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Dakota Ditcheva critical of Valentina Shevchenko’s recent performances as she opens up on fantasy clash

Fans were excited for the return of Dakota Ditcheva this coming February, but injury forced her out of her fight. Following her unanimous decision win over Sumiko Inaba this past July, Dakota Ditcheva made it clear that she wanted to stay as active as possible.

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Ex-UFC star mocks Joe Rogan for ‘really pretty girl’ remarks about 15-0 Dakota Ditcheva

A former UFC fighter has taken a shot at the promotion’s most legendary commentator. Joe Rogan recently heaped praise on PFL star Dakota Ditcheva during an episode of his popular podcast.

MMA News / HITC / December 26

Joe Rogan explains why Dakota Ditcheva’s fighting skills are often overlooked

Joe Rogan offers Dakota Ditcheva praise He’s not often found looking outside the UFC, but Dakota Ditcheva earned a mention on the latest episode of his popular podcast.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 23

Dakota Ditcheva withdraws from return at PFL’s first event of 2026 after last fight ended in tears

Fans are going to have to wait a bit longer to see one of the faces of the PFL make her return. The promotion’s first event of 2026 was shaping up to be a big night, with Usman Nurmagomedov headlining their next trip to Dubai.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 13

Cris Cyborg eyes Dakota Ditcheva as retirement fight opponent after PFL featherweight title win

Cris Cyborg wants one more big MMA fight before she ends her legendary career. The WMMA icon squared off against 6-0 Sara Collins in the PFL Lyon co-main event on Saturday night.

MMA News / HITC / December 12

Dan Hardy pours cold water on Dakota Ditcheva UFC speculation

There’s been plenty of discussion lately about how the UFC might be able to bring in a top fighter who isn’t currently on their roster. Over the past year, we’ve seen several fighters from Bellator and PFL make their way into the Octagon, with mixed results.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 30

Dakota Ditcheva gets new opponent options as two UFC veterans including ‘Queen of Violence’ join PFL

The PFL has been on the market, adding two names familiar from their time in the UFC to a division spearheaded by Dakota Ditcheva. 2024 saw the Professional Fighters League introduce a women’s 125-pound weight class, with the likes of Ditcheva, Liz Carmouche, and Taila Santos battling it out in the inaugural women’s flyweight season.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 22

Dakota Ditcheva’s horrified reaction to her boyfriend getting viciously knocked out caught on camera at PFL Finals

Dakota Ditcheva was left devastated by the result of the PFL 10 main event. The 27-year-old MMA star would usually be rooting for fellow Brit Fabian Edwards to get the job done.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 21

Dalton Rosta slams ‘hypocrite’ Fabian Edwards over Dakota Ditcheva jabs ahead of PFL grudge fight

Dalton Rosta believes that Fabian Edwards’ invoking of Dakota Ditcheva in trash talk is hypocritical given he and his brother’s history. In a recent chat with Bloody Elbow, Edwards claimed that Rosta’s PFL World Tournament middleweight semi-final win over Aaron Jeffery was gifted due to his relationship with ‘star girl’ Ditcheva.

MMA News / NY Fights / August 21

Francis Ngannou Breaks Silence on PFL Founder Donn Davis Harsh Criticism

MMA fans are well aware of Francis Ngannou’s infamous split with the UFC in January 2023. After defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, ‘The Predator’ engaged in a year-long standoff with the promotion, demanding a better contract and the freedom to compete in boxing.

MMA News / HITC / July 20

Dakota Ditcheva explains why she was disappointed after her ninth consecutive win at PFL Africa

Dakota Ditcheva moved to 15-0 in her MMA career with a comfortable win at PFL Africa. Known as ‘Dangerous’, she was already considered one of the top female fighters in the sport before stepping into the cage against Sumiko Inaba on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 19

Dakota Ditcheva breaks down in tears after nine-fight streak comes to an end at PFL Africa

Dakota Ditcheva improved her MMA record to 15-0 with ease at PFL Africa. ‘Dangerous’ was widely regarded as one of the sport’s best female fighters before facing Sumiko Inaba on Saturday night.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 18

Dakota Ditcheva Sends PFL Warning Ahead of PFL Africa

The face of the PFL, Dakota Ditcheva, features in the co-main event of the historic PFL Africa this weekend as she takes on Sumiko Inaba. The 2024 tournament champion has been out of action since November of last year, the longest time she’s been out of the cage since making her promotional debut.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 17

