Dakota Ditcheva shrugged off an injured hand as she outclassed Sumiko Inaba to win by unanimous choice on the PFL Champions Sequence in South Africa.
The Manchester fighter by no means regarded in peril as she pummelled Inaba all through, earlier than easing off within the ultimate spherical after telling her nook “I’ve damaged my hand”.
Inaba could not capitalise as Ditcheva cruised to the ultimate bell, utilizing kicks to maintain the American at bay as she prolonged the unbeaten begin to her profession to fifteen.
“I believe I injured my left hand. I believe I am gutted as a result of I have been out for therefore lengthy after which I am injured once more, however I hope you guys loved it,” mentioned a teary Ditcheva.
The bout was the 26-year-old’s first in eight months after turning into the primary British girl to win an MMA world title in November.
Ditcheva had voiced her frustrations pre-fight on the eight-month lay-off however confirmed after beating Inaba she has signed a brand new cope with the PFL.
“I’ve simply re-signed with PFL, we have come to a terrific settlement and I am gonna look ahead to the subsequent few years collectively in entrance of crowds like this. You guys actually set a regular,” she revealed.
The combat card was additionally the primary main MMA occasion to happen in Africa and Ditcheva paid tribute to the group, including “that was the perfect walkout I’ve ever had, thanks a lot”.
