Taila Santos is questioning the selection of matchups for Dakota Ditcheva leading up to the PFL Playoffs. Despite Santos’ own success in the Octagon against renowned fighters like Valentina Shevchenko, she feels that Ditcheva had a smoother journey to the playoffs. Santos is on the verge of advancing to the flyweight final alongside Ditcheva after securing victory in her last two matches in the Smart Cage. However, she believes that Ditcheva had more advantageous matchups earlier in the competition.
Ditcheva, who clinched the top seed in the playoffs, triumphed over opponents with less noteworthy records compared to Santos, who has consistently faced tough competition throughout her career. While Santos is currently focused on her upcoming bout against Liz Carmouche, she is also keeping an eye on the potential final showdown against Ditcheva.
Santos respects Ditcheva as a strong adversary but remains self-assured in her ability to rival any competitor in the division. She anticipates a closely contested semi-final clash between Ditcheva and Jena Bishop, where she believes Bishop stands a chance to cause an upset.
In the end, Santos is resolute in her goal to claim the flyweight title and is prepared to confront any challenger in pursuit of that achievement. She is determined to establish herself as the premier contender in the division and embraces the upcoming trials with enthusiasm.
