Ditcheva’s Liver Shot Breaks Holm’s Resistance in Paris
Dakota Ditcheva defeated Cornelia Holm by third-round TKO at PFL Europe’s Paris event on September 30, 2023. A body-shot finish ended a women’s flyweight semifinal in which Holm’s wrestling had initially forced Ditcheva to work defensively.
How the story unfolded
Holm secured an early takedown and pressed Ditcheva against the fence, trying to reduce the space available for striking. Ditcheva regained her feet and began finding knees when separation finally appeared, but the opening round required patience against repeated grappling pressure.
In the second, Ditcheva landed a strong right hand and increasingly controlled the exchanges. She also worked from dominant ground positions and threatened submissions, making Holm respond to more than one kind of attack as the contest continued.
The result and its significance
The finish came in the third round after Ditcheva built another striking combination. A punch to the liver caused Holm to collapse, and the referee stopped the contest. The body attack supplied the decisive outcome after the earlier takedown and clinch exchanges.
The victory carried Ditcheva into the PFL Europe women’s flyweight championship final in Dublin. Her route had already included an opening-round submission of Malin Hermansson, and the Holm contest added a different kind of finish. Against a wrestling-oriented opponent, Ditcheva worked through the restrictive positions, expanded her offense and ultimately ended the fight with a body shot.
Sources
- pflmma.com: dakota ditcheva lands vicious liver shot to land in pfl europe womens flyweight title fight
- Frontkick’s recap
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Dakota Ditcheva, Cornelia Holm, PFL, MMA
