UFC 273 ended up being a tough night in the office for Aspen Ladd as she lost a decision to Raquel Pennington. The return to bantamweight was supposed to help get her career back on track.

Raquel Pennington has been on a tear as she looks to get back up the UFC bantamweight rankings in order to fight for the title again. Aspen Ladd was once a title contender but her current streak is forcing her to rebuild.

Aspen Ladd took to Instagram to issue a statement after the loss and give an update on her return. The UFC bantamweight also revealed what she believes made her lose the fight against Raquel Pennington.

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“I fell short last night. Felt good and well prepared, bit completely on me I didn’t push the pace enough. Some improvements have been made, now I just need to get back to the little baby fighter that functioned off of pure spite and aggression. Coupled with the tools I now have. To those who have been kind and awesome (in person and on here) thank you and to the trolls that come out of the woodwork to shit on people in there low moments…sincerely fuck you. Onto the next. Bodies good, took no damage, here’s to a quick turn around @ufc @mickmaynard2 @danawhite”

It will have to be seen if the UFC grants her wish and allows her to return in a quick fashion. A return opponent has not been specified so it's not clear who would make sense for Aspen Ladd in her return.