You have to admit that the PFL has been putting together a lot of fun events this summer, even if ESPN has been dropping the ball on making fans aware.

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This one is about the co-main event between the PFL's latest star, Dakota Ditcheva, who faces Denise Kielholtz.

I know all eyes are on Ditcheva, but don't sleep on Kielholtz. Here's why:

• Both of them have won multiple titles in kickboxing, but Kielholtz may have more.
• Kielholtz has a black belt in Judo and won multiple medals in the art.
• Kielholtz has more experience all around, and is on a three-fight win streak.

I know Ditcheva is undefeated, and seems to have the height and reach advantage, but experience counts for a lot. Also, being a star can come with a lot of weight, and the pressure to keep her "0" could mess with her on fight night.

Kielholtz will need to close the distance to get Ditcheva anywhere near her Judo edge. But that means she probably has to take a lot of damage from Ditcheva's reach to do it. I think some people sleep on Judo's effectiveness in MMA, but when it comes to two strikers facing off in the sport, someone will test the waters outside of their comfort zone.

I think that someone is Kielholtz, and it's a risky bet for her and anyone looking to drop some coin on her.

If you're looking for an underdog, Kielholtz is definitely a heavy one at +700 at the time of this posting.

Remember, this isn't gambling advice.

This is just something to note that's jumping out at me before fight night.

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