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Dakota Ditcheva wins by unanimous decision in PFL New York bout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Dakota Ditcheva wins by unanimous decision in PFL New York bout

Summary

Dakota Ditcheva faced Denise Kielholtz at the PFL New York event on July 31, 2026, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27 from all judges. Despite being a strong favorite, the crowd expressed dissatisfaction, booing as the fight went to decision after three rounds of action. Ditcheva noted her desire for a stoppage but acknowledged the importance of gaining experience after a year away from competition. She is expected to face Liz Carmouche next, with PFL CEO John Martin confirming plans for the matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Ditcheva defeats Kielholtz by unanimous decision at PFL New York.
•Crowd booed as the fight went to decision despite Ditcheva's performance.
•Ditcheva expressed disappointment but valued the experience gained.
•A match with Liz Carmouche is planned for Ditcheva's next fight.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dakota Ditcheva bothered by New York boo-birds: ‘I wanted a stoppage myself’

What they're saying

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The expectations are sky high for PFL star Dakota Ditcheva, which may explain why the crowd turned against her a bit at the end of her women’s flyweight bout against Denise Kielholtz on Friday’s PFL New York card. Ditcheva was a stunning -10,000 favorite to win against Kielholtz, and the 27 year old accomplished that […]
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