Highlights from MMA Weekend: PFL New York and UFC Belgrade

The recent MMA weekend provided fans with exciting events, starting with the PFL's notable card in Long Island on Friday. Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title against Archie Colgan, while Dakota Ditcheva returned to the cage after a year, facing Denise Kielholtz.

The following day, the UFC held its inaugural event in Belgrade, Serbia, where welterweights Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez faced off in the main event, featuring a card largely populated by local fighters.

Navajo Stirling emerged as a new contender in the light heavyweight division after defeating former champion Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event. His rise presents a potential dilemma for City Kickboxing, as he trains alongside current champion Carlos Ulberg. Meanwhile, Nurmagomedov's decisive victory has led to speculation about his future, particularly with the recent merger of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and the PFL. Lastly, Ditcheva's performance has set the stage for a significant matchup against Liz Carmouche, which is expected to be a major event in women's MMA.