The PFL will return to New York on Friday, July 31st with a major event. Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his title on the card.
The PFL will return to New York on Friday, July 31, headlined by a lightweight title defense from undefeated champion Usman Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov, 27, carries a perfect 20-0-0 professional record into the bout and currently sits at number 14 in the pound-for-pound rankings. The Russian champion stands five-foot-eleven with a 71-inch reach and has built his reputation on technical, controlled performances. He lands strikes at a rate of 0.36 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of nearly 53 percent, reflecting a measured, efficient approach rather than high-volume output. His grappling threat is ever-present, averaging 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Nurmagomedov puts his unbeaten record and PFL lightweight title on the line in one of the sport's most prominent markets
- A win in New York would further cement his case as one of the division's elite and strengthen his pound-for-pound standing
- The card's full lineup is expected to add significant depth to what is already a marquee summer date for the promotion
