PFL announces lightweight matchup for Long Island card featuring Khabalaev
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed a lightweight bout for the upcoming PFL New York card in Long Island on June 25. Undefeated fighter Levan Khabalaev, with a record of 5-0, will face New Yorker Ryan Gerena, who is 4-1. Khabalaev is coming off three fights in prominent promotions, securing finishes in two. Gerena has won four straight since his professional debut loss and has three stoppages among his victories. The event will also feature a lightweight title fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Archie Colgan, along with other notable matchups.
- •PFL New York event scheduled for June 25 in Long Island.
- •Levan Khabalaev holds a record of 5-0; Ryan Gerena is 4-1.
- •Khabalaev finishes two of his last three fights.
- •Gerena has four consecutive wins since his debut loss.
- •Usman Nurmagomedov defends his title against Archie Colgan on the same card.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Professional Fighters League inks undefeated lightweight for Long Island card
"Professional Fighters League is bringing a lightweight showcase bout to PFL New York in Long Island with a bit of hometown cooking. The promotion has confirmed to Sherdog that undefeated Longo’s MMA product Levan Khabalaev (5-0) will lock horns with fellow New Yorker Ryan Gerena (4-1).
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