Ashley Yoder (born October 20, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist and competes in Strawweight division.
[3] She attended Indiana University and received two Bachelor's Degrees in Criminal Justice and African American Diaspora Studies.
[4] Yoder participated in the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 20 tryouts, but did not make the cut to be a cast member.
[5] 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.
[12][13] Yoder made her promotional debut on December 9, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov in Albany, New York against Justine Kish.
[29] As the first fight of her new four-fight contract, Yoder faced Lívia Renata Souza on August 15, 2020, at UFC 252.
[32] Yoder faced Miranda Granger on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos.
[34] Yoder was scheduled to face Angela Hill in a rematch on February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 186.
[35] However, day of the fight it was announced that the bout was scrapped due to safety protocols after one of Yoder's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19.
[39] As the first bout of her new four-fight contract, Yoder was scheduled to face Vanessa Demopoulos on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.
[42] After a two-year layoff, Yoder faced Emily Ducote on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.