PFL New York: Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan

Usman Nurmagomedov

Usman Nurmagomedov is an undefeated Russian mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division, where he holds the Bellator Lightweight Championship. With a professional record of 21-0-0, he is recognized for his elite wrestling and versatile striking. His recent performances include a submission victory over Alfie Davis via arm triangle choke in February 2026, two consecutive decision wins against Paul Hughes in 2025, and a successful title defense against Alexander Shabliy.

Archie Colgan

Archie Colgan is an undefeated lightweight mixed martial artist from the United States with a professional record of 13-0. Standing 5'9", he utilizes a powerful wrestling foundation to control his opponents and dictate the pace of his fights. He has achieved significant success in Bellator and the PFL. In his most recent outings, he earned unanimous decision victories over Jay Jay Wilson, Mansour Barnaoui, Manoel Sousa, Thibault Gouti, and Pieter Buist.

Dakota Ditcheva

Dakota Ditcheva is an undefeated flyweight striker from the United Kingdom with a professional MMA record of 15-0. Competing in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), she is known for her high-level Muay Thai foundation and clinical finishing ability. In her most recent outing, she secured a unanimous decision victory over Sumiko Inaba at PFL Africa 1. Prior to that, she captured the 2024 PFL Women’s Flyweight Championship by finishing Taila Santos with body shots in the second round.

Denise Kielholtz

Denise Kielholtz is a professional MMA fighter and world-class kickboxer from the Netherlands with a record of 9-5-0. Competing in the flyweight division, she is a former Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Champion known for her elite striking and aggressive pace. Currently on a three-fight winning streak, her recent performances include unanimous decision victories over Antonia Silvaneide at PFL Dubai, Sumiko Inaba at Bellator 301, and Paula Bittencourt at Bellator 296.

Amru Magomedov

Amru Magomedov is an undefeated Russian lightweight prospect with a professional record of 10-0-0. Standing 180cm tall, he is known for a versatile finishing style that combines elite grappling with impactful striking. His recent momentum is significant, having secured a first-round ground and pound victory over Kolton Englund at PFL Dubai in February 2026. Prior to that, he earned a first-round TKO against Alex da Silva and a submission win over Ali Kabdulla at UAE Warriors.

Angel Alvarez

Angel Alvarez is a Cuban lightweight fighter with a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses. Standing 5'7" with a 69-inch reach, he is currently on a five-fight wining streak across several prominent organizations. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Bryce Logan at PFL Sioux Falls in May 2026, a split decision win against Jesse Roberts at CFFC 146, and a first-round knockout of J.T. Schulte. He also holds decision wins over Justin Montalvo and John Caldone.

Moustapha Diakhaté

Moustapha Diakhaté is an undefeated Senegal born Light Heavyweight fighter with a professional record of 5 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Competing primarily in Ares FC, he is known for a powerful finishing ability, often ending fights in the first round via ground and pound. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Paulin Begai in their 2026 rematch, following a split draw in their first meeting. He has also secured rapid first-round stoppages against Jordan Nandor and Derick Sokoudjou.

Raufeon Stots

Raufeon Stots is a highly decorated American mixed martial artist competing in the Bantamweight division. Holding a professional record of 21-4-0, he is a former Bellator Interim Bantamweight Champion known for his elite wrestling foundation and exceptional reach. His recent competitive journey includes a unanimous decision against Renat Khavalov in April 2026 and a bout with Sergio Pettis. Prior to these, he secured a submission victory over Marcos Breno and a decision win against Danny Sabatello.

Lazaro Dayron

Lazaro Dayron is an undefeated bantamweight contender from Cuba with a professional record of 10-0-1. Competing in the PFL, he is known for a powerful wrestling base and finishing ability. In his most recent outing in March 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Jacob Thrall. This followed a high-profile third-round knockout of Bryce Meredith and a hard-fought majority draw against veteran Danny Sabatello, solidifying his status as a top-tier talent.

Sean Gauci

Sean Gauci is an Australian bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 11 wins and 1 loss. Competing recently in the PFL and Dana White's Contender Series, he is known for a high-paced MMA style and an active 8-fight win streak. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Liam Gittins in April 2026 and a win against Anthony Drilich. He also secured a first-round knockout against Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa at HEX Fight Series 30.

Allan Begosso

Allan Begosso is a Brazilian bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 10-4-1. Standing 5'5" with a 67.5-inch reach, he is known for a versatile finishing ability, particularly his dangerous grappling and submission skills. In his most recent outing at PFL Pittsburgh in March 2026, he faced Jack Cartwright in a competitive split decision. Prior to that, he secured a ground-and-pound victory over Arnold Jimenez and a technical submission via ninja choke against Davaajamts Batsuren.

Omar El Dafrawy

Omar El Dafrawy is an Egyptian welterweight fighter with a professional record of 15-6-0, currently competing in the PFL. Known for his explosive striking and opportunistic grappling, he stands 175cm tall with a 188cm reach. His recent performance saw him secure a first-round victory via left cross against James Vake in April 2026. This followed a decision loss to Florim Zendeli and a string of first and second-round finishes against Daniele Miceli, Mohammad Alaqraa, and Jarrah Al-Silawi.

Montana De La Rosa

Montana De La Rosa is a United States flyweight fighter competing in the UFC with a professional record of 13-9-1. Standing 5'7" with a 68-inch reach, she is recognized for her high-level grappling and submission skills. In her most recent outing in June 2024, she secured a split decision victory over Andrea Lee. Her previous results include a decision loss to JJ Aldrich, a submission loss to Tatiana Suarez, and a dominant second-round TKO victory over Ariane Lipski.

Tatiana Postarnakova

Tatiana Postarnakova is an undefeated flyweight fighter from Russia with a professional record of 7-0-0. Standing 5'6", she is known for her high-level grappling and clinical submission skills. In her most recent outing at PFL Pittsburgh in March 2026, she secured a unanimous decision victory over Elora Dana. Prior to that, she achieved four consecutive submission finishes in the Nashe Delo organization, including a rear naked choke against Geovanna Eduarda and several armbars.

Levan Khabalaev

Levan Khabalaev is an undefeated United States lightweight with a professional record of 5-0-0. Standing 6'2", he utilizes a kickboxing foundation to maintain a high finishing rate. He recently secured a first-round victory over Chamy Delva at PFL New York via knee to the body and ground strikes. His previous wins include a unanimous decision over Elvin Romero at CFFC 147 and three consecutive first-round stoppages across LFA, FFC, and WAK-1F.