Season 23 of The Ultimate Fighter saw the UFC bolster the Straweight division with a fresh influx of talented female fighters. In today’s episode of Across The Pond, you will meet a fighter from that season who is set to make her UFC debut at UFC Albany on December 9. A professional since February 2014 and representing Team Quest, 29 year old Ashley Yoder owns a 5-1 record in six career
bouts consisting of four submissions and one decision.
In her MMA debut, Ashley submitted Catalina Madril via armbar in the first round. She also submitted Misha Nassiri via armbar in round one. Then Ashley defeated Liz Tracy via split decision. Yoder submitted Angela Danzig via armbar in the first round. In 2016, Ashley was selected to be a part of TUF 23. To get into the house she defeated Jodie Esquibel via split decision and was the third female selection of team Joanna. At Invicta FC 20, Ashley faced Amber Brown and submitted her via armbar in the second round. She will now face Justine Kish at UFN 102 on December 9. Good luck Ashley!