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Dakota Ditcheva is targeting a rematch with Jena Bishop for championship gold.

Ditcheva (16-0) says she has been cleared to resume training after undergoing surgery on both hands, which she broke during her unanimous decision victory over Denise Kielholtz in July. The injuries sidelined the undefeated Brit while Bishop defeated Liz Carmouche at PFL Chicago to become the inaugural Professional Fighters League women’s flyweight world champion.

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Dakota Ditcheva resumes training, targets rematch with PFL champion Jena Bishop Ditcheva has focused on grappling while easing back into striking. “Dangerous” previously suffered a hand injury during her victory over Sumiko Inaba last year, but said her latest recovery progressed much faster, allowing her to return about nine weeks after surgery.

“I'm good, I'm all clear,” Ditcheva told Ariel Helwani. “I'm back at training now, so yeah, I'm ready to go. I'm just waiting for a date for the belt. I want my belt …

Alex Pereira is a big fan of fellow knockout artist Carlos Prates.

Pereira recently named Prates, Mauricio Ruffy, Charles Oliveira and Jean Silva among his favorite Brazilian fighters to watch in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The former two-division champion also claimed Prates is the second-highest-paid Brazilian on the roster.

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Why Carlos Prates stands out to Alex Pereira Prates (24-7), who has finished all seven of his UFC victories, will face Michael Morales (19-0) for the interim welterweight title at UFC 336 on Jan. 30, 2027, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Pereira explained why the welterweight contender is his favorite countryman to watch.

“I like Prates, Ruffy, Charles, and Jean Silva—all those guys,” Pereira said on the “Connect Cast” podcast. “The first one I really enjoy watching... I mean, I like knockouts, you know? Prates, in particular—he’s the man! I don’t really watch many fights, but if Prates is fighting, the only way I wou…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s annual Madison Square Garden card is approaching, with betting lines pointing to several competitive matchups and one heavy favorite on the main card.

UFC 334 takes place Nov. 14 at MSG in New York. Ciryl Gane will defend his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit in the main event, while Amanda Nunes returns to challenge women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison in the co-headliner.

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Kayla Harrison is a -190 favorite against Amanda Nunes BetOnline Sports and Casino lists Harrison as a -190 favorite and Nunes as a +161 underdog. “The Lioness” last entered a completed UFC bout as an underdog against Cris Cyborg at UFC 232 in 2018. She won by knockout in 51 seconds.

In the main event, Gane (-243) is favored over the unbeaten Hokit (+203). The middleweight matchup between Caio Borralho (-120) and Yousri Belgaroui (+103) has the closest betting line on the main card. Uros Medic (-165) is favored against Kevin Holla…