Dakota Ditcheva Returns to the Octagon in Dubai
PFL star Dakota Ditcheva will make her debut in 2026 with a flyweight match against Denise Kielholtz on February 7 in Dubai.
The event, called PFL: Road to Dubai, marks the beginning of the promotion’s 2026 calendar. The main fight will be for the lightweight title between Usman Nurmagomedov and Alfie Davis.
Ditcheva, with an undefeated record of 15-0, hasn’t competed since July, when she defeated Sumiko Inaba by decision, although she suffered a hand fracture. This was the first time Ditcheva went the distance in her career. After the fight, the fighter signed a new contract with the PFL.
In 2024, 27-year-old Ditcheva was crowned champion of the PFL world tournament, surpassing veterans like Taila Santos and Jena Bishop.
Kielholtz, with an 8-5 record, is a former professional kickboxer and Bellator MMA title contender. In 2021, she competed for the Bellator title against Juliana Velasquez, losing by split decision.
