Dakota Ditcheva has confirmed the date and opponent for her upcoming fight in the PFL. The undefeated 15-0 fighter hasn’t been in the cage since her July victory over Sumiko Inaba. Despite a tough moment when her winning streak of nine consecutive fights ended, Ditcheva is ready to come back after recovering from a broken hand.
On February 7, 2026, the 27-year-old will take on Dennis Kielholz, a former Bellator kickboxing champion with an 8-5 record, at PFL: Road to Dubai in Dubai. Their bout is set to be the third-to-last fight at the Coca-Cola Arena event, which will feature title fights such as the lightweight championship between Usman Nurmagomedov and Alfie Davis and a welterweight title bout between Ramazan Kramagomedov and Shamil Musaev.
Although there has been speculation about Ditcheva moving to the UFC—especially after analyst Din Thomas mentioned a possible trade involving Magomed Ankalaev—she has decided to remain with PFL. In July, Ditcheva confirmed she had signed a new deal with PFL, expressing enthusiasm for continuing to entertain fans and build her career with the organization.
Fan Take: Dakota Ditcheva’s commitment to PFL highlights her belief in the league’s growing prominence and stability for fighters. This fight marks another exciting chapter in women’s MMA, potentially raising the sport’s profile internationally and setting new standards for competition and fan engagement.
