Overview
- Ditcheva defeated Denise Kielholtz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in the co-main event at PFL New York, preserving her 16-0 professional record after a year out of competition.
- The fight gave Ditcheva three full rounds of live action after hand surgeries and rehab that kept her sidelined since July 2025, and she said the crowd’s boos over the lack of a stoppage 'bothered' her.
- PFL CEO John Martin told reporters after the event that the promotion intends to pursue a title fight between Ditcheva and former UFC/Bellator challenger Liz Carmouche as Ditcheva’s next matchup.
- Ditcheva confirmed she remains under a multi-fight PFL contract and has been developing business interests outside the cage, a path she says helped her through the long injury layoff.
- The result came on the first PFL card after the announced merger with Most Valuable Promotions, a deal that could broaden crossover boxing options and affect how the league builds marquee matchups and retains talent.