The bout marked Dakota Ditcheva's first in over a year – and there may have been some ring rust.

Usman Nurmagomedov and Dakota Ditcheva will return at PFL New York, with the Dagestani champion defending his lightweight title against Archie Colgan and the undefeated Brit facing Bellator veteran Denise Kielholtz.

The official weigh ins for PFL New York took place earlier this morning ahead of tomorrow’s “Usman vs. Colgan” fight card, which goes down Fri., July 31, 2026, inside UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York.

The PFL women's flyweight title fight fans have been demanding might be next.

Dakota Ditcheva returned from a year-long layoff to defeat Denise Kielholtz by unanimous decision in the co-main event of PFL New York.

The PFL returns this week with the lightweight title on the line at the top of the lineup. PFL New York (ESPN, ESPN+) takes place at UBS Arena in Belmont Park on Long Island. Get pick results from our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers, as well as additional analysis, below.

Dakota Ditcheva is bothered by the boos in her PFL New York win and reacts to her post-fight interview snub

The PFL New York main card opening bout featured a light heavyweight contest between Moustapha Diakhate and Darryl Walker.

Jake Paul’s first attempt to play the role of PFL’s Dana White backfired on Friday night. The UFC CEO typically crowns his champions by wrapping the belt around their waists after title fights.

Amru Magomedov seems like the next star in a long line of Team Nurmagomedov notables.