Ditcheva Makes History as Britain’s First Female MMA World Champion
Dakota Ditcheva etched her name into the history books with a stunning second-round stoppage victory over Taila Santos to become the first British woman to claim an MMA world title. The 26-year-old from Manchester secured the Professional Fighters League (PFL) flyweight championship and a $1 million prize with a dominant performance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ditcheva, who extended her unbeaten record to 14 wins with 13 stoppages, showcased her exceptional striking skills and relentless aggression to overwhelm Santos, a former UFC title challenger. The victory solidifies Ditcheva's status as one of the most exciting prospects in women's MMA. "I've been telling you, I've tried to tell you, I just keep proving them wrong," Ditcheva declared after the fight. "The world is mine. I just beat the best girl out there." Ditcheva's rise to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. […]