Usman Nurmagomedov Defends Title as Dakota Ditcheva Returns to PFL New York

The Professional Fighters League returned to Long Island's UBS Arena with a headline fight in which 155-pound champion Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Archie Colgan via referee stoppage at 3:42 of the opening round, preserving his unbeaten record. After the bout, Nurmagomedov remained non-committal about his future, noting the fight was the last on his current contract. In the co-main event, Dakota Ditcheva made a successful return from a year-long injury, outpointing former Bellator title challenger Denise Kielholtz with precise striking and effective takedowns, earning a 30-27 decision from all three judges.

The fight marked the third time Ditcheva went the distance in a career noted for finishes. Additional undercard action included Amru Magomedov's stoppage win over Angel Alvarez and several other PFL matchups, setting the stage for the upcoming Charlotte event.