‘Harmful’ Dakota Ditcheva continues her first-round knockout win streak within the PFL. With these wins, she’s going to face former UFC contender Talia Santos within the PFL finals later this 12 months. Final night time at PFL 7, each Ditcheva and Santos received their matches however the English Ditcheva did so with a formidable end.
Dakota Ditcheva vs. Jena Bishop Knockout Highlights
The UK-born Dakota Ditcheva was capable of the finals of PFL Europe in 2023 with a first-round knockout end. As soon as in the primary PFL group in 2024, she has now been capable of defeat Lisa Mauldin, Chelsea Hackett, and Jena Bishop all by knockout within the first spherical.
Final night time at PFL 7, she completed the expert grappler Jena Bishop with a mixture of knees, kicks, and punches.
With this win, Dakota Ditcheva will subsequent face Talia Santos.
Whereas talking in an interview with me final 12 months, the UK-born Dakota Ditcheva mentioned her motivation and the way she feels as if she does all of this for her mom. With world titles in karate, kickboxing, and Muay Thai Lisa Howarth raised Ditcheva with placing data. Ditcheva defined:
“My placing has all come from my mum. And, although I’ve obtained these wonderful coaches now which are serving to me, the coaches I’ve had alongside the best way have simply added and added to my recreation. All my fundamentals are from my mum. The whole lot was from her. She’s the lady that’s obtained me right here for certain, and that’s simply that skillset, mentally, all the things. And, this belt will certainly be for her. She deserves it greater than me. Typically I really feel like I’m, I’m combating for her, and that’s what motivates me.”
Talia Santos vs. Liz Carmouche Highlights
Additionally at PFL 7, the previous UFC contender Talia Santos confronted former Bellator champion Liz Carmouche. Brazil’s Santos was capable of defeat Carmouche from bell to bell. General in 2024, Santos has defeated Jena Bishop, Ilara Joanne, and Carmouche. With these victories, Santos is about to face Ditcheva within the PFL finals for a million {dollars}.
