UBS Arena played host to an action-packed night of mixed martial arts as PFL New York Presented by Arkham lit up the Big Apple with unforgettable performances and thrilling finishes. The event comes on the heels of yesterday’s landmark merger announcement between MVP and the PFL. MVP Co-Founders, Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidaria, joined Chief Executive Officer John Martin cageside for the event which created the new platform under the MVP banner. Several global combat sports stars were in attendance to witness this incredible night of action including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Islam Machachev, Kamaru Usman, Royce Gracie and PFL Interim World Champion Johnny Eblen.
In the main event, Usman Nurmagomedov (22-0, 1NC) continued his reign of dominance with a first round TKO of previously-undefeated challenger Archie “King” Colgan (13-1) to retain the PFL Lightweight World Championship. Nurmagomedov put his striking arsenal on full display as he dropped Colgan with a well-placed head kick followed by a left hook. Colgan survived momentarily, but the champ put the challenger away with a pair of brutal uppercuts and ground and pound, all in the opening round.
The co-main event saw the triumphant return of “Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva (16-0), as she defeated Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz (9-6) by unanimous decision. Stepping into the cage for the first time in over a year, Ditcheva looked as sharp as ever, as she put on a striking clinic and landed a takedown. Kielholtz gave a valiant effort, but in the end, the PFL’s top Women’s Flyweight was just too much to handle.
Full PFL New York Main Card Results
PFL Lightweight World Title Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov (22-0, 1NC) defeated Archie Colgan (13-1) by TKO (strikes) at 3:42 of round one
Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Dakota Ditcheva (16-0) defeated Denise Kielholtz (9-6) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Lightweight Bout: Amru Magomedov (11-0) defeated Angel Alvarez (11-3) via TKO (strikes) at 4:28 of round two
Light Heavyweight Bout: Moustapha Diakhate (6-0-1) defeated Darryl Walker (2-1) via TKO (strikes) at 2:35 in round one
Preliminary Card Results
Bantamweight Bout: Lazaro Dayron (11-0-1) defeated Raufeon Stots (21-5) via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
Bantamweight Bout: Sean Gauci (12-1) defeated Allan Begosso (10-5-1) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Catchweight Bout (175 lbs): Omar El Dafrawy (16-6) defeated Jonathan Piersma (12-4, 1NC) via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Women’s Flyweight Bout: Tatiana Postarnakova (8-0) defeated Montana De La Rosa (13-10-1) via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
Lightweight Bout: Levan Khabalaev (5-0) defeated Chamy Delva (7-2) via TKO (punches) at 1:44 in round one
