Something To Prove, Aspen Ladd Vs Julia Budd, Nov 25, PFL Showdown
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November 20, 2022,
It is easy to root for her, even if you are not rooting against Julia Budd.
Aspen Ladd’s story continues to fascinate, resonate, especially for those of us who desire and need second chances in life.
Aspen is an American professional mixed martial artist who is now competing in the Featherweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL).
A professional since 2015, our Nor Cal star started her professional mixed martial arts career in Invicta FC before competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Bantamweight division.
Following an amateur run of 8–1, which included 6 finishes, Ms. Ladd signed with Invicta FC in late 2014.
She would continue her winning ways and later signed with the elite UFC but continual issues regarding making weight become an issue.
A major one.
After missing weight for the third time in her UFC career leading to a fight cancellation, Ms. Ladd was released from the UFC.
Post UFC release, it was announced on October 4, 2022 that Aspen had signed with the Professional Fighters League and would compete in the featherweight division the next year.
The team at bloodyelbow.com reported, “The recent PFL signee will compete in the soon-to-be-announced women’s featherweight division and share the SmartCage with Julia Budd at the 2022 PFL Championships set for Nov. 25 at Hulu Theater in New York City.”
Certainly looking forward to that one.
This is a great preview video from Aspen regarding her preparation for Julia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbsuFp11vl8
Some of the points that she makes and very understandable, in her previous scheduling prior to signing with the PFL, she was always on call, sometimes not fighting for four months and then gets contacted and has to be ready in two weeks. Who would like that?
No wonder it was hard to make weight.
What she likes about the PFL is that it is a seasonal format so you have time to prepare for your scheduled match. Completely get that. She doesn’t have to starve herself 24 seven to make weight and now she can actually start lifting weights again to get stronger.
Many comments online appear to support her. Here is one:
“People need to chill out and give Aspen Ladd a break. It’s not like she was trying to miss weight on purpose, it’s just she was struggling with it. It’s not easy technically.”
One more.
“A lot people just criticize these human beings without even having experienced what these fighters go through. The only workout a lot people get on here is when typing their negativity.”
Hey, no negativity here.
Aspen will need all of the positivity she can get because Julia Budd is one tough fighter.
Once the reasons are out the way (excuses) for any fighter’s previous challenges, the question becomes, can you make good on your new situation?
Before her showdown fight with super star Kayla Harrison, here is what FCI Women’s Wrestling Magazine had to say about Ms. Budd, “She has made the most of her chances so this is not necessarily a second chance.
Julia Budd signing with the Professional Fighters League is a new beginning, for both of them.
Bright and shining.
Julia Budd is a Canadian kickboxer and mixed martial artist competing in the Women’s Lightweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL).
She has fought in MMA promotions Strikeforce and Invicta Fighting Championships and is the first and former Bellator Women’s Featherweight world champion.
Ms. Budd is currently the #3-ranked 145-pound female MMA fighter in the world according to the Unified Women’s MMA Rankings.
Julia practiced Muay Thai for many years and later became the only woman to defeat American Gina Carano in Muay Thai competition.”
At 39, Julia appears to approaching the end of her career and a solid victory over Aspen could begin her exit with a bang.
In other PFL news, they continue to expand their media presence.
PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE LAUNCHES 24/7 FAST CHANNEL
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Nov 03, 2022, 10:00 ET
Free, ad-supported linear channel will showcase world’s best fighters on Xumo, Local Now Sports.TV, and SportsTribal
Platforms to air live event weigh-ins and press conferences, as well as PFL archival footage
Tickets available now for 2022 PFL World Championship at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, has announced the launch of a dedicated 24/7 free, ad-supported, streaming TV (FAST) channel in partnership with industry-leading platforms Xumo, Local Now, Sports.TV, and SportsTribal. The cutting-edge distribution channel will showcase video content from the league’s fight event library, PFL Vault episodes, and other archival original programming, as well as live event weigh-ins, press conferences and behind-the-scenes footage.
