Dakota Ditcheva has been left deeply disillusioned by the current flip of occasions.
Ditcheva was slated to face Denise Kielholtz on the principle card of PFL Highway To Dubai, scheduled for February 7, 2026, on the Coca-Cola Area. Nonetheless, the promotion confirmed on Tuesday that “Harmful” was dominated out of the matchup due to an undisclosed harm.
The PFL has but to announce whether or not Kielholtz might be matched in opposition to a brand new opponent for the February 7 occasion or if her battle with Ditcheva might be pushed to a brand new date sooner or later.
Dakota Ditcheva Opens Up After Damage Ends Deliberate February Return
Dakota Ditcheva took to social media on Wednesday to share her first assertion following the cancellation of her bout with Denise Kielholtz on account of harm. With out disclosing particular particulars, the 27-year-old English standout admitted she was deeply heartbroken by the setback and had been eagerly wanting ahead to beginning 2026 with an early return to competitors.
“I’m really heartbroken I received’t be preventing on PFL Dubai anymore,” Ditcheva wrote on Instagram. “I cried for 2 days straight after I injured myself. Then cried once more yesterday when it formally received introduced. Dramatic, I do know, however I needed nothing greater than to battle on that card and have an early begin to 2026.
“Solely preventing as soon as final yr was a nightmare for me and I actually needed to make up for misplaced time. I reside an important life however nothing makes me happier than being in that cage. Nonetheless, that being stated, I do know it simply WASN’T MEANT TO BE.”
“Harmful” went on to apologize to everybody affected by the scenario and shared that she is already on the street to restoration, assuring followers that she’s going to return quickly.
“So sorry to PFL and my opponent and sorry to my pals, household, and followers who have been excited to see me again on the market in February, I’m wholesome and therapeutic, I might be again earlier than you recognize it.”
Try Dakota Ditcheva’s publish beneath:
Dakota Ditcheva final competed on the PFL Champions Collection Cape City this previous July, the place she earned a dominant unanimous determination victory over Sumiko Inaba. “Harmful” stays undefeated at 15-0 as an expert, together with an ideal 10-0 run beneath the PFL banner, highlighted by knockout wins over notable names corresponding to Taila Santos, Valentina Scatizzi, and Chelsea Hackett.
