Aspen Kohl Ladd, better known as Aspen Ladd, is a brilliant American professional mixed martial artist. She fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Bantamweight class (UFC). Invicta FC was where she began her professional mixed martial arts career. She drew a lot of media attention when she was placed fourth in the official UFC bantamweight rankings on May 22, 2019. She has also attained the rank of Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ladd is ranked third in the UFC women’s bantamweight rankings as of February 16, 2021, and tenth in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings as of June 14, 2021.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Aspen Ladd |
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Age | 28 Years |
Nick Name | Aspen |
Birth Name | Aspen Kohl Ladd |
Birth Date | 1995-03-01 |
Gender | Female |
Profession | MMA Fighter |
Birth Nation | America |
Nationality | American |
Place Of Birth | Folsom, California, United States |
Ethnicity | American-white |
Religion | Christian |
Race | White |
Horoscope | Pisces |
Mother | Kimberly Ladd |
College / University | Folsom Lake College |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Boyfriend | Jim West |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Source of Wealth | MMA career |
Net Worth | $ 1 million to $5 million |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
Body Type | Athletic |
Body Measurement | 34-24-34 inches |
Aspen Ladd Biograph
Aspen Kohl Ladd was born on March 1, 1995, in Folsom, California, United States. She is of American nationality and of American-white ethnic origin. She adheres to the Christian faith. Aspen’s current age is 28, which she recently celebrated in 2024. Her racial background is white, and her zodiac sign is Pisces. Aspen is the daughter of Kimberly Ladd, and her father’s identity remains unknown.
Concerning Aspen’s academic credentials, she temporarily attended Folsom Lake College before discontinuing her studies to focus solely on her mixed martial arts career.
Aspen Ladd Height, Weight
Aspen Ladd is a lovely lady who stands 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) tall. She weighs 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) and has an athletic frame. Aspen has lovely dark brown hair and eyes. Her physical measurements are 34-24-34 inches.
Career
Aspen Ladd began her MMA career by signing with Invicta FC, where she was set to make her professional debut against Kristi Lopez on February 27, 2015, at Invicta FC 11. However, Lopez got injured during training and was replaced by renowned grappler Ana Carolina Vidal. Ladd won the bout via first-round TKO.
Then, on March 11, 2016, she made her bantamweight debut against Kelly McGill at Invicta FC 16 and won by TKO in the third round.
She also defeated Jessica Hoy on July 29, 2016, at Invicta FC 18 and made her final appearance for the promotion on January 14, 2017, at Invicta FC 21, when she faced Sijara Eubanks. Aspen won the bout by unanimous decision, marking the first time in her professional career that she did not finish her opponent.
Aspen was set to make her UFC debut against Jessica Eye on July 7, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. However, the fight was scrapped when Ladd became unwell on the day of the event.
More On Career
She made her UFC debut on October 22, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 118, defeating Lina Lansberg via TKO in the second round.
She defeated former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion Tonya Evinger at UFC 229 on October 6, 2018, earning her the “Performance of the Night” award.
Later, she was slated to meet Holly Holm at UFC 235 on March 2, 2019, but it was announced on January 31, 2019, that the fight would no longer take place at the event.
Ladd faced Sijara Eubanks again on May 18, 2019, at UFC Bout Night 152 and won the fight by unanimous decision. This bout earned her the title of “Fight of the Night.”
Her bantamweight license was also revoked by the California State Athletic Commission when she gained 18% of her weight between weigh-ins and fight day versus Germaine de Randamie at UFC on ESPN+ 13.
She faced Yana Kunitskaya at UFC on ESPN 7 on December 7, 2019, and won via technical knockout in round three. She was also scheduled to fight Julianna Pena on March 28, 202,0 at UFC on ESPN 8, but Pena pulled out of the bout in early March, citing an injury.
Then she was supposed to fight Sara McMann on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker. However, Aspen sustained a training injury that required her to withdraw from the tournament, tearing both her ACL and MCL. Furthermore, Aspen is set to meet Macy Chiasson on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw.
Aspen Ladd Boyfriend, Dating
Aspen Ladd is a single MMA fighter. Since her professional debut, she has been dating her instructor, Jim West. The couple’s relationship has been excellent up to this point, and they expect that it will continue to be so in the future. She seemed to be content with keeping her life public. When it comes to her sexual orientation, she is straight.
Aspen Ladd’s Net Worth
Aspen Ladd has a net worth of between $1 million and $5 million as of January 2024. However, her specific salary has not been released. However, we may safely conclude that her annual pay is in the hundreds of dollars. With her hard work and good fortune on her side, she can more than quadruple her current wealth. Furthermore, her MMA career is her primary source of revenue.