Aspen Ladd Joins Bellator Roster for Featherweight Fight Against Ekaterina Shakalova

Kosport Magazine – May 17, 2024

Aspen Ladd, a former UFC veteran, is set to make her return to the cage as part of the Bellator roster. She will be facing off against Ekaterina Shakalova in a featherweight fight on May 17 in Paris.

Ladd’s last fight was under the PFL banner in November, where she suffered a unanimous decision loss to Kayla Harrison. This came after Ladd failed to advance to the PFL playoffs, with a 1-1 record in the regular season format.

Since joining PFL, Ladd has a 2-2 record, including a win over former Bellator featherweight champion Julia Budd. However, with PFL dropping the women’s featherweight division for the 2024 season, Ladd has now made the move to Bellator.

On the other hand, Shakalova will be making her second appearance in Bellator after a split decision loss to Dayana Silva in August. This fight against Ladd will be a chance for her to redeem herself and make a statement in the featherweight division.

The Ladd vs. Shakalova fight is just one of the exciting matchups on the growing Bellator Paris card. The main event will feature a lightweight title fight between champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabliy.

With the addition of Ladd to the Bellator roster, the featherweight division is sure to heat up. Fans can expect an action-packed fight between these two talented fighters on May 17. Stay tuned to Kosport Magazine for more updates on the Bellator Paris card.

Summary:

Aspen Ladd, a former UFC veteran, will be making her Bellator debut against Ekaterina Shakalova in a featherweight fight on May 17 in Paris. Ladd’s move to Bellator comes after PFL dropped the women’s featherweight division for the 2024 season. This fight is just one of the exciting matchups on the growing Bellator Paris card, which is headlined by a lightweight title fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabliy. Stay tuned to Kosport Magazine for more updates on this event.