Usman Nurmagomedov Retains PFL Title by 1st-Round KO as Dakota Ditcheva Wins 30-27 Return
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Updated · Sherdog.com · Aug 1
Usman Nurmagomedov Retains PFL Title by 1st-Round KO as Dakota Ditcheva Wins 30-27 Return
3 articles · Updated · Sherdog.com · Aug 1
Summary
Usman Nurmagomedov capped PFL New York with a first-round knockout in the main event, retaining his title at UBS Arena on Long Island.
Dakota Ditcheva returned from a year-long injury layoff without visible rust, beating Denise Kielholtz 30-27 on all three cards after mixing sharp range striking with takedowns.
Amru Magomedov stayed unbeaten at 10-0 by stopping Angel Alvarez at 4:28 of Round 2 in a 157-pound catchweight bout after Alvarez missed weight.
Moustapha Diakhate also made an immediate impact in his PFL debut, finishing late replacement Darryl King Walker from mount at 2:35 of Round 1.
The card also featured Lazaro Dayron edging former interim Bellator champion Raufeon Stots, while PFL promoted its next event in Charlotte for Aug. 7.