Can Dakota Ditcheva sign with UFC next year? PFL champ reveals contract status | Helwani Show

[@jimdavis2113]

Great interview ... Thank you. Can't wait to see how she does in the fights to come. Dakota is definitely the one to watch. GO DAKOTA!!!

[@jamiejones20]

The future of womens mma. Hopefully she doesnt waste her talent in the pfl for to long

[@toddjohnson5176]

I kind of hope she does what Kayla did. Make as much money there as she can, then make the jump. The UFC just monetary wise isn't her best option. But she most definitely can compete there.

[@stoicsavage509]

*too

[@joneconomidis2125]

​@@toddjohnson5176i guarantee she will make at least as much in the ufc. More exposure

[@914Rocky]

Hard to move over getting this much dough.

[@onlyoucan]

Thats when you know Dakota is on another level when she says "This fight will change my family's life" Not just her's! Her family's as well!

[@gruunt4064]

exactly the same as other fighters that make it big then, we have fighters who are doing all sorts for their family and community and even some who are building resources in Africa, look at Cyborg for one

[@gruunt4064]

if she has gone through PFL so easily then there is no point staying

[@Mr-E.]

@@gruunt4064 Wouldn't that make all those other fighters also on another level compared to fighters who aren't fighting for anything more than themselves?

[@dragstar4659]

Ok

[@gruunt4064]

@Mr-E. how can they all be on another level? if thry were all doing that they would all be on the same level but just a little higher, it is just nonsense words that don't mean anything, it is her family that has made sacrifices and supported her all these years to get to this level so if anything it's just payback

[@oakword3236]

14-0 , 12 kos , 1 sub , that's crazy.

[@Muhammed-Muhammed]

She is like Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Garry. Shavkat 18-0, 8 kos, 10 subs Garry 15-0, 7 kos, 1 sub

[@Ron_Burgundy1009]

Yeah you know why? Cause its PFL...

[@colton4261]

@@Ron_Burgundy1009 She beat a girl that came from UFC and arguably beat the champion at UFC. And she finished her in 2 rounds. She's never been finished before and that includes all the fights she's had in the UFC. Keep up.

[@Ron_Burgundy1009]

@@colton4261 i come back to that comment when she gets beaten down trying to climb the UFC ranking. Till then simp

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

@@colton4261 UFC let her go at the perfect time, like they always do.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

I love that she's well spoken and soft spoken. She's confident but not cocky. I enjoyed watching her fight Santos but would love to see her fight 1 of the top 5 in UFC. I think she would have a very tough time with them and maybe even lose. Natalia Silva would be a great fight to see where she stands.

[@stekla2871]

A little gutted she is not going UFC next year. Fighting in front of one man and a dog, I think its a year wasted, but it gives her more time to improve her ground game, 2026, she has got to go UFC.

[@whydopeoplealwayssayuhm]

I honestly don't think she'll develop her ground game. I think she's just going to keep that leveled enough and focus more on defending and escaping from grappling. Ofc she'll mix it up. But her default will always be striking. If there's an opportunity to be made or an opportunity that presents itself to reverse on the ground, she'll obviously capitalize on it and advance for position while searching for a finish. What I'm guessing is that she won't mix up the ground game initially unless she absolutely has to, if she's in danger. She reminds me of a dustin poreir and max Holloway type. Their default style is to stand and strike, but when there's an opportunity on the feet or on the ground, they'll quickly advance for the submission.

[@tarzanstrickland]

@@whydopeoplealwayssayuhm she will inevitably develop her ground game. She will practice grappling and by nature will improve

[@maryf720]

Her grappling is actually pretty good. I don’t think she’s about to start winning BJJ competitions but she’s got impressive takedown defence and even seems to be good at working back to her feet and threatening with submissions.

[@gruunt4064]

@@maryf720 why does she never show it, all her YT training content is standing up

[@maryf720]

@@gruunt4064 Her striking is obviously her biggest strength, and what all of her opponents know to watch out for. She's not really giving up anything by showing that she has impressive striking, although if she showed her grappling a lot she's likely to expose holes in an area that all of her opponents are trying to beat her in anyway. If she makes an effort to keep her grappling secret then this limits the amount of film opponents have on what is still her weakest area and it allows her to surprise them when she's not easily taken down or dominated on the ground.

[@Jrodguez]

12:45 ufc question

[@davidgeibel1331]

That was refreshing. She is so down to earth.

[@stuffnuns]

Big fan. She’s a good role model for girls, and women, and families. At this rate, she’s on her way to GOAT-ness. She is always ready to go the distance, but only 2 of her opponents have made it passed Round 1. Her fight smarts are unmatched. Her fighting technique is a thing of beauty. Boxing, clinch work, grappling, takedown defense, and she gets better every fight. Every fight. If she can get a chance at Shevchenko, while Valentina is still at the top of her game, it would be a heluva match, doncha think?

