PFL New York to feature Usman Nurmagomedov, Dakota Ditcheva on July 31
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will debut in New York on July 31, featuring top fighters Usman Nurmagomedov and Dakota Ditcheva. Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title against Archie Colgan, while Ditcheva returns from injury to face Denise Kielholtz. The event will take place at UBS Arena and will be broadcast on ESPN.
- ▪PFL New York will be headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov defending his lightweight title against Archie Colgan.
- ▪Dakota Ditcheva will return from injury to compete against Denise Kielholtz in the co-main event.
- ▪The event is scheduled for July 31 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, Long Island.
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