Summary
Cyborg celebrates victory at the PFL. Photo: Reproduction/X/PFL
In addition to the possibility of making the clash official between Francis Ngannou e Vadim nemkovThe PFL also has the chance to hold another super fight in women's MMA, involving... Chris Cyborg Again. All because, in December, in France, the Brazilian, queen of the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), after submitting Sara Collins, challenged Dakota Ditcheva, a standout in the flyweight division (up to 57 kg). However, the Englishwoman doesn't seem interested in the duel.
In an interview with 'The Ariel Helwani Show', Dakota downplayed Cyborg's challenge and made demands for the superfight to happen. Undefeated in MMA and aware of her status as the PFL's 'poster girl', the Englishwoman made it clear that her focus is not on facing much smaller athletes, in a clear dig at the veteran, and stressed that the fight is only being talked about because she is the true protagonist.
Aware of the physical disadvantage she would face, Dakota wants time to gain muscle and for the veteran to assure her that she could compete in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). And the athlete's intention is valid, given that... Islam makhachev e Jon Jones They underwent extensive training to compete in a weight class above the one they were used to fighting in.
“If Cyborg could make 61 kg and the PFL gave me some time. She had a little more time. She's saying it's her last fight and I don't have much time to make weight. I'm not big for flyweight. I have no difficulty cutting weight. So, I would have to get much stronger. But I would accept if she were close to 61 kg. Pay me a lot of money, and I'll definitely take the fight. With all due respect, she's not promoting the fight, I am. I would definitely be the one who would sell this fight the most,” said the athlete.
“It would be a super fight, but she’s challenging me, she’s choosing me. She needs me. She’s not choosing anyone else. It’s a super fight for sure, but you kind of need me to make it a success. Obviously, it makes sense on her part. I’m not going to challenge just any atomweight fighter. It doesn’t make sense. That’s why I didn’t pay any attention. I don’t like feeding people by using my name all the time,” she concluded.
Meet Ditcheva
Dakota Ditcheva, 27, is a star in the PFL and one of the best fighters outside the UFC. Competing in MMA since 2021, the Englishwoman debuted for the company in 2022 and won the flyweight Grand Prix in 2024. Undefeated in the sport, she has 15 wins, 12 by knockout, the biggest of which was against [opponent's name]. Taila Santos.
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