Best fights of Leslie Smith
Over 12 years as a professional, Leslie Smith has compiled a 12-9-1 (5) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Leslie Smith loses to Cris Cyborg in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 21, 2021 Leslie Smith fought Cris Cyborg for the Bellator Women's featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Smith was 38 years old with a record of 12-8-1, and Cyborg was 35 with a record of 23-2. Smith was coming off a win and Cyborg was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cyborg stopped Smith via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Leslie Smith defeats Rin Nakai
On March 20, 2016 Leslie Smith faced Rin Nakai in a bantamweight bout. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 7-6-1, and Nakai was 29 with a record of 16-1-1. Both Smith and Nakai were coming off a loss. Smith won via unanimous decision.
3. Leslie Smith loses to Sarah Kaufman via split decision
On April 5, 2013 Leslie Smith faced Sarah Kaufman in a bantamweight bout. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 5-2-1, and Kaufman was 27 with a record of 15-2. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Kaufman was coming off a loss. Smith lost via split decision. Went the distance with Kaufman.
4. Leslie Smith defeats Irene Aldana
On December 17, 2016 Leslie Smith faced Irene Aldana in a bantamweight bout. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 8-7-1, and Aldana was 28 with a record of 7-2. Smith was coming off a loss, while Aldana was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith won via unanimous decision.
5. Leslie Smith KOs Jessamyn Duke
On July 16, 2014 Leslie Smith faced Jessamyn Duke in a bantamweight bout. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 6-5-1, and Duke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak. Smith stopped Jessamyn Duke via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Leslie Smith defeats Amanda Bell
On September 11, 2020 Leslie Smith faced Amanda Bell in a featherweight bout. Smith was 38 years old with a record of 11-8-1, and Bell was 32 with a record of 7-6. Smith was coming off a loss, while Bell was coming off a win. Smith won via unanimous decision.
7. Leslie Smith defeats Jennifer Maia
On July 13, 2013 Leslie Smith faced Jennifer Maia in a flyweight bout. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 5-3-1, and Maia was 24 with a record of 7-2-1. Smith was coming off a loss, while Maia was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith won via unanimous decision.
8. Leslie Smith loses to Sarah Kaufman in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 16, 2014 Leslie Smith faced Sarah Kaufman in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 6-4-1, and Kaufman was 28 with a record of 16-2. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kaufman.
9. Leslie Smith defeats Sinead Kavanagh
On July 12, 2019 Leslie Smith faced Sinead Kavanagh in a featherweight bout. Smith was 36 years old with a record of 10-7-1, and Kavanagh was 33 with a record of 5-3. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Kavanagh was coming off a loss. Smith won via majority decision.
10. Leslie Smith loses to Arlene Blencowe via unanimous decision
On November 8, 2019 Leslie Smith faced Arlene Blencowe in a featherweight bout. Smith was 37 years old with a record of 11-7-1, and Blencowe was 36 with a record of 12-7. Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak and Blencowe was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Blencowe.