Victoria Leonardo
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Victoria Leonardo Mason
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|02|16}}
| birth_place = Pomona, New Jersey, United States
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| weight_lb = 125
| weight_class = Flyweight
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| fighting_out_of = Shreveport, Louisiana
| team = Elite Combat Academy
| years_active = 2018–present
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Victoria Leonardo Mason (born February 16, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Born in the Pomona section of Galloway Township, New Jersey, Leonardo moved with her family to Shreveport, Louisiana when she was four years old. Studying Italian in high school helped Leonardo discover her love for foreign languages, but she switched to Spanish for her field of study in college. She was one of the last students out of Louisiana State University in Shreveport to major in a foreign language before the program was discontinued. With her degree, she teaches Spanish at Calvary Baptist Academy.{{Cite news|url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/life/2016/07/13/shreveport-school-teacher-gives-more-than-bad-grades/86997698/|title=Shreveport Spanish teacher can really pack a punchn|date=2016-09-01|work=www.shreveporttimes.com|access-date=2020-09-02|language=en-US}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career & Invicta=
After starting her career in 2018 winning both her fights for Legacy Fighting Alliance, Victoria made her Invicta Fighting Championships debut against Miranda Maverick on September 1, 2018 at Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/8/8/17664516/lisa-spangler-steps-in-for-raquel-paaluhi-at-invicta-fc-31-miranda-maverick-victoria-leonardo-added|title=Lisa Spangler steps in for Raquel Pa'aluhi at Invicta FC 31, Miranda Maverick vs. Victoria Leonardo added|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-08-09}} She lost via a submission.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/invicta-fc-31-jandiroba-vs-morandin-live-results|title=Invicta FC 31 results: Champ Virna Jandiroba taps Janaisa Morandin|date=2018-09-01|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-09-02|language=en-US}}
She picked up three straight submission wins, against Monica Medina at Gulf Coast MMA 2, against Jamie Milanowski at Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez,{{Cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/02/15/invicta-fc-34-porto-vs-gonzalez-results-recap/|title=Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez Results and Recap|date=2019-02-15|work=cagesidepress|access-date=2019-02-16|language=en-US}} and against Malin Hermansson at Bellator 218.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/3/22/18152499/bellator-218-results-live-streaming-play-by-play-updates-sanchez-karakhanyan-2-paramount-network-mma|title=Bellator 218 results: Live streaming play-by-play updates for 'Sanchez vs Karakhanyan 2'|date=2019-09-01|work=MMAmania|access-date=2019-09-02|language=en-US}}
On August 9, 2019, Leonardo faced Stephanie Geltmacher at Invicta FC 36.{{Cite web|url=https://mymmanews.com/stephanie-geltmacher-promises-fireworks-some-hands-at-invicta-fc-36/|title=Stephanie Geltmacher promises 'fireworks & some hands' at Invicta FC 36|date=2019-07-22|website=MyMMANews.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-30}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/09/invicta-fc-36-live-results-recap/|title=Invicta FC 36 Live Results and Recap|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2019-08-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-30}}
On February 7, 2020, Leonardo faced Erin Blanchfield at Invicta FC 39. In the second round Leonardo got dropped with a head kick, getting stopped by stoppage.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/2/7/21128817/invicta-fc-39-results-frey-vs-cummins-2|title=Invicta FC 39 Results: Frey vs. Cummins 2|date=February 7, 2020|publisher=mmafighting.com}}
Victoria faced Liz Tracy at Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella on September 17, 2020. She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/17/invicta-fc-42-cummins-vs-zappitella-results-recap/|title=Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella Results and Recap|date=2019-07-15|work=cagesidepress|access-date=2019-07-16|language=en-US}}
