Dakota Ditcheva reveals she broke her hands (again) during PFL New York win
PFL star Dakota Ditcheva has broken her hand again and will be out for an undetermined amount of time. The 16-0 Ditcheva is coming off a dominant three round decision over Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York. While she didn’t manage to score a highlight reel knockout, she put a beating on Kielholtz and reminded […]
Elmont, New York - On July 31, 2026, PFL star Dakota Ditcheva broke her hands for the second time during her victory at PFL New York. The 16-0 fighter, who had dominated Denise Kielholtz in a three-round decision, revealed her injuries in a YouTube video. Ditcheva had not initially disclosed the hand break, but admitted it occurred from the start of the second round.
She will remain in a splint until her surgeon determines her next steps, expected within days. This particular break reinforced a previous one she had not undergone surgery for, which she initially believed would hold strong without intervention. However, it did not, leading to her current setback. With high-profile fighters like Usman Nurmagomedov considering moves to the UFC, Ditcheva's absence could be particularly detrimental to the PFL.
Despite the painful situation, the fighter remains optimistic about her career, stating that she will return stronger than before.
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