[@СашоАндреев-д8к]

Dakota Dicheva I'm looking forward to her gods If he meets one of the big fighters in the ufc it will be great

[@davidcoomber4050]

Dakota brings a whole new dimension to MMA , she is tall , fast and accurate with her kicks ,knees and punches . She will be a handful for anyone she fights. She will blow Shevchenko and Grasso away and anyone else in her weight class unless they find a way round her an arsenal of weapons . She can be deadly at range or up close with elbows and destructive knees to the body . I can’t see anyone stopping her unless she moves up a weight .

[@sainttrunks1982]

all meanless if she doesnt reach the UFC

[@davidcoomber4050]

The UFC will beg her to come, Dana see $ signs for every fight and she can write her own check

[@gruunt4064]

@@davidcoomber4050 a whole new dimension? just striking, what is the whole new dimension that is going to blow Shevchenko away since Shevchenko can do it all, is proven and Dakota is hanging about for another year in PFL, doesn't sound like she is so confident in blowing anyone in the UFC away

[@raghavkaushik9985]

Very well outspoken and looks like they are a close knit family. Will definitely be rooting for her!!

[@atilathesonofdanubius4277]

Her talent is unmistakable. She got the height, the reach (arms and legs), depth perception, physical balance, punch accuracy, takedown defense, boxing fluency as well as knee attacks, aggressiveness and plain natural fight smarts. I don't see any other woman in MMA with her talent. She can only be defeated by raw power perhaps on the ground or someone else just like her. I do advise her to take it slow. These tournament fights can take a toll on your body in the long run. With her talent, she should be directed accordingly.

[@thebricenovarietyshow]

Great interview, Dakota is a beast!!

[@sainttrunks1982]

SHE NEEDS TO GO TO THE UFC NOW!!!!..... there's nothing left for her at PFL now. And Nobody knows who she is yet (just look at the views for this video after 4 hours) Dont get trapped into the PFL contracts like Matchy Mix and Pitbul are dealing with right now

[@MrBrockHeinz]

The people who are stuck are the Bellator fighters on old contracts. The PFL guys are getting fights just fine, and getting paid way above market value to boot. Makes no sense to switch at this stage.

[@sainttrunks1982]

@@MrBrockHeinz Yes, it does make sense, PFL fighters only get fights (more than once) when they fight in the Tournament. Ask Larissa Pacheco 2# She just beat everybody in PFL why would she want fight them again?? and get No Public credit for it?? and nobody would still knows who she is? When All her fights are in the UFC (Branchfield,N.Silva,M.Foriot,Shevchiko,A.Grasso. What are you talking about "she should stay"? lol for what? she just won a Million Dollars, you can't say 'for money'.

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@sainttrunks1982exactly. She could possibly be one of the GOATs if she goes and cleans UFC.

[@Shrnirpledorp]

@@sainttrunks1982it seems it’s just that million they care about 😂 like they don’t think of the attention they gain makes them millions plus u get all the ufc gyms etc. they say pfl is great for her until that contract is signed then it’s glaze the ufc exactly like Harrison did

[@john.s7559]

She has a year left in her PFL contract..UFC already tried to get Dakota by trade PFL rejected the offer..she just gotta finish her contract before she can move on..

[@ken91773]

You didn’t mention how her takedown defense was spot on too!

[@Black-g6e8x]

That was a great interview. And Dangerous Dakota is an awesome fighter ❤

[@manx1569]

Can't wait to see you in the UFC

[@Sx-xy2zi]

Shes amazing. Hope Dakota comes to ufc eventually

[@markovasil1608]

Great interview, rising star

[@isiagadiakite1552]

Valentina couldn’t beat talia but Dakota ko talia very quick she can give them trouble if she sign in ufc that will be great

[@micahjackson5288]

She is beautiful

[@AXharoth]

ur bar is low

[@JamieReynolds89]

how? she has zero make up on, the majority of "good looking" girls/women wont look as good as her when they scrape their make up off. And you say that like you're this chad when someone her "attractiveness" wouldn't bat an eyelid at you. @@AXharoth

[@TheEliteofMMA]

@@AXharoth you eat dog

[@whydopeoplealwayssayuhm]

@@AXharothur bar is all male.

[@Pamanudavy]

She is average

[@danielradd111]

Get the girl to the ufc where she belongs

[@OrbitStrike]

She's just won 1 million in the PFL, why would she move to a place that would stick her on 75K and 75K win?

[@tecwzrd]

​@@OrbitStrikeTop 5 in the UFC are all multi millionaires. Also she just won a million and is the "face" of the PFL, but never heard about her because she is in the PFL😅

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

@@OrbitStrike top earners in ufc can earn more then pfl fighters. also there are tougher fights for her in ufc.

