Olena Kolesnyk takes inspiration from her fellow Ukrainians when it comes to not giving up in the face of adversity. Kolesnyk (7-5, 1 NC; 2-3 PFL) will face a formidable opponent in Ultimate Fighting Championship alum Aspen Ladd on April 7. Still, “Cannon” is ready to do whatever it takes to take home the recently-inaugurated Professional Fighters League 145-pound championship. Last year, Kolesnyk lost to eventual champ Larissa Pacheco in the lightweight playoffs after the Brazilian stopped her with punches. This year, Kolesnyk hopes to meet her longtime rival in the featherweight final. Whenever she feels she lacks motivation, she thinks about what her people are going through to keep pushing. “My huge motivation, of course, is to bring the belt to my country and give people hope about never give up no matter what. When I look at my guys, even if I'm really tired after my trainings, I just check my WhatsApp, I check my Instagram and I see the new video which they sent to me. You c