Dakota Ditcheva
Also known as Dakota Lili-Joa Ditcheva, Dangerous
Career
Active 2002 – present
Biography
About Dakota Ditcheva
Dakota Ditcheva is a British mixed martial artist competing in the women's Flyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Born on 25th July 1998 in Sale, Greater Manchester, she has been active in combat sports since 2002. Her father is Bulgarian, originally from Samokov, and her mother, Lisa Howarth, was a multiple-time world kickboxing champion.
In 2024, Dakota won the Women's Flyweight tournament at PFL 10, earning a $1 million prize. This made her the youngest champion in PFL history and the first British female MMA world champion. She stands 5'8" with an athletic build, blonde hair, and green eyes. On Instagram, she has built a following of over 364,000 people.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2002-present (24 years active)
- Birthplace
- Sale (Greater Manchester), Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Bra/Cup Size
- A
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 364k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What makes Dakota Ditcheva's 2024 PFL title win historically significant?
Her victory at PFL 10 made her the youngest champion in PFL history and the first British female MMA world champion.
How does Dakota's family background influence her fighting career?
Her mother, Lisa Howarth, was a multiple-time world kickboxing champion, and her father is Bulgarian, originally from Samokov, giving her a diverse martial arts heritage.
Did you know
- She has been active in combat sports since 2002, meaning she began training at a very young age.
- Her mother, Lisa Howarth, was a multiple-time world kickboxing champion, and her father is Bulgarian, born in Samokov.
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