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On July 22, 2026 it was announced that undefeated The PFL lightweight title bout between undefeated champion Usman Nurmagomedov (21‑0) would defend his title against and unbeaten contender Archie Colgan (13‑0) took place on July 31, 2026 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on July 31. The bout was billed as the final fight of Nurmagomedov's current PFL contract and sparked speculation about a possible move York. Leading up to the UFC. A fight, a media day on July 29 featured Nurmagomedov emphasizing highlighting his family’s MMA legacy – citing Khabib, Umar and Islam – and confirming the fight could be his last under the present deal. Former current contract. The next day, the promotion disclosed that UFC bantamweight lightweight champion T.J. Dillashaw commented on a separate topic, debating a hypothetical Islam Makhachev vs Justin Gaethje would serve as Colgan’s corner man, while former UFC champion Khabib matchup. The event proceeded on schedule. Nurmagomedov would corner Usman. In the main event, Nurmagomedov retained the PFL lightweight title against Colgan. title. The co‑main bout event saw women's bantamweight star Dakota Ditcheva, returning Ditcheva return from injury, take on veteran injury to defeat Denise Kielholtz. The Kielholtz, and the card also included 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.