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Undefeated Patrick Habirora to Main-Event PFL Brussels Against Benson Henderson

This fight tests whether Habirora's hype built on six straight finishes translates against a 42-year-old veteran returning after a 2023 layoff.

Overview

  • PFL has confirmed Habirora vs. Henderson as the main event at ING Arena in Brussels and the fighters held a cordial faceoff during fight week.
  • Habirora is 8-0 as a pro with six consecutive finishes and back-to-back knockouts in PFL showings that have driven a large social following.
  • Dan Hardy, who signed Habirora to the PFL in 2024, has publicly backed him and framed the matchup as a moment to accelerate the prospect's rise.
  • Henderson is 42 and has not fought since a March 2023 first-round title loss to Usman Nurmagomedov in Bellator, making this his return to MMA competition.
  • The bout will air as part of PFL Europe coverage on outlets including talkSPORT and ESPN platforms, and a Habirora win could fast-track his move into higher-tier opposition while a Henderson win would mark a notable veteran rebound.