John Martin discusses potential fight between Dakota Ditcheva and Liz Carmouche
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Following PFL New York, PFL senior executive John Martin indicated that a women's flyweight title fight between Dakota Ditcheva and Liz Carmouche could be next. Ditcheva expressed her eagerness to return to the cage after a year off due to injury, while Carmouche also seeks the matchup. Both fighters have shown interest in the bout, which could be scheduled by the end of the year. Ditcheva's recent unanimous decision victory against Denise Kielholtz adds momentum to her bid for the title shot.
- •Dakota Ditcheva wants to face Liz Carmouche next.
- •Martin hopes to schedule the fight by year-end.
- •Ditcheva is 11-0 in the PFL after her last fight.
- •Carmouche, 42, has a professional record of 26-8.
- •Fight timing may align with PFL's merger plans.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — John Martin indicates Dakota Ditcheva vs. Liz Carmouche is next after PFL New York
"The PFL women's flyweight title fight fans have been demanding might be next.
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