Dakota Ditcheva breaks both hands during fight against Denise Kielholtz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Dakota Ditcheva broke both of her hands during her recent unanimous decision win over Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York. The 28-year-old fighter, who had not competed for over a year due to a previous hand injury, revealed the new injuries occurred during the second round of the fight. Ditcheva did not disclose her condition to her corner during the match and expressed emotional distress over the setbacks. Despite the injuries, she remains optimistic about her recovery and plans to return sooner than her last layoff.
- •Ditcheva extended her professional record to 16 wins.
- •She previously won the PFL flyweight tournament in 2024.
- •Ditcheva had not fought since July 2025 due to a left hand injury.
- •She plans to consult with her surgeon for next steps in recovery.
- •Ditcheva expressed determination to return quickly to competition.
- 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — 'I've cried non-stop' - Ditcheva breaks both hands again
- 10:29 AMBBC Sport — 'I've cried non-stop' - Ditcheva breaks both hands again
"Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both of her hands during the win over Denise Kielholtz - months after recovering from similar injuries.
"Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both of her hands during the win over Denise Kielholtz - months after recovering from similar injuries.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 10:44 AM'I've cried non-stop' - Ditcheva breaks both hands again
Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both of her hands during the win over Denise Kielholtz - months after recovering from similar injuries.
- BBC SportAug 10, 2026, 10:29 AM'I've cried non-stop' - Ditcheva breaks both hands again
Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both of her hands during the win over Denise Kielholtz - months after recovering from similar injuries.
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