Chael Sonnen, the charismatic former UFC title challenger known for his entertaining persona both in and outside of the cage
Chael Sonnen, the charismatic former UFC title challenger known for his entertaining persona both in and outside of the cage, recently shared a peculiar story during an appearance on the MMA Hour. Sonnen, a skilled storyteller and popular YouTube personality with over 1.1 million subscribers recounted an incident in which he was allegedly catfished by PFL fighter Aspen Ladd.
According to Sonnen, he received a lengthy direct message (DM) that was clearly a copy-and-paste job. However, what caught his attention was the mention of “Laspen Add.” Which sounded nothing like Aspen Ladd’s name and was an obvious mistake. Recognizing the red flags, Sonnen confronted the person behind the DM, pointing out the inconsistencies and expressing his confusion. To his surprise, the person admitted that they were not Aspen Ladd but claimed to be associated with her and acted as her publicist.
Aspen Ladd, who spent five years with the UFC, parted ways with the promotion in 2022 and subsequently signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Since joining the PFL, Ladd has competed in three fights, amassing a record of 2-1 with the organization. In her most recent bout in Atlanta, Georgia, Ladd secured an impressive second-round submission victory over Karolina Sobek.
While Chael Sonnen’s catfishing encounter with someone posing as Aspen Ladd was certainly bizarre. He shared the story as an amusing anecdote during his appearance on the MMA Hour. Sonnen’s storytelling abilities and engaging personality have contributed to his sizable YouTube following. Where he regularly posts content that resonates with fans of the sport.
Chael Sonnen, a prominent figure in the MMA community known for his charismatic persona, recently recounted a peculiar catfishing incident involving PFL fighter Aspen Ladd. Sonnen’s keen eye and intuition alerted him to the copy-and-paste nature of the direct message he received. Leading him to expose the imposter behind the account. Aspen Ladd, who recently transitioned from the UFC to the PFL. She has continued her career with success, showcasing her skills inside the cage.
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