Aspen Ladd Aims for Multi-Division Titles as She Debuts in BKB Bare-Knuckle Boxing

# Overview

# Why she left BKFC

# The new BKB deal and ambitions

Ladd signed a secure, lucrative four-fight contract with BKB. The deal's structure gives her the regularity she wants and the flexibility to pursue titles at 135, 140 and 147 pounds under traditional boxing weight classes used by BKB. She is currently booked at 140 pounds against Bianca Daimoni for BKB 58.

# Adapting to the Trigon

BKB uses a triangular ring called the Trigon, a tighter configuration than a traditional boxing ring. Ladd and her team specifically trained in classic boxing rings to simulate the claustrophobic corners and closer positioning she'll face in the Trigon. Expect emphasis in her camp on short-range footwork, angled entry and exit, and quick combinations that work within reduced space.

# Bare-knuckle specifics and Ladd's physical approach

Ladd has previous bare-knuckle experience, including a quick KO at BKFC 84 in November 2025, which informed her comfort moving into BKB. She dismissed concerns about hand fragility, saying striking without four-ounce MMA gloves feels secure and more natural to her. Her physical style—she describes herself as not delicate—matches the harder-contact demands of bare-knuckle boxing.

# Contract flexibility and future options

# Context and immediate test

Her BKB debut is against Bianca Daimoni, a fighter with Muay Thai and MMA background and a 1-1 BKB record. The matchup offers a live test for Ladd's transition under BKB rules and in the Trigon. Her prior career includes time in UFC, Bellator, PFL and Invicta FC and a run to No. 2 in UFC bantamweight rankings, which provides the experience base she's using to push in bare-knuckle boxing.

# Bottom line

Ladd left BKFC to secure more fights and clearer communication. Her BKB deal gives her regular competition, a plan to pursue belts at 135–147 pounds, and flexibility to cross back into other combat sports if desired. How quickly she converts those ambitions into titles will depend on adapting to the Trigon, weight management at 135, and results in the early BKB outings beginning with BKB 58.