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Ditcheva's Potential Matchup
MMA star Dakota Ditcheva has expressed her openness to fight boxing legend Amanda Serrano, following Serrano's recent signing with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Serrano, who is a seven-division champion in the ring, has also had success in the cage with two wins and one draw. With both fighters in the same weight class, this matchup could be on the horizon.
Ditcheva's PFL Journey
Dakota Ditcheva, 24, is currently competing in the PFL's European season and has made it to the semi-finals. A win in the European season would qualify her for the global league, where she could potentially win the grand prize of $1 million. While Ditcheva's main focus is on winning the tournament, she revealed that she would be up for fighting Serrano if the opportunity arises.
PFL vs UFC
Signing with the PFL means that Serrano will be competing in a rival promotion to the UFC. This move indicates her interest in furthering her MMA career. The PFL has been gaining attention for its unique format, offering high stakes and financial incentives for its fighters.
Ditcheva's Future Plans
Ditcheva stated that she is interested in participating in the PFL's tournament next year, which could potentially offer a $1 million prize. She is also open to simply staying busy with three fights next year. Ultimately, Ditcheva's main goal is to win the current tournament and secure the belt before considering any other future matchups.
Ditcheva's admiration for Serrano
Ditcheva has expressed her admiration for Serrano's skills as a top-level boxer. She mentioned Serrano's close fight against Katie Taylor, which surprised her as she considered Taylor to be unbeatable. The matchup between Ditcheva and Serrano would be an intriguing crossover between boxing and MMA.
PFL Format and Serrano's Involvement
The PFL organizes both a European season and a global league. The European season is a three-stage knockout tournament, while the global league involves qualification bouts to earn points. The top four fighters in each division progress to the semis and final, competing for a title belt and a $1 million cash prize. However, Serrano will not participate in these tournaments but will instead feature in the PFL's new super-fight series, alongside Jake Paul and Francis Ngannou.
Before any potential super-fights, Ditcheva's immediate focus is on her upcoming match against Cornelia Holm in the PFL Europe semi-finals. She expects a tough fight but is confident in her ability to overcome the challenge.
