PAWFC 1’s Dakota Ditcheva expecting a “tough fight” against new opponent Simone Da Silva

Interview with Dakota Ditcheva above

Dakota Ditcheva (3-0) discusses fight against Simone Da Silva (17-18) at PAWFC 1 this Saturday. Dakota also spoke about how this fight came together, what type of camp she’s had during the holidays and facing a new opponent this Saturday.

“That happened like a few days before I came out, so like five days ago we found out. We were looking for a few different opponents. We ended up with a really good match. Last minute opponents aren’t the best, but it works out great for me since it’s a tough fight. She’s really experienced, she’s a lot older than me as well. It’s going to be a credible opponent which is what I need. At this stage I need testing, before it’s my time before stepping into the UFC.” 

PAWFC 1 fight card:

Sarah Kaufman vs. Cláudia Leite – 135 lbs
Andy Nguyen vs. Laura Fontoura – 115 lbs
Maria Djukic vs. Clara Ricignuolo – 135 lbs
Shawna Ram vs. E. Ferreira – 105 lbs
Simone Da Silva vs. Dakota Ditcheva – 125 lbs
Alana Cook vs. M. Turcotte-Novosedlik – 135 lbs
E. Voronova vs. Aline David – 115 lbs
Jackie MacLean vs. Melissa Croden – 135 lbs
Stephanie Essensa vs. M. Marconetto – 115 lbs
Allyse Cotterill vs. Léa Chastang – 110 l

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