Ashley Yoder

Ashley Elizabeth Yoder (born October 20, 1987)[4] is an American mixed martial artist and competes in Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[1]

Ashley Yoder
BornAshley Elizabeth Yoder
(1987-10-20) October 20, 1987
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States[1]
Other namesSpider Monkey[2]
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)
DivisionStrawweight
Reach69 in (175 cm)[1]
StyleWrestling, Boxing, BJJ, Kickboxing[3]
Fighting out ofTemecula, California, United States
TeamTeam Quest[2]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Feliciano[1]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins7
By submission4
By decision3
Losses6
By decision6
UniversityIndiana University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Yoder was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. At the age of three, her parents got divorced. and she and her brother were raised by her mother. During her high school years, Yoder was involved in cheerleading, dance and competed in track and field.[5] She attended Indiana University and received two Bachelor's Degrees in Criminal Justice and African American Diaspora Studies. Prior to starting to fight professionally, Yoder worked as a lifeguard.[1]

On her 18th birthday, Yoder lost her brother in a car accident, followed by the death of her cousin two years later. She started training in MMA after a friend introduced her to the combat sport. Yoder only fell in love with mixed martial arts after she had her first fight. Prior to that, she mainly used MMA as a channel to vent out her anger of the loss of her brother.[3]

Yoder participated in the UFC The Ultimate Fighter 20 tryout, but did not make the cut to be a cast member. She attempted to make it into the show again in April 2016, trying out for TUF 23. Yoder was chosen to appear on that season of TUF,[5] and was signed by UFC later that year.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Yoder fought most of her fights in the California circuit under BAMMA USA, Invicta and Gladiator Challenge promotions and amassed a record of 5–1 prior joining UFC.[7][6]

The Ultimate Fighter

Yoder competed in strawweight card[8] under Joanna Jędrzejczyk's team in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in April 2016, produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 23, also known as The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia.[9][10] Yoder took on Jodie Esquibel on round 1[11] and she edged over Esquibel and won the fight via split decision.[12] Yoder moved on to face Kate Jackson on Elimination Round and she lost the fight via unanimous decision of (20-18, 20-18, 20-18).[13][14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Yoder made her promotional debut on December 9, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov in Albany, New York against Justine Kish.[15] At the weight-in Kish came in at 116.4 Ibs, over the strawweight limit of 116 Ibs, and she was fined 20% of her pay to Yoder.[16] She lost the fight via unanimous decision with the scorecards 29-28 across the board.[17]

Yoder faced Angela Hill on July 7, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.[18][19] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Yoder faced promotional newcomer Mackenzie Dern on March 3, 2018 at UFC 222.[21] She lost the fight via split decision.[22]

Yoder faced Amanda Cooper on November 10, 2018 UFC Fight Night 139.[23] She won the fight via a split decision.[24]

Yoder faced Syuri Kondo on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 11.[25] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Yoder was scheduled to face Yan Xiaonan on October 26, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 20.[27] However, Yan pulled out of the fight in late-September citing a foot injury.[28] She was replaced by Randa Markos.[29] She lost the fight via split decision.[30]

As the first fight of her new four-fight contract, Yoder faced Livia Renata Souza on August 15, 2020 at UFC 252.[31][32]She lost by unanimous decision.[33]

Personal life

Yoder is a dog lover and owns a dog named "Beth".[5]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
13 matches 7 wins 6 losses
By submission 4 0
By decision 3 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 7–6 Lívia Renata Souza Decision (unanimous) UFC 252 August 15, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 7–5 Randa Markos Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren October 26, 2019 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win 7–4 Syuri Kondo Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie June 22, 2019 3 5:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win 6–4 Amanda Cooper Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 2018 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 5–4 Mackenzie Dern Decision (split) UFC 222 March 3, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 5–3 Angela Hill Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale July 7, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 5–2 Justine Kish Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov December 9, 2016 3 5:00 Albany, New York, United States
Win 5–1 Amber Brown Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya November 18, 2016 2 2:31 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Catchweight (117 lb) bout; Yoder missed weight.
Win 4–1 Angela Danzig Submission (armbar) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 17 October 2, 2015 1 4:50 Commerce, California, United States
Win 3–1 Liz Tracy Decision (split) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 16 June 9, 2015 3 5:00 Commerce, California, United States Catchweight (118 lb) bout.
Win 2–1 Misha Nassiri Submission (armbar) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 14 January 9, 2015 1 1:02 Commerce, California, United States
Loss 1–1 Maria Rios Decision (unanimous) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 13 October 10, 2014 3 3:00 Commerce, California, United States
Win 1–0 Catalina Madril Submission (armbar) Gladiator Challenge: Uprising February 1, 2014 1 0:15 San Jacinto, California, United States

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See also

References
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  2. "Ashley Yoder ("The Spider Man") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
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  14. "Ashley Yoder vs. Kate Jackson, The Ultimate Fighter Season 23 | MMA Bout Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
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