Dakota Ditcheva cleared to train, seeks title rematch with Jena Bishop
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Dakota Ditcheva has been cleared to resume training after recovering from surgery on both hands, which she underwent this summer. Undeclared as she was sidelined, Ditcheva is targeting a rematch against Jena Bishop for the PFL women's flyweight title, which Bishop won after defeating Liz Carmouche. Ditcheva previously finished Bishop in their 2024 matchup and has expressed her desire to reclaim her championship status, stating she is ready to fight once a date is set. Currently, she is focusing on grappling in her training regimen.
- •Ditcheva is 16-0 with 13 finishes in her career.
- •Bishop became the inaugural PFL women's flyweight champion.
- •Ditcheva underwent hand surgery following her victory in July.
- •She aims for a rematch after previously defeating Bishop.
- •A heavyweight title fight is scheduled for PFL Dubai on November 14.
- 4:22 AMSherdog — Dakota Ditcheva cleared, wants PFL title shot against Jena Bishop after surgery
"Dakota Ditcheva is targeting a rematch with Jena Bishop for championship gold.
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