantamweight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|6–4–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|Invicta FC 7: Honchak vs. Smith
|{{dts|2013|December|7}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|{{small|For the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–3–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg
|{{dts|2013|July|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|{{small|Flyweight debut. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–3–1
|Decision (split)
|Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson
|{{dts|2013|April|5}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–2–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt
|{{dts|2013|January|5}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–2–1
|TKO (punches)
|Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama
|{{dts|2012|October|6}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:19
|Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|
|-
|{{draw}}Draw
|align=center|3–2–1
|Draw (split)
|Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen
|{{dts|2012|April|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|{{small|Return to Bantamweight. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|BEP 5: Breast Cancer Beatdown
|{{dts|2011|October|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fletcher, North Carolina, United States
|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–1
|Julia Griffin
|Decision (unanimous)
|FE: Arctic Combat 2
|{{dts|2010|March|19}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
|Louise Johnson
|TKO (punches)
|Kickdown 74: Grudge
|{{dts|2010|January|23}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:35
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Won the Kickdown Women's Bantamweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=D2D721AF-31D1-44E4-92F3-7A90F9BAF47D#fight_118264|title=Kickdown 74 Official Results|publisher=mixedmartialarts.com|accessdate=2014-07-10}}}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–1
|Kerry Vera
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2009|May|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Louise Johnson
|TKO (punches)
|Kickdown 61: Retaliation
|{{dts|2009|March|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:16
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Bantamweight debut.}}
{{end}}
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/leslie-smith Leslie Smith] at AwakeningFighters.com
- {{UFC|leslie-smith}}
- [https://invictafc.com/portfolio-item/leslie-smith/ Leslie Smith] at Invicta FC
- {{Sherdog|46542}}
- [http://www.lastroundpod.com]
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