Mansour Barnaoui vs. Archie Colgan round-by-round updates: PFL World Tournament 6: Mansour Barnaoui vs. Archie Colgan: Live round-by-round updates

Archie Colgan has made it look easy so far with eleven wins, zero losses, and barely a scratch on his record. But on June 20 at PFL 6, he enters unfamiliar territory against the most dangerous submission artist he’s ever faced.

His opponent, Mansour Barnaoui, is an experienced finisher with 15 submission wins, a former champion across multiple promotions, and a true globetrotter in the lightweight ranks. Barnaoui’s recent run proves he still has plenty of fight left.

He submitted Yusuke Yachi in the first round in early 2024 and tapped out Alfie Davis in November. Now, he gets his shot at redemption after his fight with Colgan was scrapped last month in Paris.

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Round 1

Barnaoui starts attacking from the long range with straight kicks and punches. He eats an overhand right from Colgan while fighting the hands. Barnaoui gets in range, lands a four-punch combination, and several knees from the Thai clinch. Colgan gets the over-under and lands good shots. Beautiful check right hook from Colgan that snaps Barnaoui's head back. Colgan seems to have found his range and lands an overhand right behind Barnaoui's step-in elbow. Colgan gets in chest to chest and takes his opponent down and lands big elbows.

Our Score: 10-9 Colgan

Round 2

Barnoui is landing volume punches whenever he gets in range, but Colgan takes his opponent down. They get back on their feet after a brief scramble. Colgan lands an overhand right and initiates a clinch when Barnoui bends down to get his mouth guard back. Colgan takes Barnoui to the ground and lands vicious elbows. He goes for the arm triangle, but Barnoui survives the submission attempt. Barnoui attempts to sneak in an armbar after a failed Americana submission. They get back in the striking range and close the round with a good exchange.

Our Score: 10-9 Colgan (20-18 overall)

Round 3

Barnoui hurts Colgan on the feet and sinks in a standing guillotine. Colgan slams his opponent to the canvas, and Barnoui eventually transition to full mount. Barnoui hurts Colgan with solid punches, but Colgan reverses the position. He's on top now, landing punishing shots. Barnoui is bloodied and battered. They get back on the feet in the closing seconds of the fight. What a fight!

Our Score: 10-9 Colgan (30-27 overall)

Official Result

Archie Colgan defeats Mansour Barnaoui by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, and 30-27)

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