Dakota Ditcheva MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, MMA Career & Fight History
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DAKOTA DITCHEVA
“Dangerous”
ENGLAND • WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT
W-L-D
16-0-0
(T)KO
12-0
SUB
1-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
England
WT CLASS
Women’s Flyweight
HT / WT
5′ 8″, 125 lbs
BIRTHDATE
07/25/1998 (28)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
70.0″ (178cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
American Top Team / Manchester Top Team • Sale, Greater Manchester, England
NICKNAME
“Dangerous”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Dakota Ditcheva Record
WINS16
KO/TKO
12
SUB
1
DECISION
3
LOSSES0
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 16 professional bouts (16-0-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Denise Kielholtz
Netherlands
Netherlands
PFL New York: Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan
Jul / 31 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 31 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL New York Co-Main Event • Ditcheva vs. Kielholtz
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Denise Kielholtz
Fight Location Elmont, New York, United States (UBS Arena)
Elmont, New York, United States (UBS Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125.6 lbs vs 125.2 lbs
Denise Kielholtz Record at Bout (Opponent)9-5-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout15-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -7000 (Favorite)
vs
Denise Kielholtz: +1600 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning from a year-long layoff following hand surgery, Ditcheva put on a well-rounded clinic against veteran Bellator kickboxing champion Kielholtz, integrating dynamic front kicks with six successful takedowns to sweep all three scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
WIN
Sumiko Inaba
United States
United States
PFL Champions Series Cape Town: Eblen vs. van Steenis
Jul / 19 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 19 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PFL Champions Series Flyweight Showcase • Ditcheva vs. Inaba
Defending PFL World Champion
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Sumiko Inaba
Fight Location Cape Town, South Africa (GrandWest Arena)
Cape Town, South Africa (GrandWest Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Sumiko Inaba Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout14-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -1200 (Favorite)
vs
Sumiko Inaba: +700 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Ferdinand Basson
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva systematically dismantled the Hawaiian challenger across 15 minutes in Cape Town, reversing Inaba’s clinch attempts with Thai plum knees and landing slicing elbow strikes to secure a dominant 30-27 unanimous decision.
WIN
Taila Santos
Brazil
Brazil
2024 PFL World Championship
Nov / 29 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:41)
Nov / 29 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME4:41
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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2024 PFL Women’s Flyweight World Championship • Ditcheva vs. Santos
Captured 2024 World Title ($1M Prize)
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Taila Santos
Fight Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (The Mayadeen)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (The Mayadeen)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup124.6 lbs vs 124.8 lbs
Taila Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)22-3-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout13-0-0
Official Prize Purse$1,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -278 (Favorite)
vs
Taila Santos: +225 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva cemented her status as one of the world’s premier flyweights by battering former UFC title challenger Taila Santos. After withstanding Santos’ early clinch pressure, Ditcheva landed a crushing knee to the midsection that folded the Brazilian, following with punches to the liver to claim the 2024 PFL World Championship and the $1 million prize at 4:41 of round two.
WIN
Jena Bishop
United States
United States
2024 PFL Playoffs: Heavyweights & Women’s Flyweights
Aug / 02 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:54)
Aug / 02 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME3:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2024 PFL Women’s Flyweight Semifinal • Ditcheva vs. Bishop
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Jena Bishop
Fight Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Nashville Municipal Auditorium)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Nashville Municipal Auditorium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125.6 lbs vs 125.2 lbs
Jena Bishop Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout12-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -1000 (Favorite)
vs
Jena Bishop: +600 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Blake Grice
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bishop briefly secured an early takedown, but Ditcheva immediately popped back to her feet, stunned the BJJ world champion with a front kick to the solar plexus, and finished the bout with a follow-up right punch at 3:54 of the first round.
WIN
Chelsea Hackett
Australia
Australia
2024 PFL Regular Season: Heavyweights & Women’s Flyweights
Jun / 13 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:22)
Jun / 13 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME3:22
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2024 PFL 4 Regular Season • Ditcheva vs. Hackett
Regular Season Bout
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Chelsea Hackett
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125.4 lbs vs 125 lbs
Chelsea Hackett Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-1
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout11-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -4000 (Favorite)
vs
Chelsea Hackett: +1400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Blake Grice
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva dropped Hackett within thirty seconds of the opening bell and continued her relentless body assault, culminating in a brutal liver punch that crumpled Hackett at 3:22 of round one.
WIN
Lisa Mauldin
United States
United States
2024 PFL Regular Season: Heavyweights & Women’s Flyweights
Apr / 04 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:54)
Apr / 04 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME3:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2024 PFL 1 Season Opener • Ditcheva vs. Mauldin
Regular Season Bout
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Lisa Mauldin
Fight Location San Antonio, Texas, United States (Boeing Center at Tech Port)
San Antonio, Texas, United States (Boeing Center at Tech Port)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125.4 lbs vs 125.8 lbs
Lisa Mauldin Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout10-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -2500 (Favorite)
vs
Lisa Mauldin: +1100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jacob Montalvo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Clinical performance from Ditcheva, who drove Mauldin into the cage, landed crushing knees to the body, and followed with unanswered punches to force Jacob Montalvo to wave the fight off at 3:54 of round one.
WIN
Valentina Scatizzi
Italy
Italy
2023 PFL Europe Championship
Dec / 08 / 2023
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (5:00)
Dec / 08 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Inaugural PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship • Ditcheva vs. Scatizzi
Captured PFL Europe Title ($100k Prize)
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Valentina Scatizzi
Fight Location Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)
Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Valentina Scatizzi Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout9-0-0
Official Prize Purse$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -1400 (Favorite)
vs
Valentina Scatizzi: +800 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Daniel Movahedi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva battered Scatizzi with Thai clinch knees and elbows throughout round one, completely swelling Scatizzi’s left eye shut and prompting the ringside physician to call off the contest between rounds, making Ditcheva the inaugural PFL Europe champion.
