JJ Aldrich (born September 29, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division.
[10] She grew up in homeless shelters with her mother and older sister, her father had gone to prison before she was born.
[10] Years later, Aldrich's mother established a childcare business which allowed the family to move out of the shelter.
[10] During her amateur career she faced future UFC athletes like Raquel Pennington, Kailin Curran and Rachael Ostovich.
JJ Aldrich made her professional MMA career on September 6, 2014, at Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada[13] and she won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–26).
[14] Her next fight come one year later on February 27, 2015, at Invicta FC 11: Cyborg vs. Tweet, against Jamie Moyle where she lost in round one via rear-naked choke.
Aldrich was a late replacement for Lima's original opponent, Tatiana Suarez, who had to pull out of the bout due to injury.
[28] Aldrich faced Danielle Taylor on January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs.
[32] Aldrich returned to flyweight to face Maycee Barber at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis on March 23, 2019.
[34] Aldrich faced Lauren Mueller on October 12, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 19[35] She won the fight via unanimous decision.
[53] Aldrich faced Montana De La Rosa, replacing Stephanie Egger, at UFC Fight Night 229 on October 7, 2023.