Does a fighter’s commitment to one organization truly limit their potential, or does it fuel their dedication to excellence?
Dakota Ditcheva, fresh off her title win in the PFL, sat down with Ariel Helwani for an interview. The young striker addressed the swirling speculation surrounding her future.
“I was expecting it,” Ditcheva began, her eyes locked on Helwani’s. “I’m locked up with PFL, I will definitely be fighting with PFL next year.” A clear expression of purpose flashed across her face. “Especially now that I’ve won this title, that locks me in. I’ve got to defend it, and I’m not planning on abandoning that belt just yet. I’m only 26 as well, I’ve got so much more to give to the PFL.”
There was a quiet intensity in her voice, the weight of expectations resting heavily on her shoulders.
“Hopefully, we’ll come up with some good things next year,” she continued. “I don’t know what the situation is, if you’ll see me fighting in the tournament again or we’ll have some big fights, I don’t know, we’ll see. I would [go through the tournament again], because I really enjoyed it.”
Ditcheva’s words were a testament to her commitment to the PFL, and also hinted at the possibility of thrilling clashes in the future.
What do you make of these comments from Dakota Ditcheva? Who do you want to see the PFL champion fight next?