Usman Nurmagomedov stops Archie Colgan with Makhachev's technique

Usman Nurmagomedov claimed a knockout victory over Archie Colgan at PFL New York on August 2, 2026. Guided by coach Javier Mendez and fellow fighter Islam Makhachev, Nurmagomedov executed a question-mark kick followed by a precise uppercut in the first round. Mendez revealed that the striking technique was advised by Makhachev, who used a similar strategy in his fight against Alexander Volkanovski. Nurmagomedov, now 22-0, is facing increased attention as a free agent, with potential movement to the UFC being speculated. His brother, Umar Nurmagomedov, is preparing for a main event fight against Yadong Song on August 29, 2026.

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