“That was definitely the whole focus the year I turned 18. Like, 'Hey, ...” — Aspen Ladd Quote

That was definitely the whole focus the year I turned 18. Like, 'Hey, I'm old enough now. Let's get this ball rolling.' We were looking for the soonest fight I could take. I would have fought on my birthday if I could have.

The most entertaining types of fights and most fun to be in are when you go out there and you both want it.

I've had people question my chin more so than a male teammate, for example. It's common for people to believe that we function at a lesser degree than the males in the sport.

There's nothing more anxious than that moment right before you touch gloves and go. But then it starts and, I don't know, for me, I feel like I kind of black out. Everything happens so fast and you're just moving and reacting, the training kicks in. You're making decisions, but there's no time to think.

I am a birthday person. I am not modest about birthdays.

I binge when I'm happy. When everything is going really well, every day is like I'm at a birthday party.

I enjoy the celebration of my birthday as much as anyone else does, but I always remember to start my day thanking my mom because she did most of the work the day I came into the world, not to mention all she has done throughout my life that has contributed so much to the woman I am today.

Let them eat cake.

In the Mexican culture, we never miss a baptism, a birthday, a baby shower, a wedding shower, a wedding. You must show up. Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble.