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Nurmagomedov PFL lightweight title defense

Entities: Archie Colgan · Usman Nurmagomedov · Professional Fighters League · Khabib Nurmagomedov · T. J. Dillashaw

Overview

The PFL lightweight title bout between undefeated champion Usman Nurmagomedov (21‑0) and unbeaten contender Archie Colgan (13‑0) took place on July 31, 2026 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Leading up to the fight, a media day on July 29 featured Nurmagomedov highlighting his family’s MMA legacy and confirming the fight could be his last under the current contract. The next day, the promotion disclosed that UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje would serve as Colgan’s corner man, while former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov would corner Usman. In the main event, Nurmagomedov retained the PFL lightweight title. The co‑main event saw Dakota Ditcheva return from injury to defeat Denise Kielholtz, and the card also featured match‑ups such as Dovlet Yagshimuradov vs. Simeon Powell and Amru Magomedov vs. Angel Alvarez. The night was highlighted in the Fight Record fantasy game’s Week 31 preview, underscoring its relevance for both live fans and online fantasy participants.

Timeline

  1. about 18 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Justin Gaethje to Corner Archie Colgan as Khabib Nurmagomedov Corners Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL New York

    At PFL New York on July 31, UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will corner Archie Colgan, opposite Khabib Nurmagomedov cornering Usman Nurmagomedov in the bout for the lightweight title.

  2. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Usman Nurmagomedov Prepares for PFL New York Fight, Citing Family’s MMA Legacy

    Usman Nurmagomedov readies for a PFL New York title defense, touting his family’s MMA legacy, while ex‑UFC champ T.J. Dillashaw says Islam Makhachev would have beaten Khabib in a prime matchup.

  3. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Usman Nurmagomedov defends PFL Lightweight title at New York event

    The PFL held a New York card on July 31 2026 at UBS Arena, with Usman Nurmagomedov defending the lightweight title against Archie Colgan and Dakota Ditcheva facing Denise Kielholtz; the event also drives the F​

  4. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Usman Nurmagomedov to defend PFL lightweight title against Archie Colgan on July 31

    Undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will fight Archie Colgan at PFL New York on July 31, his last bout under contract, with coach Javier Mendez touting his potential to dominate UFC lightweights.

Sources

boxingnews.com · cagesidepress.com · cashonyourmobile.net.au · combatpress.com · f4wonline.com · fightrecord.co.uk · heavy.com · lowkickmma.com · recentlyheard.com · sportskeeda.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history