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@movieandtheatrelover5587Also they're legacy defining fights. Dakota fighting all these people again in PFL makes no sense.

[@toddjohnson5176]

Dakota is a sick fighter. It's so refreshing to see good things happen to good people.🥋🏆🤙🏾

[@reddevil211287]

Helps that she's a fun personality too

[@rickmcconnell6520]

Such a pretty little hammer! I'm a big Dakota fan!

[@philtaylor2577]

UFC have to sign her ASAP she’s the next big thing in women’s MMA. Fantastic to watch and extremely violent

[@brianshepherd9927]

11:05, no I believe definitely top 5!

[@bernardocisneros4402]

Good interview with good questions. Thanks!

[@envoydroid4027]

She's top 10 on my eyes for sure 🥵

[@gavinmitchell4477]

I hope you mean in the PFL because 125 in ufc she ain’t in top 10. Top 5 do what they want to her.

[@YanPeotr]

Her vs manon would be fireworks

[@jryuen4186]

Though she's quite good, I just don't associate Manon with fireworks. Still, I would like to see the two of them face off.

[@YanPeotr]

@jryuen4186 manon is like a brick wall marching forward wdym? She is literally a rock and she's furious and just bangs man! Her versus ditcheva is surely a banger of a fight.

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

@@YanPeotr but manon is slow and flatfooted and tires out halfway through fights

[@sainttrunks1982]

@@movieandtheatrelover5587 manon's NOT flatfooted sir..

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@movieandtheatrelover5587Manon ain't flat footed and her jab and check hooks are great.

[@ryan010able]

reminds me of prime JJ but more powerful. excited to see what she does next

[@bymilliebphotography8249]

looking forward to seeing her in the UFC at 125. They need the talent.

[@BorisKumanov-q1f]

bravo Dakota 🎉🎉🎉

[@jimswim2851]

Something tells me the PFL wrapped her up in a champions clause. Who know wether that could be indefinite unless she loses the title. But win or lose she will enter the UFC at the very least a title contender spot.

[@jeffreyc9183]

I’d be excited to see her on a champion card

[@rubenbustos8193]

Dakota, you are definitely in the top 5. When you start in the UFC and annihilate those contenders, you will be the face in MMA....

[@CURRYPOWDERR]

MALFOYYYYYYYY

[@isiagadiakite1552]

She’s a great fighter all the best for her for her future

[@ivandeltchev500]

Dakota Dicheva's name is DAKOTA HARIКEN DICHEVA - wherever she goes, she blows everything in her path

[@ukmisfit4494]

imagine Dakota in the ufc massive crowd

[@brianconceicao2063]

Congrats champ 🏆

[@Manesson]

Dakota Ditcheva vs Shanelle Dyer is hopefully the next fight 🙏🏾🧐 Unless someone like Liz Carmouche, Kana Watanabe tries to step up to the plate.

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

dakota already has an advantage over dyer. there are 2 fighters theyve both fought in common 1. Shauna Bannon they both fought in the amatuers. Dakota beat her. Dyer lost to her. 2. Valentina Scatizzi. Dakota messed her eye up so bad at the end of the first round that it had to be stopped. Dyer on the other hand struggled against her and won a split decision.

[@PharaohM00dy]

She gotta step foot in ufc

[@KBWarrioR2018]

The modern day valentina

[@dragstar4659]

Agree

[@ken91773]

I really have to wait til April to see her fight again? 😢😢😢

[@enrique6391]

Ufc vs pfl needs to happen her vs manon/val winner, kayla vs cris, aspinal vs Francis

[@iiRolltide]

No pfl just needs to gtfo and fold already we only need one big mma brand. She needs to get to the ufc if she wants to build a legacy. But she’s doing the right thing right now. Keep getting better and winning million dollar checks so when you feel your ready for the ufc she’ll be well funded and have a lot of in ring experience

[@mateusoliveiramm]

the best option being liz carmouche is completely crazy lmao

[@edm5929]

Great fighter, too bad shes a City fan though..

[@franciscosalles7981]

A "fera" é risonha, com alto astral. Nada de ficar com cara fechada. Está contente com 1 milhões de dólares na conta. Arrasou com a Taila Santos. Taila provocou: disse que a Dakota era "boneca" Barbye, deveria procurar profissão de modelo. Dakota surrou a Taila e mandou-a calar a boca (Shut up ). O UFC precisa contratá-la. Ela ficou tão famosa quanto a Kaila.

[@boremir11]

Дакота е номер 1!

[@turbobuick33]

She needs to be in the UFC now and not fighting in the can league

[@specialwire123]

7000 views in a day. That just shows that no one outside of the hardcore mma fans cares about the pfl. She would make so much more outside of fighting if she was in the UFC.