PFL Cape Town Co-Main Event Preview: Dakota Ditcheva – Sumiko Inaba

Saturday the PFL has their first event in Africa as the promotion heads to Cape Town and they are bringing a really strong card with them. In the co-main event, the promotion’s biggest star will be competing as 2024 flyweight champion Dakota Ditcheva (14-0) takes on Sumiko Inaba (8-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 7

PFL announces Dakota Ditcheva's next fight in inaugural Africa tournament

PFL has announced its second installment of the 2025 Champions Series. Following major updates to their format in 2024, PFL has separated their product into several facets: PFL World Tournament, PFL Europe, PFL Mena, and PFL Champions Series.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 18

Dakota Ditcheva opens up about PFL frustrations as next fight hangs in the balance

2024 PFL women’s flyweight champ Dakota Ditcheva is the latest to complain about matchmaking delays in the league. Dakota Ditcheva is arguably the face of the PFL after the league lost top names like Kayla Harrison, Patricio ‘Pitbull’, and most recently, Aaron Pico.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 17

Dakota Ditcheva frustrated as PFL fails to find her a fight

Touted as one of the biggest talents outside of the UFC, Manchester's Dakota Ditcheva is frustrated with the PFL. Undefeated at 14-0, 'Dangerous' Ditcheva is arguably the greatest women's flyweight fighter in MMA right now.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 26, 2024

PFL’s Dakota Ditcheva is the 2024 Female Fighter of the Year

The PFL entered 2024 with a ton of momentum. The promotion had just acquired Bellator near the end of 2023 and were combining the second and third biggest MMA promotions into one with the goal of becoming a true co-leader in the MMA space.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 13, 2024

(Exclusive) Dakota Ditcheva Wants 'Massive' Manchester Event after Winning PFL Title

Perhaps no fighter had a bigger year than Dakota Ditcheva, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré had the opportunity to speak with the undefeated star after she stopped Taila Santos to become the 2024 PFL Women’s Flyweight Champion.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 3, 2024

PFL has a star in Dakota Ditcheva

This past at the PFL World Championships from Saudi Arabia, there were six world champions crowned and six one million dollar checks handed out. In the co-main event of the massive card, former UFC title challenger Taila Santos (22-4) took on rising superstar Dakota Ditcheva (14-0).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 27, 2024

PFL Women’s Flyweight World Championship Preview: Dakota Ditcheva – Taila Santos

In the co-main event of the PFL World Championships this Saturday from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the promotion’s first women’s flyweight world championship is up for grabs.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 5, 2024

Dakota Ditcheva Cements Herself as PFL’s Best Home-Grown Star by Clinching Spot in Flyweight Championship

Dakota Ditcheva is a star. There’s no arguing that at this point. When it comes to how to draw interest in fighting, she understands the assignment. Ditcheva,

MMA News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / August 3, 2024

Meet rising MMA star Dakota Ditcheva who shines in & out of the cage

Dakota Ditcheva has been dubbed the "next MMA superstar" after a flawless run through the 2024 Professional Fighters League (PFL) season. Ditcheva boasts a perfect 13-0 pro record in mixed martial arts, with 11 knockouts, and she's just getting started.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 17, 2024

Dakota Ditcheva Clinches Top Spot in PFL Women’s Flyweight Playoffs With Impressive First-Round Finish

Dakota Ditcheva still has a lot to prove in mixed martial arts. There was some criticism directed at the PFL for pitting the undefeated Ditcheva against Chelsea Hackett, who has a 4-3-1 record, in the last fight of the regular season.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 13, 2024

PFL's Brightest Star: Dakota Ditcheva Stuns With 6th Straight Finish

Dakota Ditcheva remains undefeated with yet another finish at PFL 4 on June 14. PFL Results: UFC Veteran Recovers from Crazy Low Blow to Score Dramatic TKO 'Dangerous' Ditcheva seized her first co-main event in the PFL with a first-round destruction of Chelsea Hackett.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / June 12, 2024

Dakota Ditcheva on Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso: ‘I’ll Keep Proving Myself and Show I’m on Their Level’

Dakota Ditcheva is an undefeated, rising star in the PFL. The reigning PFL Europe women’s flyweight tournament champion, Ditcheva is looking to reach a new pinnacle as champion by winning this year’s PFL women’s flyweight tournament.