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Aspen Ladd Signs With PFL, Weight Class Revealed

Former high-ranked UFC women’s bantamweight contender Aspen Ladd has signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Last week, Ladd was released from her contract with the UFC following the latest of a number of issues on the scale. As was t…

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UFC alum Aspen Ladd signs deal with the PFL, set to compete in featherweight division

Former UFC bantamweight contender, Aspen Ladd has officially linked up with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) following her Octagon departure last week. And is set to compete in a new featherweight division, which is set to begin in 2023. Ladd, 27, departed the UFC last week after continued weight-cutting mishaps, most recently removing her from […]

Ladd, 27, departed the UFC last week after continued weight-cutting mishaps, most recently removing her from a scheduled bantamweight fight against Sara McMann at UFC Vegas 60 last month. Ladd weighed in at 138lbs for the non-title fight, resulting in the third occasion in which she had missed weight in the promotion, spelling her release from the UFC.

According to an initial report from ESPN MMA reporter, Brett Okamoto – which was later confirmed by the organization, Aspen Ladd has inked terms with the PFL. And is set to make a move to a featherweight home of 145lbs in a 2023 promotional debut.

“OFFICIAL:” PFL tweeted this Tuesday afternoon. “@TheAspenLadd is PFL bound!”

Boasting a 9-3 professional record, Ladd, who made her professional debut back in February 2015, entered the UFC back in 2017 after landing five victories under the Shannon Knapp-led, Invicta FC banner – including successes over UFC pair, Amanda Cooper, and Sijara Eubanks.

Debuting with a pair of knockout wins over both Lina Lansberg and former featherweight title challenger, Tonya Evinger, Ladd would then take a judging rematch win against Eubanks.

Catapulted to a UFC Fight Night Sacramento main event against inaugural featherweight titleholder, Germaine de Randamie, Ladd suffered a blistering 16-second knockout loss to the Dutch striker.

Rebounding with a rallying knockout of her win of her own against former title chaser, Yana Kunitskaya, Aspen Ladd would end her Octagon stint with back-to-back losses against Norma Dumont, and Raquel Pennington.

Aspen Ladd missed weight on three occasions during her UFC stint

Ladd missed the bantamweight limit during her UFC tenure on three occasions, resulting in the shelving of fights against Leslie Smith, Macy Chiasson, and the aforenoted, McMann.

The Folsom native has been linked with a potential lightweight fight against upcoming PFL season finale headliner and two-time lightweight tournament victor, Kayla Harrison in a move to the PFL, however, is set to debut at the featherweight limit.

Coker Discusses Possible Alvarez/Ladd Bellator Signings

Bellator President Scott Coker seems to have some interest in bringing two of the biggest free agents aboard: Aspen Ladd and Eddie Alvarez. The UFC released Ladd following her latest weight miss ahead of her scheduled fight against Sara McMann at UFC V…

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White On Aspen Ladd’s Release: It Had To Be Done

UFC President Dana White has explained the decision to release Aspen Ladd, claiming the promotion was left with no choice. At UFC Vegas 60 earlier this month, Ladd was scheduled to enter the Octagon to face Sara McMann in a bantamweight contest. In a f…

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Aspen Ladd Officially Released From UFC, Twitter Reacts

UFC veteran Aspen Ladd’s days in the UFC are over, at least for now, after the UFC released her following her latest botched weight cut. MMA Fighting was the first to confirm the news of Ladd’s UFC departure following an initial report by T…

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Sara McMann breaks silence on Aspen Ladd’s weight issues: “Missing weight is the equivalent of cheating”

Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann is not happy with Aspen Ladd’s weight miss. The fight between McMann and Ladd was booked for UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs. Song on September 17 but was forced to be scrapped when Ladd missed weight by two pounds over the bantamweight limit. The US-born wrestler took to Instagram to […]

The US-born wrestler took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the matter and how irritated she is. Sara McMann said:

“I’m really disappointed that things went the way they did. I’ve never once missed weight in my career in wrestling or fighting. Missing weight is the equivalent of cheating. You gain such an advantage for every pound that you don’t have to cut. I wish that the promotions and commissions would change the policies so this isn’t even an option at this professional level. That being said, the @ufc took very good care of me for coming in and doing my job like always.”

McMann added that sometimes it’s not even about the money because she truly wants to compete and show her skills. The American fighter continued:

“I wish I had been able to compete and show the hard work and growth I’ve made since the last fight. I’ll keep sharpening the ax and do some BJJ tournaments in the meantime until my next fight is scheduled. Thanks for everyone who has reached out, you’re the best!!”

Aspen Ladd has shown a pattern of canceled fights recently. In her last nine scheduled bouts, only two happened while four of them were canceled due to Ladd. In two of these bouts Ladd was forced to withdraw due to weight issues, one was a torn ACL, and one is unknown. Three of these canceled bouts were against Sara McMann.

Sara McMann and others comment on Aspen Ladd

Other fighters showed support for the Olympian in the Instagram comments. Most notably, UFC Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza who said:

“That really sucks, sorry girl. Glad you were taken care of and healthy, hopefully you can have a quick turnaround!”

‘Cookie Monster’ Esparza’s next fight will be a title defense at UFC 281 when she will meet the former world champion Zhang Weili.

Flyweight fighter Lauren Murphy, who is just coming off of a win over Miesha Tate, shared her annoyance as well, and said:

“It says so much about you that you’ve had two full combat sports careers and have never missed weight. Too many fighters can’t say the same!! it’s cheating!!”

Sara McMann has been a main fighter in the UFC since making her debut in 2013. In her storied career, she has faced champions such as Amanda Nunes, Miesha Tate, Julianna Peña, Ronda Rousey, and other fighters. She will likely be back for another fight in the UFC in 2023.