It's like you fight so hard to get to the UFC but then you have to fight even harder to stay there. You fight so hard to get the but it's even harder to maintain the belt. There is no end game. It's a journey and you've got to be ready for all of it.
More Quotes by Aspen Ladd
That was definitely the whole focus the year I turned 18. Like, 'Hey, I'm old enough now. Let's get this ball rolling.' We were looking for the soonest fight I could take. I would have fought on my birthday if I could have.
There's nothing more anxious than that moment right before you touch gloves and go. But then it starts and, I don't know, for me, I feel like I kind of black out. Everything happens so fast and you're just moving and reacting, the training kicks in. You're making decisions, but there's no time to think.
Referees have a tough job.
I am excited about the PFL's sport season format where you win and advance based on talent and merit.
I want to thank the Professional Fighters League for giving me the opportunity to continue my career in the PFL SmartCage.
I just take every fight as they come, and that is the singular battle.