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MMA legend names two potential British stars
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PFL director Dan Hardy has picked out two Britons as potential stars of MMA.
The PFL’s next big event is PFL 9, shown live on DAZN in Europe this Friday.
The franchise has signed some huge stars in recent years, including Claressa Shields and Francis Ngannou, amongst others.
It also has focused franchises on different regions, with 2023’s European flyweight champion hailing from Manchester - Dakota Ditcheva.
Speaking to the BBC, Hardy used Ditcheva as an example to be followed for up-and-comers.
He thought both Shanelle Dyer and Ben Woolliss as Britons who could kick on to achieve plenty more in the sport.
"If Shanelle Dyer wins a European title this year she'll be 7-0, potentially she follows Dakota over to the global stage," he stated.
"And Ben Woolliss, he was low on the Newcastle card but I've been wanting to sign him since I took this job and I can see his potential."
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