Usman Nurmagomedov retained his PFL lightweight championship with a dominant first-round finish over Archie Colgan in the main event of PFL New York at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Nurmagomedov, who entered the bout undefeated, showcased his superior grappling and striking, forcing the referee to step in and stop the contest in the opening round. The victory extends his perfect professional record and solidifies his status as one of the top lightweights in mixed martial arts.
With the win, Nurmagomedov also made a statement to UFC president Dana White, who was in attendance, as speculation continues about a potential move to the UFC. Nurmagomedov improved to 19-0 in his career, while Colgan fell to 15-5.
