John Martin points toward Dakota Ditcheva vs. Liz Carmouche for next PFL women’s flyweight title fight

The PFL women’s flyweight title fight that fans have been pushing for appears to be edging closer. According to John Martin, the next step may be a fight between Dakota Ditcheva and Liz Carmouche, with Martin framing the matchup as the one stakeholders want to see following PFL New York.

Martin’s comments add a fresh layer of clarity to a division where demand can move faster than scheduling. In the flyweight ranks, Ditcheva and Carmouche have become central figures in the conversation not only because of their performances, but because both have repeatedly indicated that they want to be the next person in line for the championship opportunity.

For Ditcheva, the path to the title is tied to Martin’s willingness to keep pushing the same narrative forward. The reported through-line is that Ditcheva wants the belt, and that her case is strong enough that it can be prioritized rather than delayed for a detour fight.

Carmouche, meanwhile, has also been part of the public demand. Martin’s indication of the pairing reflects that Carmouche has said she wants the same showdown, meaning a title fight built around both challengers would satisfy competing public claims at the same time.

If the PFL does in fact move in this direction, it would shape the way the women’s flyweight division sets up its next major storyline. A Ditcheva-Carmouche title fight would put two known identities under the brightest lights for a belt, and it would likely reduce uncertainty around who should be next as the promotion tries to keep the division’s momentum heading into its next postseason or year-end events.

Still, until the PFL and its officials confirm the bout formally, details remain unverified. The matchup concept may be positioned as the likely next chapter based on what Martin indicated, but the organization ultimately controls the bracket of matchups, and scheduling can shift for a variety of operational reasons.

For viewers, the immediate watch item is whether the PFL converts this interest into an official booking. If it happens, the focus will quickly turn to how each fighter’s style and game plan is meant to translate against a championship-caliber opponent, and whether this becomes the definitive championship statement for the division’s next era.