Dakota Ditcheva breaks hands, eyes boxing future with MVP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Dakota Ditcheva revealed she broke both hands during a recent PFL fight against Denise Kielholtz. Despite this setback, which she kept to herself during the match, Ditcheva expressed interest in boxing for Most Valuable Promotions. She improved to 16-0 with the unanimous decision victory but now faces potential surgery for her injuries. Ditcheva had previously broken both hands, choosing surgery on just one, and now wears splints while awaiting further medical advice.
- •Ditcheva broke both hands in her fight at PFL New York.
- •She did not disclose the injury during the match.
- •Ditcheva improves her MMA record to 16-0.
- •She is considering boxing for Most Valuable Promotions.
- •Ditcheva is currently wearing splints and may need surgery.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Recently injured PFL star Dakota Ditcheva wants to box for MVP
"Dakota Ditcheva's latest victory came at a cost.
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