Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Dakota Ditcheva has all the qualities to become the biggest female fighting star in the world.That’s the view of PFL co-founder Donn Davis, who in two short years has seen Ditcheva become one of the promotion’s biggest stars, as well as a poster girl for the opportunities that the PFL can offer rising stars of the sport.More news: Paul Hughes Slams ‘Ridiculous’ Scorecards, Calls For Usman Nurmagomedov Rematch
Dakota Ditcheva celebrates after defeating Katherine Corogenes during the 2022 PFL Championships at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 25, 2022 in New York City.
Dakota Ditcheva celebrates after defeating Katherine Corogenes during the 2022 PFL Championships at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 25, 2022 in New York City.
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Ditcheva was a 5-0 prospect when she signed with the PFL in 2022, and she quickly made an impression with a pair of first-round finishes in showcase bouts in London and New York.That saw Ditcheva added to the lineup for the inaugural PFL Europe season, where she would compete in the women’s flyweight division.The Mancunian striker defeated three fighters in nine months, all by stoppage, to capture the PFL Europe women’s flyweight title and the $100,000 first prize. But bigger riches were to follow, with Ditcheva elevated to the global season for 2024.
It pitted Ditcheva against a stacked field of experienced flyweights with world-level experience. But Ditcheva took the step up in her stride, and a hat-trick of first-round TKOs saw her charge into the season finale against former UFC women’s flyweight title challenger Taila Santos.In a fight that was expected to provide Ditcheva with the toughest test of her career, Ditcheva produced another big performance as she became the first fighter to finish Santos. Her second-round TKO finish not only earned her a marquee win, it also saw her win the PFL women’s flyweight world title and $1 million.
The PFL now have a bonafide star on their hands in Ditcheva, and PFL co-founder Donn Davis has explained how he wants to continue building Ditcheva until she’s viewed as the biggest female MMA star in the world.”We had dinner with Dakota the other night,” Davis told TalkSport.”We simply said to Dakota, seven of 10 major MMA (media) organizations named you Fighter of the Year – not Rookie of the Year, not Rising Star of the Year, Fighter of the Year.”We want you to be the number one female star on the planet, and we’re going to get behind you to do that.”So together, let’s outline a plan that that’s achieved. That takes personality, that takes drive, that takes being the best fighter, and it takes the company behind you. Let’s put all four of those together and do it. Those together and do it. That’s what you’re going to see from Dakota.”
More news: How Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes Gave PFL The Perfect Rivalry for 2025 | OpinionThat plan looks likely to include a fight for Ditcheva in her native UK, with Davis revealing that plans are already in motion for the flyweight queen and former featherweight world champion Brendan Loughnane return to action on the same card in England in 2025.”We are coming to the UK,” said Davis.”I believe Dakota will be on one of those UK cards, along with her good friend Brendan Loughnane. So I say, look for that. We’d like to make that happen.”More MMA:Conor McGregor Says UFC is Blocking Him From Fighting Logan Paul: ReportOlympic Star Claims 12-Second Knockout at Karate Combat 52For more PFL and MMA, head to Newsweek Sports.