WIN
Cornelia Holm
Sweden
Sweden
2023 PFL Europe Playoffs
Sep / 30 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:55)
Sep / 30 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME2:55
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2023 PFL Europe Flyweight Semifinal • Ditcheva vs. Holm
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Cornelia Holm
Fight Location Paris, France (Zénith Paris)
Paris, France (Zénith Paris)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125.4 lbs vs 125.6 lbs
Cornelia Holm Record at Bout (Opponent)6-5-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout8-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -1000 (Favorite)
vs
Cornelia Holm: +600 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Derek Hickey
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva systematically punished Swedish standout Holm with stinging combinations over two rounds before landing a pinpoint punch to the solar plexus in round three to score a TKO at 2:55.
WIN
Malin Hermansson
Sweden
Sweden
2023 PFL Europe Regular Season: United Kingdom
Mar / 25 / 2023
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:52)
Mar / 25 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:52
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2023 PFL Europe 1 Feature • Ditcheva vs. Hermansson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Malin Hermansson
Fight Location Newcastle, England, United Kingdom (Vertu Motors Arena)
Newcastle, England, United Kingdom (Vertu Motors Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Malin Hermansson Record at Bout (Opponent)5-4-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout7-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -1200 (Favorite)
vs
Malin Hermansson: +700 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Daniel Movahedi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva displayed her growing grappling repertoire in Newcastle, taking Hermansson to the canvas, transitioning seamlessly to the back, and locking in her first career rear-naked choke submission at 3:52.
WIN
Katherine Corogenes
United States
United States
2022 PFL World Championship
Nov / 25 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:20)
Nov / 25 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME4:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2022 PFL World Championship Showcase • Ditcheva vs. Corogenes
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Katherine Corogenes
Fight Location New York, New York, United States (Hulu Theater at MSG)
New York, New York, United States (Hulu Theater at MSG)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125.6 lbs vs 124.2 lbs
Katherine Corogenes Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout6-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -900 (Favorite)
vs
Katherine Corogenes: +600 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva made her U.S. debut at Madison Square Garden, dropping undefeated American Corogenes with a right hook before finishing with follow-up punches to force Keith Peterson’s intervention at 4:20 of round one.
WIN
Hassna Jaber
Morocco
Morocco
2022 PFL Playoffs: Featherweights & Women’s Lightweights
Aug / 20 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:58)
Aug / 20 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME0:58
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Promotional Debut • Ditcheva vs. Jaber
PFL Debut
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Hassna Jaber
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (Copper Box Arena)
London, England, United Kingdom (Copper Box Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Hassna Jaber Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout5-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dakota Ditcheva: -1200 (Favorite)
vs
Hassna Jaber: +700 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Blake Grice
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Blistering PFL promotional debut in London. Ditcheva trapped Jaber in the Thai plum within thirty seconds and battered her with devastating knees to the ribs, prompting the stoppage at just 58 seconds of round one.
WIN
Paula Cristina
Brazil
Brazil
UAE Warriors 28: International
Mar / 26 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 26 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UAE Warriors 28 Main Card • Ditcheva vs. Cristina
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Paula Cristina
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Paula Cristina Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Compelling international test in Abu Dhabi. Ditcheva out-worked the seasoned Brazilian kickboxer across three rounds, landing heavy elbows from the clinch to earn a unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Simone Aparecida da Silva Duarte
Brazil
Brazil
PAWFC: Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship 1
Jan / 15 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:43)
Jan / 15 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME3:43
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PAWFC 1 Main Card • Ditcheva vs. Duarte
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Simone Aparecida da Silva Duarte
Fight Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Grey Eagle Resort & Casino)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Grey Eagle Resort & Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Simone Aparecida da Silva Duarte Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Traveling to Canada, Ditcheva stopped experienced Brazilian contender Duarte with blistering ground-and-pound from mount at 3:43 of round two.
WIN
Patricia Borges Fernandes
Brazil
Brazil
UK Fighting Championships 17
Nov / 27 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:58)
Nov / 27 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME3:58
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UKFC 17 Feature • Ditcheva vs. Fernandes
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Patricia Borges Fernandes
Fight Location Preston, England, United Kingdom
Preston, England, United KingdomDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Patricia Borges Fernandes Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva overwhelmed Fernandes with knees and power combinations along the cage, earning a TKO stoppage at 3:58 of the opening frame.
WIN
Kerry Isom
England
England
CG 30: Celtic Gladiator 30
Sep / 12 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:49)
Sep / 12 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME4:49
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Celtic Gladiator 30 • Ditcheva vs. Isom
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Kerry Isom
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom
London, England, United KingdomDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Kerry Isom Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ditcheva displayed relentless pressure in London, breaking down Isom with heavy knees and strikes to force a referee intervention at 4:49 of round one.
WIN
Jenny Line
England
England
Caged Steel Fighting Championship 25
Apr / 10 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:04)
Apr / 10 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME2:04
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Ditcheva vs. Line
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupDakota Ditcheva vs Jenny Line
Fight Location Doncaster, England, United Kingdom (Doncaster Dome)
Doncaster, England, United Kingdom (Doncaster Dome)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Jenny Line Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Dakota Ditcheva Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
World Muay Thai champion Dakota Ditcheva kicked off her professional MMA career with a statement win, overwhelming Line with devastating clinch knees and punches to secure a first-round TKO in just 2:04.
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