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Usman Nurmagomedov KO’s Colgan, Mulls UFC Top-10 Debut

8/1/2026

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Usman Nurmagomedov ended his PFL contract by knocking out Archie Colgan at PFL New York.
The knockout gave him a second lightweight defense and kept his record at 22-0.
Nurmagomedov said he is weighing UFC offers, noting money, family and legacy concerns.
He will consult his team, brother Umar Nurmagomedov and cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov before deciding.
Experts predict his UFC debut will be against a top-10 lightweight such as Mateusz Gamrot.

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Usman Nurmagomedov ended his PFL contract by knocking out Archie Colgan at PFL New York.
The knockout gave him a second lightweight defense and kept his record at 22-0.
Nurmagomedov said he is weighing UFC offers, noting money, family and legacy concerns.
He will consult his team, brother Umar Nurmagomedov and cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov before deciding.
Experts predict his UFC debut will be against a top-10 lightweight such as Mateusz Gamrot.