Leonardo competed at Dana White's Contender Series 36 where she fought and won against Chelsea Hackett on November 17, 2020 for an UFC contract.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/dana-white-contender-series-season-4-guide|title=Dana White's Contender Series: Your complete guide to Season 4|date=September 8, 2020}}{{cite news |last1=Woods |first1=Melissa |title=Hackett's bid for UFC contract falls short |url=https://www.youngwitness.com.au/story/7018759/hacketts-bid-for-ufc-contract-falls-short/ |work=The Young Witness |date=18 November 2020 |language=en-AU}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Victoria was scheduled to face fellow newcomer Natália Silva on January 20, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 20.{{Cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/ex-campea-do-jungle-fight-natalia-silva-tem-estreia-no-ultimate-marcada-para-janeiro.ghtml|title=Silva tem estreia no Ultimate marcada para janeiro|publisher=globoesporte|author=Staff|date=2020-11-22|access-date=2020-11-22}} {{in lang|pt}} Silva pulled out due to a fractured ulna and was replaced by fellow newcomer Manon Fiorot.{{Cite web|url=https://wmmarankings.com/natalia-silva-injured-out-of-january-20th-ufc-fight-against-victoria-leonardo/|title=Natalia Silva injured, out of January 20th UFC fight against Victoria Leonardo|publisher=wmmarankings.com|author=Noah|date=2020-12-25|access-date=2020-12-26|archive-date=2020-12-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225023115/https://wmmarankings.com/natalia-silva-injured-out-of-january-20th-ufc-fight-against-victoria-leonardo/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/12/26/22200874/natalia-silva-fractures-ulna-manon-fiorot-in-to-face-victoria-leonard-at-ufc-fight-island-8|title=Natalia Silva fractures ulna, Manon Fiorot in to face Victoria Leonardo at UFC Fight Island 8|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Steven Marrocco and Guilherme Cruz|date=2020-12-26|access-date=2020-12-26}} She lost the fight via TKO in round two.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/20/ufc-fight-island-8-results-manon-fiorot/|title=UFC Fight Island 8 Results: Manon Fiorot Shows Off Striking in Debut|publisher=cagesidepress|author=Dan Doherty|date=2021-01-20|access-date=2021-01-20}}
Leonardo faced Melissa Gatto on August 7, 2021 at UFC 265.{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2021-05-24|title=Victoria Leonardo vs. Melissa Gatto to fight at UFC 265|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/24/22451931/victoria-leonardo-vs-melissa-gatto-to-fight-at-ufc-265|access-date=2021-05-25|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} She lost the fight via technical knockout in round two after the doctor stopped the fight between rounds two and three due to an arm injury.{{Cite news|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-08-07|title=UFC 265 Results: Melissa Gatto Picks Up Debut Win, Victoria Leonardo Unable to Continue|language=en-US|work=Cageside Press|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/07/ufc-265-results-victoria-leonardo-vs-melissa-gatto/|access-date=2021-08-07}}
Leonardo faced Mandy Böhm on July 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2022-05-11 |title=Victoria Leonardo vs. Mandy Bohm set for UFC London in July |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/11/23067692/victoria-leonardo-mandy-bohm-ufc-london-july |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2022-07-23 |title=UFC London: Victoria Leonardo Picks Up First UFC Win Over Mandy Bohm |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/23/ufc-london-victoria-leonardo-picks-first-ufc-win-mandy-bohm/ |access-date=2022-07-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Leonardo faced Natália Silva on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 223.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-18 |title=Irene Aldana vs. Raquel Pennington main event among additions to UFC card May 20 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-news-irene-aldana-vs-raquel-pennington-may-20-fight-card |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} She lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-05-20 |title=UFC Vegas 73: Natalia Silva Overwhelms Victoria Leonardo with Left Hook, Head Kicks |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/20/ufc-vegas-73-natalia-silva-vs-victoria-leonardo/ |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Leonardo faced Cong Wang on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/17/24199536/morning-report-justin-gaethje-reflects-on-max-holloway-loss-he-was-very-precise-perfect-that-night|title=Morning Report: Justin Gaethje reflects on Max Holloway loss: ‘He was very precise and perfect that night’ - Fight Announcements|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Drake Riggs|date=2024-07-17|access-date=2024-07-17}} She lost the fight by knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/24/wang-cong-kicks-off-ufc-vegas-96-with-a-bang-kos-victoria-leonardo/|title=Wang Cong Kicks Off UFC Vegas 96 with a Bang, KOs Victoria Leonardo|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Shawn Bitter|date=2024-08-24|access-date=2024-08-24}}
On October 8, 2024, it was reported that Leonardo was removed from the UFC roster.{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alexander |date=2024-10-09 |title=Cut! UFC Parts Ways With Nine Fighters To Make Room For Contender Series Fighters |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/10/9/24266268/cut-ufc-parts-ways-with-six-fighters-contender-series-fighters-victor-altamirano-victoria-leonardo |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}
=Post-UFC Career=
