Victoria Leonardo • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC on ESPN(8/24/24) Leonardo was knocked out by Wang Cong at 1:02 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(5/20/23) Leonardo was stopped by Natalia Silva via strikes at 2:58 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(7/23/22) Leonardo won a three round unanimous decision over Mandy Bohm
• UFC 265(8/7/21) Leonardo lost via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(1/20/21) Leonardo was stopped by Manon Fiorot via strikes at 4:08 of the second round
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
• Episode 10(11/17/20) Leonardo stopped Chelsea Hackett via strikes at 4:41 of the second round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

Four wins by submission (Armbar, 3 RNC), one by KO

Three first round finishes

3-3 Invicta FC record

Has won seven of her last 13

Two of her pre-UFC losses were in Invicta FC bouts against current UFC competitor Miranda Maverick

Origin of nickname:“I got ‘Fury’ from my wrestling/grappling coach Robin White. In his words, I never lost that “white belt fury” that so many start with, even as I gained more experience and a higher ranking. Also, I decided after marriage to continue to fight under my maiden name because I wanted to carry on the legacy of my family name.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I’ve had a long history of martial arts in my life. I studied Kung Fu from age 11 to 14. Later as an adult I decided to get back into it and quickly found I wanted something more real than point sparring. I wanted to really challenge myself and so I tried my hand at boxing and wrestling. Eventually I landed at an MMA gym and never looked back. My first amateur fight was an amazing experience and solidified my desire to keep pressing forward.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: I’ve won various grappling tournaments. I’m a purple belt in BJJ. I have a black belt in My Jhong Law Horn Kung Fu. I won an amateur IKF world Muay Thai belt in 2016. I had two amateur title belts for a local Louisiana promotion in both the 125 and 135 divisions.

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: Our brave first responders and the military men and women that serve this country. I have a brother and sister-in-law that both served in Afghanistan. My husband has been a law enforcement officer for over 20 years. These are the real heroes of our day.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It’s the culmination of everything I’ve been working so hard for the past five or six years. I want to be the best and fight the best. With a look at my record, anyone can see that I haven’t shied away from the difficult fights. I’ve taken the best of what has been offered to me and I have not padded my record like so many others. I have what it takes, and a contract gives me the opportunity to compete with the best in the world and show why I will be one of the best female fighters in the world.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I went to LSU in Shreveport and have a degree in Spanish. I love to travel and learn from and about other languages and cultures.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: High school Spanish teacher

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: RNC

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Side kick