It was a little MMA gym in Jackson, California, and I had no idea what MMA was. But when I saw it, I was absolutely impressed, and mystified, by what they were doing. I saw someone do an arm bar,… — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
I was just a very shy kid that needed something to do. And I wanted to practice some kind of martial arts and I did not know what MMA was when I walked into the gym. — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
It would be amazing if we were just basically judged on the merits of what we do, but we're not. That's not part of… — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
Even current champions, there might be somebody who's not even ranked yet and their skill set will impact them in a way that will… — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
People are not here to see a boring decision win. They are not here to see a, 'Oh, I kinda, sorta want to spar… — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
It's like you fight so hard to get to the UFC but then you have to fight even harder to stay there. You fight… — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
The most entertaining types of fights and most fun to be in are when you go out there and you both want it. — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
Putting your body through a fight camp and fight week and a weight cut is tough, and when you learn you can do that,… — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
You've got to find a mental separation sometimes, where you can be sad but still handle your business. — Aspen Ladd Copy Share Image
