Dakota Ditcheva seeks PFL fight amid scheduling delays

Dakota Ditcheva, the undefeated PFL women's flyweight champion, has expressed growing frustration over her lack of scheduled fights since her tournament victory in November, where she defeated Taila Santos. The PFL's recent restructuring has left Ditcheva sidelined, as she is not included in the current tournament and may only face the tournament winner at the end of the year, resulting in a lengthy layoff. Ditcheva has openly stated the mental challenges of this inactivity, emphasizing her desire to remain an active competitor and support the growth of the division. Her frustrations reflect a broader sentiment among PFL fighters, with several, including other champions, calling on the promotion to improve fight scheduling. Some analysts, such as Ariel Helwani, even speculate Ditcheva could move to the UFC if her situation does not improve. Ditcheva remains hopeful for an interim bout before year's end but acknowledges the process is testing her patience.