Usman Nurmagomedov remains undefeated with first-round KO of Archie Colgan
The undefeated lightweight champion stopped Archie Colgan in the first round in his final fight under his current PFL contract.
Usman Nurmagomedov is still undefeated. On Friday, the Russian fighter stepped into the cage at PFL New York and defended the lightweight title against Archie Colgan to improve his professional record to 22-0. Nurmagomedov secured the victory via a vicious knockout in the opening round, sending a message in the final fight of his PFL contract.
Usman Nurmagomedov Remains Undefeated
Nurmagomedov needed less than four minutes to put an end to Colgan's undefeated run. The Russian dropped his opponent with a left head kick before following up with punches on the ground, forcing the referee to stop the fight at the 3:42 mark of the opening round.
The victory marked another dominant performance from Nurmagomedov, who entered the fight as the reigning lightweight champion and one of the most highly regarded fighters in the PFL.
Another Dominant Title Defense
Undefeated in his MMA career, Nurmagomedov defended the PFL lightweight title for the third consecutive time after becoming champion in 2025. With another dominant performance, the Russian fighter handed Colgan the first loss of his professional career and improved his record to 22-0.
What's Next for Usman Nurmagomedov?
The victory also marked the final fight of Nurmagomedov's current PFL contract, leaving the undefeated champion as one of the most interesting free agents in MMA. With a perfect record and another dominant title defense under his belt, the Russian could now have the opportunity to explore options outside the promotion.
The UFC could be a particularly interesting destination for Nurmagomedov, who has repeatedly been linked with a potential move to the organization. A matchup against the best lightweights in the UFC would give the Russian a chance to test his undefeated record against a new group of elite competition.
After defending his title and maintaining his perfect record, Nurmagomedov will now have to decide what comes next in his career. For the first time since joining the PFL, the lightweight champion is free to choose his next destination.
