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Usman Nurmagomedov knocks out Archie Colgan at PFL New York

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Usman Nurmagomedov knocks out Archie Colgan at PFL New York
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Usman Nurmagomedov defended his lightweight title with a first-round knockout of Archie Colgan at PFL New York on August 1, 2026. The fight, held at UBS Arena on Long Island, marked the completion of Nurmagomedov's PFL contract, leaving him as a highly sought-after free agent in the MMA. Colgan entered the contest with an undefeated record of 13-0, but Nurmagomedov improved his record to 22-0 with this decisive victory. Following the win, Nurmagomedov hinted at a potential move to the UFC’s 155-pound division. Fighters and fans reacted on social media expressing interest in his future prospects.

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  • •Usman Nurmagomedov defends lightweight title at PFL New York.
  • •Nurmagomedov scores a knockout at 3:42 of the first round.
  • •Colgan's record drops to 13-1 after the loss.
  • •Nurmagomedov is now a top free agent after completing his PFL contract.
  • •Social media reacts to Nurmagomedov's performance and potential UFC move.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC or PFL? Usman Nurmagomedov’s free agency just got interesting
  • 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — PFL’s Usman Nurmagomedov is Now MMA’s Hottest Free Agent
  • 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Highlights! Free Agent Nurmagomedov Smashes Colgan In One, Is UFC Next?
  • 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Fighters react to Usman Nurmagomedov's PFL title defense in final contract fight
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Usman Nurmagomedov is now the hottest free agent in MMA after his contract with the PFL came to a conclusion following PFL New York. Nurmagomedov knocked out Archie Colgan, a training partner of UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, in the main event of PFL New York on Friday. The fight marked the second straight successful […] The post PFL’s Usman Nurmagomedov is Now MMA’s Hottest Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Current Professional Fighters League (PFL) Lightweight champion, Usman Nurmagomedov, headed into the final fight of his contract with the promotion against Archie Colgan in the main event of PFL New York earlier tonight (Fr., July 31, 2026) looking to make a big statement ahead of negotiations for a new deal. And that mission was accomplished […]

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Things are about to get fascinating. Professional Fighters League (PFL) Lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov torched top prospect Archie Colgan in the first round this past Friday (July 31, 2026) in the main event of PFL New York inside UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York (watch highlights). And with that win, his PFL contract has […]

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