[@daggo-u1q]

"REYNA DAKOTA": ASÍ HACE MESES QUE LO DIJE...Y CON TALIA APOSTÉ POR TÍ....>>OJALÁ PUSIERAN SUBTÍTULOS EN ESPAÑOL.PARA AMÉRICA

[@lisasobler9806]

About time I been saying she could cause problems inthe ufc.

[@MrMonkeySocks]

Why do all his vids have low views now?

[@neckmangler]

Not signing her would be like not signing Caitlyn Clark into the wnba

[@VelikaBulgaria2]

PFL pays more than UFC.

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

not necessarily. top earners in ufc can earn more then pfl fighters

[@gdionwood]

Top 5 flyweight in the World? She is by far top 1, lol! Manon Fiorot #2 and she will prove it if the slime running the UFC allows her to fight Shevchenko. I hope Manon opts for the PFL or One FC.

[@franciscosalles7981]

Milhão, pô!...

[@shaunmackinga5012]

She has an American name and needs to come to America!! We want Dakota!!

[@peybak]

Why should she sign with the UFC and fight for peanuts?

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

uh top earners in ufc can actually earn more the pfl fighters

[@babayega1717]

🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬

[@cartiertb]

yeah i would sell my first born child for dakota

[@walterbell2763]

The lip gloss moment was childish. Now, on a different note. Challenge yourself. It is easy for you in both PFL and the UFC. Your best bet is to finish your contract with the PFL but do a super fight under the PFL contract. But in boxing. Follow up with a size increase and a career in fashion design. I'm telling you, the girl is waiting for a billion dollars to happen.

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

Oh and did you see what talia did during their stare down after dakota beat bishop?

[@hithere3035]

Because your comment is so grown up of you.

[@walterbell2763]

@@hithere3035 Of course I am. Now go sit your mouthy ass down.

[@Muhammed-Muhammed]

She is more beautifull than Kayla Harrison.

[@jonathansantos1646]

Oookay, why you have to mention Kayla? Be a man, don’t gossip like a girl

[@James-712]

She's an industry plant

[@Eddie-Spaghetti]

If your a serious fighter get to the UFC nobody cares about the PFL

[@sainttrunks1982]

✔✔

[@hithere3035]

Claiming somebody isn't a serious fighter because they're not contracted by UFC is laughable, she's beaten UFC fighters. You can't just leave contracts.

[@iiRolltide]

@@hithere3035everyone knows that but if she’s serious about building a legacy she shouldn’t sign a new contract with them. But I don’t hate her strategy of building her bank account through those tournaments, she just needs to leave in the next 2 years

[@hithere3035]

@@iiRolltide She's 26, there is female UFC champions that are 35+. She won't fight in UFC for 9 years, that's too much toll on the body. She will go to the UFC eventually. She looks like she has a solid team around her helping with her decision making.

[@Eddie-Spaghetti]

@@hithere3035 it’s really not. Nobody will know who Dakota is. The only serious organisation in the world is the UFC. It’s where all the best fighters go. She will not be known or be considered with any seriousness if she doesn’t get to the UFC. She can keep pretending in the minor leagues if she wishes but those the facts

[@eastcoastshine2009]

Why she talkin like she a kid at 26? Cyborg, Miesha Tate , Ronda were all major league MMA champs by the time they were 25. Women age faster than men in combat sports

[@KZ_MMA-KZ]

No

[@AC_Martin]

Amanda Nunes is 36…. Women only age faster if they have kids. And those women you mentioned were pioneers, the sport has evolved a lot since then.

[@TheEliteofMMA]

That is such cap, all the current female champs are 35+

[@sarcasticgenius8563]

Cyborg is still a champ and all the female champs in UFC are 35+ lol. Your point really fell flat there mate

[@sainttrunks1982]

None of yall know your history then, those women WERE champs at those ages of 25-26 Cyborg,Mesha etc

[@frankiecal3186]

Definitely not.

[@ermanyaman2024]

A feminine dominant champion. That's a breath of fresh air

[@frankr3650]

Wish she was in the ufc

[@GearsDemon]

Lovely teeth for a British fighter 🤣

[@breathe7759]

What century do you live in ??? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Eddie-Spaghetti]

😂

[@tarzanstrickland]

must be the Bulgarian side

[@breathe7759]

@@tarzanstrickland or maybe this myth doesn't apply in 2024

[@bernardocisneros4402]

lol...😁 I guess the last generation told the new generation how important it is to brush your teeth twice a day. All the middle aged English people I saw in the 1980s had horrible teeth compared to the rest of the world. I don't know why they didn't bother to brush their teeth. I don't know if they thought it was overrated or just didn't want to bother. I don't think it was because they didn't know the benefits vs the dangers of brushing and not brushing. Either way, it's good that they're taking care of their teeth now.