Felice Herrig Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Height, UFC Career, Retirement, Fight Record

Felice Nicole Herrig, known as “Lil’ Bulldog,” is an American retired kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter, and mixed martial artist who gained prominence competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight division.

Renowned for her aggressive fighting style and versatility, Herrig built a notable career with a 23–5 professional kickboxing record and a two-time International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Open Tournament Champion title before transitioning to MMA in 2009.

Profile

• Full Name: Felice Nicole Herrig
• Stage Name: Lil’ Bulldog
• Born: 18, September 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Buffalo Grove, Illinois, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Retired Kickboxer, Muay Thai Fighter, Mixed Martial Artist, and Esthetician
• Height: 1.63m
• Parents: Mr. Herrig and Mrs. Herrig
• Siblings: 4
• Spouse: None
• Boyfriends: Patrick Wenzel
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Felice Nicole Herrig was born on September 18, 1984, in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, to Mr. and Mrs. Herrig, both artists. She grew up in a family of six, with four siblings, one of whom, a younger brother, passed away at age two due to pancreatic cancer.

Herrig graduated from Buffalo Grove High School in 2003 and later attended beauty school, becoming a licensed esthetician. She did not pursue a college degree, focusing instead on her athletic career. Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Felice Herrig began her career in 2003 as a kickboxer, drawn to the sport as a competitive outlet after high school. She excelled, amassing a 23–5 professional record and winning the IKF Pro Muay Thai United States Bantamweight Title in 2008 against Katie Meehan by unanimous decision.

As an amateur, she secured the IKF North American Classic Bantamweight Tournament Championship in 2005 and defended it in 2006. Her appearance on Fight Girls in 2007, where she defeated a champion Thai fighter, boosted her recognition, leading to her MMA debut in 2009 against Iman Achhal at UWC: Man “O” War.

Herrig’s MMA career took off with a multi-fight deal with XFC in 2011, followed by stints in Bellator and Invicta Fighting Championships. In 2013, she joined The Ultimate Fighter Season 20, a landmark all-female season to crown the UFC’s first women’s strawweight champion.

Herrig reached the quarterfinals, losing to Randa Markos, but earned a UFC contract. Her UFC debut in 2014 saw her submit Lisa Ellis, and she later achieved a four-fight winning streak, including a “Performance of the Night” bonus for submitting Kailin Curran in 2016. Her professional boxing debut in 2023 resulted in a fourth-round TKO against Veronika Dmitriyeva.

Herrig retired from combat sports in February 2024 after a 20-year career spanning 55 professional fights across kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and boxing. Her final MMA fight was a loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz in 2022 at UFC Fight Night 207, prompting her retirement from MMA.

Her legacy includes competing in Chuck Norris’s World Combat League, hosting Combatwire in 2009, and being a playable character in the 2011 video game Supremacy MMA. Herrig’s contributions as part of the UFC’s inaugural strawweight division and her resilience through injuries, including a torn ACL in 2019, have made her a respected figure in women’s combat sports.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @feliceherrig
• Facebook Handle: Felice Herrig
• Twitter Handle: @HerrigFelice

Personal Life

Felice Nicole Herrig has never been married but is in a relationship with Patrick Wenzel, as shared in a 2018 Instagram post expressing gratitude for his support. She has no children and maintains a relatively private personal life, focusing public attention on her athletic and professional endeavors.

Herrig is passionate about fitness and nutrition, often sharing insights into her training regimen.

Net Worth

Felice Nicole Herrig has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her primary sources of income include earnings from her UFC fights, kickboxing career, and boxing debut, supplemented by sponsorships and appearances on reality shows like Fight Girls and The Ultimate Fighter.