Dakota Ditcheva and Other Top Storylines Going into PFL Championship 2024

Dakota Ditcheva and Taila Santos, PFL Championship 2024
2024 PFL Championships faceoff off between Dakota Ditcheva vs Taila Santos during the ceremonial weigh-ins at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (Matt Ferris / PFL)

Dakota Ditcheva’s rise leads the top storylines going into the PFL World Championships taking place in Riyadh on November 29.

The PFL World Championships take place tomorrow and the scene is absurdly different than it has been in years past.

While last year saw several PFL veterans in action compete for the million dollar prize (several of which not for the first time) the 2024 championship event looks very different with nine first time finalists due to the influx of talent in the offseason.

The inclusion of talent from Bellator has been the most notable change to the PFL landscape and the championships will see several veterans from the former competing in the final.  However, the one to watch is the 2023 PFL Europe tournament winner Dakota Ditcheva whom the promotion has most clearly put their focus behind as being their potential superstar.

Ahead of what is expected to be a critical 2025 campaign, the winners from this Friday are expected to be in high stakes bout as the PFL looks to further organize their events across their multiple brands.  Here are the top storylines to watch.