The channel is now live on Xumo and Local Now and will launch on Sports.TV and the European-based SportsTribal ahead of the PFL World Championship on Friday, November 25. Fans will now have a new way to access content featuring the greatest MMA fighters from across the globe.
All November long, the PFL FAST channel will highlight programming from past PFL Championships including the greatest title fights from the PFL library, features on previous PFL Champions, and additional dedicated content to help fans catch up on all things Championship as they prepare for MMA’s richest night.
“We are excited to launch the Professional Fighters League’s first-ever FAST channel in the U.S. providing our young and passionate MMA fanbase with year-round access to PFL star talent, original content and fight library,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “The PFL MMA channel will reach over 125 million viewers across launch partners including Xumo, Local Now, Sports.TV and SportsTribal, with more top tier platforms to come.”
“The PFL channel brings premier fighting action to Xumo viewers 24/7,” stated Stefan Van Engen, SVP of programming and partnerships at Xumo. “Programming such as this delivers best-in-class content to a dedicated and growing base of fans.”
“As a dedicated sports network with a strong roster of combat sport, PFL is a great fit for our service and well suited to our audience,” said Joe Nilsson, Chief Commercial Officer at SportsTribal.
The 2022 PFL World Championship takes place on Friday, November 25 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Finalists will face off for six world titles and six $1 million champion’s purses. Superstar Kayla Harrison will look to earn her third PFL title when she takes on knockout artist Larissa Pacheco in the card’s main event, which will also feature the league’s new star signing “Hurricane” Shane Burgos in a welterweight clash against Marlon Moraes.
PFL is the first and only MMA league with a true sports-season format where elite fighters from around the world compete in a Regular Season, Playoffs and Championship. The four competitors in each division who earn the most points in the Regular Season advance to the win-or-go-home Playoffs, followed by the biggest night in MMA – the PFL World Championship – with each winner going home with the $1 million prize.
Professional Fighters League is the No. 2 MMA company globally and features an elite talent roster. PFL has live event coverage in 160 countries on leading distribution platforms and delivers a unique, innovative product to MMA fans around the world.
About Professional Fighters League
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the fastest growing and most innovative sports league. PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide and the only with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship.
PFL airs in the U.S on ESPN and ESPN+ and broadcast and streamed worldwide to 160 countries, with partners including Channel 4, DirecTV, RMC Sport, Eurosport, Sky Sports, and more. The PFL roster is world-class, with 25% of PFL fighters independently ranked in the top 25 in the world. The PFL proprietary SmartCage data and analytics platform powers real-time betting and provides next-gen viewing experience.
PFL has over two-dozen blue-chip brand sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, IBM, GEICO, DraftKings, Bose, Socios.com, Air Force Reserve, US Marine Corps, and more. PFL is backed by major investors including Ares Capital, Luxor Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Swan Ventures, Knighthead, Legends, and several NBA, MLB, and NHL team owners.
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A pioneer in the free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and media entertainment space, Xumo offers viewers the opportunity to tune into exclusive movies, tv shows and over 250 channels with free premium programming across 26 genres, including Local News, Weather, Action & Drama TV, Westerns & Country TV, Latino, Crime TV, Game Shows & Daytime TV, Horror & Sci-Fi and more. The free, ad-supported service reaches millions of viewers each month via a multi-screen distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web, and streaming boxes. Xumo delivers its over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand (VOD) and LIVE linear digital channels through content partnerships with popular media providers such as ABC News Live, LOL! Network, Dateline, CBS Sports HQ, FREE Kids TV, Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, The Walking Dead Universe, America’s Test Kitchen, and Antiques Roadshow UK, as well the PGA TOUR, and many others. The company is based in Irvine, California. Learn more about Xumo at: www.Xumo.tv and follow @XumoTV on Twitter.
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