Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Archie Colgan, grabs PFL lightweight title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Khabib Nurmagomedov secured a decisive victory over Archie Colgan at PFL New York on July 31, 2026. Nurmagomedov landed a head kick and finished Colgan with a series of heavy combinations, dominating the fight in less than four minutes. Post-fight, Nurmagomedov controversially snatched the PFL lightweight title from Jake Paul, who was present for promotional duties regarding the merger between PFL and Most Valuable Promotions. This fight marked Nurmagomedov's final bout on his current PFL contract. Nurmagomedov's performance adds to his impressive legacy as he considers future opportunities.
- •Nurmagomedov finished Colgan in under four minutes.
- •He landed a decisive head kick followed by a knockout.
- •Nurmagomedov snatched the title from Jake Paul post-fight.
- •This was his last fight under his current PFL deal.
- •UFC speculation surrounds Nurmagomedov's future.
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Video! Khabib Nurmagomedov Snatches PFL Belt From Selfish Jake Paul
"Khabib Nurmagomedov didn’t allow Jake Paul to wrap the PFL lightweight title around Usman Nurmagomedov’s waist last night (Fri., July 31, 2026) at PFL New York from inside UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, as the former UFC lightweight king snatched the belt from the controversial YouTuber and did it himself. Friday was an important […]
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