Aspen Ladd criticizes UFC's approach to women's MMA ahead of BKB debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:41 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Aspen Ladd, set to debut with BKB on August 29 in Miami, expressed concerns over the UFC's management of women's mixed martial arts. Ladd criticized the UFC for a perceived lack of attention to its women's divisions and for signing inexperienced fighters. She noted ongoing growth in women's boxing under MVP and bare-knuckle boxing, expressing optimism about the future of women's MMA despite some setbacks. The former UFC athlete believes the merger between PFL and Most Valuable Promotions could positively impact the sport next year.
- •Aspen Ladd will fight Bianca Daimoni in a BKB event on August 29.
- •Ladd questions the UFC's commitment to its women's divisions.
- •She remarks on the growth of women's boxing and BKFC.
- •Ladd refers to the PFL-Bellator merger as a mixed opportunity.
- •She highlights issues with inexperienced fighters entering the UFC.
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — BKB signee Aspen Ladd blasts UFC's handling of women's MMA: 'Not much care'
"Aspen Ladd believes the next year will be great for women’s mixed martial arts.
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