Standout mixed martial artist Aspen Ladd makes her Bellator debut against fellow newcomer Ekaterina Shakalova in the prelims of Bellator Champion's Series 2. Aspen Ladd, a former kickboxer, UFC, and PFL fighter joins Bellator after a short stint in PFL. Ladd is the favorite against Ukranian Shakalova, who will be stepping into the cage for her sophomore fight in the promotion.
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Boxing: Bellator Women's Featherweight
Where to Watch: MAX
Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France
Date: 17.05.2024 18:15
Aspen Ladd
The 29-year-old American signed for the PFL after being released by the UFC in 2022. The former kickboxer, who made her MMA debut in 2015, earned a 1-2 record in the 2023 PFL season, dropping fights against Kayla Harrison and Olena Kolesnyk. The California-born featherweight, who has also competed at flyweight and bantamweight, fought seven times in the UFC, winning a couple of fight bonuses.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5'6"
- Weight: 145lbs (66kg)
- Reach: 66"
- Record: 11-0
Ekaterina Shakalova
The Donetsk-born fighter is on a seven-fight winning streak stretching back to 2020. Following successes in smaller promotions, including winning the vacant FEN women's bantamweight championship in 2022, Ekaterina Shakalova transitioned to the PFL. She scored a split decision in her promotional debut last August, handing Dayana Silva her second consecutive defeat. Priced as the underdog, the 26-year-old grappler will take on the biggest fight of her career in Paris when she crosses with Aspen Ladd.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 26
- Height: 5'2"
- Reach: 62.6"
- Weight: 145lbs (66kg)
- Record: 8-1-0
Betting Odds
Ekaterina Shakalova is a 2.23 underdog on Betway. Bet365 prices the favorite Aspen Ladd at 1.62 odds. Under 2.5 is priced at 2.21 on 1XBET. Read more.
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