Highly-Touted Belgian prospect to face ex-UFC champ in PFL Brussels headliner
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Highly-Touted Belgian prospect to face ex-UFC champ in PFL Brussels headliner
"Habirora has been victorious in his first eight professional outings, finishing all but one via knockout or technical knockout. In 2025, he scored first-round KO victories against UFC veterans Danny Roberts and Kevin Jousset in his two PFL appearances."
"A former UFC lightweight champion, Henderson hasn't competed in MMA since March 2023, when he suffered a first-round submission loss to Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 292. Since then "Smooth" has stayed busy with a variety of combat sports ventures, including appearances in grappling, boxing and Karate Combat."
Patrick Habirora, an undefeated Professional Fighters League prospect, will compete against Benson Henderson in the main event of PFL Brussels at ING Arena in Brussels, Belgium on May 23. The bout will take place at 170 pounds. Habirora has won all eight of his professional fights, with seven finishes via knockout or technical knockout. In 2025, he defeated UFC veterans Danny Roberts and Kevin Jousset in first-round knockouts during his PFL appearances. Henderson, a former UFC lightweight champion, returns to MMA competition after nearly three years away. His last MMA fight was in March 2023, when he lost to Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 292. During his hiatus, Henderson competed in grappling, boxing, and Karate Combat.
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