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Usman Nurmagomedov

3 stories covering Usman Nurmagomedov — news, results and analysis.

Usman Nurmagomedov during a PFL lightweight title fight
UFC

Usman Nurmagomedov Dares Archie Colgan to Test His Wrestling

The PFL lightweight king fights out his contract Friday against the No. 1 contender — and won't rule out a UFC jump afterward.

Jul 30, 2026

Justin Gaethje standing in the Octagon during a UFC event
UFC

Gaethje vs a Nurmagomedov, Round 2 — This Time in Opposite Corners

Six years after Khabib submitted him, Justin Gaethje corners Archie Colgan against Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL New York on Saturday.

Jul 30, 2026

Islam Makhachev, whose coach Javier Mendez has backed teammate Usman Nurmagomedov to beat the UFC lightweight division
UFC

Makhachev's Coach Says 21-0 Usman Nurmagomedov Beats Every UFC Lightweight

Javier Mendez claims the PFL champ tops the entire 155-pound field — with one exception. Nurmagomedov could hit free agency August 1.

Jul 27, 2026