Professional Fighters League Adds Aspen Ladd to 2023 Regular Season

🚨 OFFICIAL: @TheAspenLadd is PFL bound! pic.twitter.com/8WzWx3fSD5

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Aspen Ladd will open a new chapter in her mixed martial arts career.

On Tuesday morning, the Professional Fighters League announced that it had signed Ladd to its roster. Ladd, an Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran, will take part in the 2023 PFL Regular Season. She will make her promotional debut with a 9-3 record, including seven finishes. The PFL didn’t disclose in which weight division Ladd will compete in.

“The Professional Fighters League continues to grow its global talent roster by seeking the best talent from around the globe,” said President of Fighter Operations, Ray Sefo, in a press release. “We are excited to welcome Aspen to the PFL’s women's division. Aspen will continue the PFL mission of bringing women's MMA to the forefront of our sport.”

Ladd ended her stint in the UFC after several struggles to make weight. Recently, the MMAGold Fight Team representative weighed two pounds over the limit of her 135-pound clash with Sara McMann at UFC Fight Night 210 on Sept. 17. The fight was subsequently canceled and Ladd was released by the UFC. Prior, the Invicta Fighting Championships vet also missed weight for her clashes with Leslie Smith in 2018 and Macy Chiasson in 2021.

“I want to thank the Professional Fighters League for giving me the opportunity to continue my career in the PFL SmartCage,” added Ladd. “I am excited about the PFL’s sport season format where you win and advance based on talent and merit. I look forward to testing myself against the best women in the world.”