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Khabib vs. Gaethje: Coaching Showdown at PFL New York!
30 Jul
Summary
- Gaethje will corner Colgan opposite Khabib cornering Nurmagomedov.
- The event is headlined by undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.
- Khabib's last professional fight was against Justin Gaethje in 2020.
PFL New York will feature a unique matchup on July 31st at UBS Arena, Long Island, as rivals Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov will be in opposing corners, coaching their respective fighters. Gaethje confirmed he will be cornering lightweight contender Archie Colgan. He will face Khabib, who is set to coach his cousin, the undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.
Usman Nurmagomedov, with a 21-0 record, will defend his inaugural PFL lightweight championship against the undefeated Archie Colgan (13-0). This bout headlines the PFL New York event. Usman secured the title in October 2025 and has since defended it once. Colgan enters the fight on a six-fight winning streak.
The upcoming PFL event highlights a significant past encounter, as Khabib Nurmagomedov's final professional MMA fight occurred in October 2020 against Justin Gaethje. Khabib won that bout by technical submission, concluding his career shortly after the passing of his father.
