Dakota Ditcheva maintained her perfect professional record by securing a unanimous decision victory over Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York. The 28-year-old Briton, returning after a year-long layoff caused by a broken hand, extended her career tally to 16 wins without a loss.
Despite failing to add to her knockout count, Ditcheva dominated the statistical battle, outstripping her Dutch opponent 102 to 64. Using her height advantage, she controlled the distance with effective kicks and precise jab work throughout the fight. Additionally, she demonstrated versatility by landing six successful takedowns. This performance reinforces her standing as a prominent figure in the PFL, particularly following the organization’s recent partnership with Most Valuable Promotions.
In the evening’s main event, Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his PFL lightweight title. He defeated Archie Colgan with a first-round knockout, utilizing a high kick followed by a decisive uppercut. This win marks the 22nd victory of Nurmagomedov’s career, and he credited his training sessions with UFC champion Islam Makhachev for his continued improvement.