Leonardo made her return to Invicta in the co-main event of Invicta FC 58 against Amanda Torres on November 6, 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-05 |title=Photos: Invicta FC 58 weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/photos-invicta-fc-58-weigh-ins-and-fighter-faceoffs |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} She would win the fight via submission in the third round with an armbar.{{Cite web |last=Bissell |first=Tim |title=Invicta FC 58 Results: Ducote Marks Return With Slick Submission |url=https://combatpress.com/2024/11/invicta-fc-58-results-ducote-marks-return-with-slick-submission |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241224150940/https://combatpress.com/2024/11/invicta-fc-58-results-ducote-marks-return-with-slick-submission/ |archive-date=2024-12-24 |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=combatpress.com |language=en-US}}
In her next fight, Leonardo would face Rayla Nascimento at Invicta FC 60 on February 7, 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=Invicta FC 60 Brings Fireworks With Amazing Main Card! |url=https://mmasucka.com/invicta-fc-60-fireworks-main-card-feb-7/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |language=en-US}} She would lose the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Kuhl |first=Dan |date=2025-03-05 |title=Invicta FC 60 Results: Cantuária Outworks Rubin Through Three Rounds |url=https://combatpress.com/2025/02/invicta-fc-60-results-cantuaria-outworks-rubin-through-three-rounds/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=Combat Press |language=en-US}}
Mixed martial arts record
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| draws=
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| ko-wins= 1
| sub-wins= 5
| dec-wins= 4
| ko-losses= 5
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-losses= 1
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|10–7
|Rayla Nascimento
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2025|February|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–6
|Amanda Torres
|Submission (armbar)
|{{dts|2024|November|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:36
|Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–6
|KO (punches)
|UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho
|{{dts|2024|August|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:02
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–5
|TKO (punches and head kick)
|UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
|{{dts|2023|May|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:58
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–4
|Mandy Böhm
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall
|{{dts|2022|July|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|London, England
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–4
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|{{dts|2021|August|7}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Houston, Texas, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–3
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny
|{{dts|2021|January|20}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:08
|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|8–2
| TKO (punches)
| Dana White's Contender Series 36
| {{dts|2020|November|17}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:41
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|7–2
| Liz Tracy
|Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2020|September|17}}
| align=center| 4
| align=center| 1:20
| Kansas City, Kansas, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|6–2
| KO (head kick and punches)
| {{dts|2020|February|7}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:06
| Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2019|August|09}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Kansas, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| Malin Hermansson
| Submission (armbar)
| {{dts|2019|March|22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:49
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
| Jamie Milanowski
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2019|February|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:45
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
| {{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| Monica Medina
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Gulf Coast MMA 2
| {{dts|2018|October|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:14
| Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 2–1
| Submission (armbar)
| {{dts|2018|September|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:26
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Salina Rowland
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2018|July|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Newport News, Virginia, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (126.6 lb) bout; Leonardo missed weight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Hailey Cowan
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2018|May|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:27
| Dallas, Texas, United States
|{{small|Flyweight debut.}}
{{end}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Sherdog|212725}}
- {{UFC|victoria-leonardo}}
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