Leslie Smith

“The Peacemaker”

Women's BantamweightUnited States2-fight win streak

12Wins

9Losses

1Draws

Professional record

Last 5: WWLWL

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Profile

Age: 44 (born August 17, 1982)
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Reach: 66"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 4-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC4

KO/TKO 2
Decision 2

Losses in the UFC3

KO/TKO 2
Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 7.56 top 1%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 8.41

Striking accuracy40%Better than 9% of women's bantamweights

Strike defense51%Better than 32% of women's bantamweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 0.0 top 95%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.0

Takedown accuracy0%Better than 5% of women's bantamweights

Takedown defense62%Better than 49% of women's bantamweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Smith last fought on July 16, 2017 (Win vs Amanda Lemos). Smith has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Leslie Smith

From United States, Leslie Smith "The Peacemaker" competes as a women's bantamweight mixed martial artist. Smith stands 5' 9" with a 66" reach.

Smith's professional career began in 2009, debuting with Kickdown. A 6-4 record outside the UFC came first. The UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy in April 2014, where Smith lost to Sarah Kaufman by decision. Smith's UFC record stands at 4-3 after 7 fights.

Knockouts define Smith's UFC career: 2 of 4 wins came by KO or TKO. In the stats, Smith lands more significant strikes per minute than 99% of women's bantamweights. Smith ranks #5 in UFC history for most significant strikes landed per minute.

Smith has never been submitted in the UFC. Smith's record outside the UFC includes 3-2-1 in Invicta FC and 2-3 in Bellator.

Smith's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio in July 2017, where Smith beat Amanda Lemos.

UFC fight history

W

Amanda Lemos

KO/TKO · Elbows to Head At Distance · R2 2:53

UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio

Jul 16, 2017

101Str 0TD 0KD
W

Irene Aldana

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson

Dec 17, 2016

169Str 0TD 1KD
L

Cristiane Justino

KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 1:21

UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic

May 14, 2016

2Str 0TD 0KD
W

Rin Nakai

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir

Mar 19, 2016

62Str 0TD 0KD
L

Jessica Eye

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Ear Injury · R2 1:30

UFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt

Nov 15, 2014

28Str 0TD 0KD
W

Jessamyn Duke

KO/TKO · Punch to Body In Clinch · R1 2:24

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller

Jul 16, 2014

36Str 0TD 1KD
L

Sarah Kaufman

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy

Apr 16, 2014

79Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Leslie Smith is 12-9-1 across 22 professional fights in 6 promotions, since a pro debut on March 6, 2009 (Kickdown). 15 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins12

KO/TKO 5
Decision 7

Pro losses9

KO/TKO 3
Decision 6

Finish rate: 42% of wins
Longest win streak: 3

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	4-3	2014
Invicta FC	3-2-1	2012
Bellator	2-3	2009
Kickdown	2-0	2009
BEP	0-1	2011
FE	1-0	2010

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Cris Cyborg	TKO (punches), R5	Bellator 259	May 21, 2021
W	Amanda Bell	Decision (unanimous), R3	Bellator 245	Sep 11, 2020
L	Arlene Blencowe	Decision (unanimous), R3	Bellator 233	Nov 8, 2019
W	Sinead Kavanagh	Decision (majority), R3	Bellator 224	Jul 12, 2019
W	Amanda Lemos	TKO (punches and elbows), R2	UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio	Jul 16, 2017
W	Irene Aldana	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson	Dec 17, 2016
L	Cris Cyborg	TKO (punches), R1	UFC 198	May 14, 2016
W	Rin Nakai	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir	Mar 19, 2016
L	Jessica Eye	TKO (doctor stoppage), R2	UFC 180	Nov 15, 2014
W	Jessamyn Duke	TKO (punches), R1	UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller	Jul 16, 2014
L	Sarah Kaufman	Decision (unanimous), R3	The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy	Apr 16, 2014
L	Barb Honchak	Decision (unanimous), R5	Invicta FC 7: Honchak vs. Smith	Dec 7, 2013
W	Jennifer Maia	Decision (unanimous), R3	Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg	Jul 13, 2013
L	Sarah Kaufman	Decision (split), R3	Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson	Apr 5, 2013
W	Raquel Pennington	Decision (unanimous), R3	Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt	Jan 5, 2013
W	Kaitlin Young	TKO (punches), R2	Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama	Oct 6, 2012
D	Kaitlin Young	Draw (split), R3	Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen	Apr 28, 2012
L	Ediane Gomes	Decision (unanimous), R3	BEP 5: Breast Cancer Beatdown	Oct 1, 2011
W	Julia Griffin	Decision (unanimous), R3	FE: Arctic Combat 2	Mar 19, 2010
W	Louise Johnson	TKO (punches), R2	Kickdown 74: Grudge	Jan 23, 2010
L	Kerry Vera	Decision (unanimous), R3	Bellator 7	May 15, 2009
W	Louise Johnson	TKO (punches), R3	Kickdown 61: Retaliation	Mar 6, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Leslie Smith's record?

Leslie Smith's professional MMA record is 12 wins, 9 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Leslie Smith?

Leslie Smith is 44 years old, born on August 17, 1982.

How tall is Leslie Smith and what is their reach?

Leslie Smith stands 5' 9" with a 66" reach.

Who did Leslie Smith fight last?

Leslie Smith beat Amanda Lemos by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio on Jul 16, 2017.