March 26, 2024 5:45 pm ET
Unbeaten possibility Dakota Ditcheva sees some big-fight possibilities in the upcoming PFL ladies’s flyweight season.
After wining the PFL Europe crown in 2023, Ditcheva takes a huge leap forward in her profession beginning April 4 when she signs up with the eight-woman flyweight season that starts at 2024 PFL 1.
Ditcheva (10-0) drew a match with Lisa Mauldin (6-3) for her very first routine season bout, which happens at Boeing Center in San Antonio, Texas (ESPN2, ESPN+). The field likewise consists of Bellator champ Liz Carmouche, previous titleholder Juliana Velasquez, previous UFC title opposition Taila Santos and more.
“I’m here to win it,” Ditcheva informed MMA Junkie. “I seem like I’m at that level, and I will be. When I get in that cage, I will be all set to combat and bring home the win each time. They may be putting me into the fire, however they’re likewise putting other ladies into the fire since I’m in it. I see it both methods. They’re not entering the competition with a simple battle, due to the fact that you’re never ever going to get that from me.”
Ditcheva’s experience in the season format with PFL Europe makes her more comfy heading into this approaching obstacle, which will see the winner get a $1 million reward. She understands it’s essential not to avoid actions however comprehends the chance in front of her.
Depending upon how the matches clean throughout the season, there’s a chance for Ditcheva, 25, to considerably boost her resume with a few of the names. Eventually she hopes a name like Carmouche or Santos will be standing throughout from her at the end.
“I believe it will just be ideal that we battle each other at the end,” Ditcheva stated. “I’m delighted to perhaps get matched up with them, however at the very same time I’m not believing about it too much due to the fact that they still have to get through their rounds. We’ll see what takes place.”
There will be no finals look later on this year if Ditcheva can’t begin her season on the ideal foot, however, so that’s her focus. There are numerous variables that enter into a PFL season, so Ditcheva will position her energy on the part she can manage most: her efficiencies inside the cage.
“I never ever enter into a battle anticipating a specific interruption,” Ditcheva stated. “I’m constantly all set to get 3 complete of it. I’m sure we’ll get some more surfaces. That’s simply sort of what features me. I’m one of those fighters that will embrace the kill.”
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