Dakota Ditcheva delivered another masterclass at PFL Africa, dismantling Sumiko Inaba across three dominant rounds. Widely viewed as the face of the PFL women’s flyweight division, Ditcheva left no doubt that the belt belongs with her.
In her first outing since capturing the global PFL flyweight title, Ditcheva was all precision and control. She punished Inaba early with sharp knees in the clinch and crisp elbows in close. Anytime Inaba tried to mount offense, Ditcheva’s movement, timing, and striking variety shut it down instantly.
The turning point came in Round 2, when a brutal knee stunned Inaba and triggered a relentless barrage. From that moment on, Ditcheva took over completely — walking her down, dominating clinch positions, and piecing her up with technical combinations. By Round 3, it was academic. Judges awarded Ditcheva a unanimous decision in a performance so dominant that fans openly speculated whether she could outclass UFC contenders.
With this latest win, Ditcheva extends her unbeaten streak and solidifies her position atop the division. Her previous wins — over Lisa Mauldin, Chelsea Hackett, Jena Bishop, and Taila Santos — now have a new chapter: Ditcheva vs Inaba, a complete showcase of elite-level striking and poise.
As for Inaba, she came in riding back-to-back wins in the Professional Fighters League, but was simply outgunned. Ditcheva’s speed, fight IQ, and finishing instincts proved too much for the Bellator veteran.
At just 25 years old, Ditcheva isn’t just defending a belt — she’s building a legacy. Undefeated and untouched, she’s emerging as one of the biggest breakout stars the PFL has ever produced.
