• Dakota Ditcheva
    Dakota
    Ditcheva

About

Dakota Ditcheva is a British mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter competing in the PFL women’s flyweight division. As of January 2026, she is ranked #1 in the division.

Dakota Ditcheva won gold at the 2016 IFMA World Championships and is a three-time junior world champion, also earning recognition as the Daily Mirror and Sport England Pride of Sports Young Sportsperson of the Year.

Honours

Professional World Honours

• PFL Women’s Flyweight Champion (2024)
• Winner of the PFL Women’s Flyweight World Tournament (2024 season)

Career highlights

• Undefeated start to her professional MMA career (early career streak in PFL competition)
• Multiple PFL Performance bonuses for stoppage victories
• Rapid rise to championship level within the PFL organisation

Dakota is regarded as one of the most promising British female fighters in MMA, noted for her striking power and fast progression to world championship success in the PFL.

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