Dakota Ditcheva is a British professional mixed martial artist competing in the women’s flyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Born on July 25, 1998, in Sale, Greater Manchester, England, she comes from a martial arts family—her mother, Lisa Howarth, is a multiple-time world kickboxing champion, and her father is Bulgarian.
Ditcheva began her combat sports career in Muay Thai, winning gold at the 2016 IFMA World Championships as part of the British team. She transitioned to MMA and remains undefeated with a 15-0 record (10-0 in PFL).
Known for her striking prowess (often finishing fights with knees, kicks, and body shots), she’s nicknamed “Dangerous” and has drawn praise from figures like Joe Rogan for her skills.
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🔥🥵 The PFL’s Dakota Ditcheva 🥵🔥 pic.twitter.com/rPLXQ1rc1v
— The People’s MMA 🦈 (@ThePeoplesMMA) April 27, 2025
