Dakota Ditcheva Returns to the Octagon in Dubai
PFL star Dakota Ditcheva is set to kick off 2026 with a flyweight clash against Denise Kielholtz. The fight will take place on February 7th in Dubai.
This announcement was confirmed by PFL officials on Monday. The event, called PFL: Road to Dubai, will mark the beginning of the promotion’s schedule for 2026. The main card will feature a lightweight title fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Alfie Davis.
Ditcheva, with an undefeated record of 15-0, hasn’t competed since July, when she earned a decision victory over Sumiko Inaba, although she suffered a hand fracture during the fight. This was the first time Ditcheva went the distance in her career. After the fight, the fighter signed a new contract with the PFL.
Ditcheva, 27 years old, was crowned champion of the PFL world tournament in 2024, after defeating Taila Santos and Jena Bishop.
Kielholtz, with an 8-5 record, is a former professional kickboxer and title contender in Bellator MMA. In 2021, she competed for the Bellator title against Juliana Velasquez, losing by split decision.
