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Aspen Ladd: My BKB gamble, Kayla Harrison & MMA’s future Seán Sheehan returns with another interview as MMA veteran Aspen Ladd joins him ahead of her BKB 58 bout against Bianca Daimoni on Saturday night. (0:47) Ladd discusses the differences between preparing for MMA and bare-knuckle boxing. (1:56) She reveals whether she plans to compete in MMA again. (3:49) Ladd reflects on fighting Kayla Harrison and later examines the opportunities available to women in MMA in 2026 (9:33). With cornering currently a major talking point, Ladd explains the importance of having experienced people in a fighter’s corner (6:25). She also discusses her dangerous left hook (12:12), the challenges posed by BKB’s three-sided ring (12:52) and how it could influence her matchup with Daimoni (13:16).