The Professional Fighters League will bring its high-octane brand of MMA to Belgium for the very first time on July 5, as PFL Europe Brussels headlines a historic night at the ING Arena. Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (6-0), one of the nation’s fastest-rising stars, will finally make his long-awaited home debut in front of Belgian fans.

Joining Habirora is fellow undefeated Belgian Boris “Modern Gladiator” Mbarga Atangana (5-0), who looks to ignite his PFL journey with a powerful showing on home soil. Both fighters carry dominant records with every win ending inside the distance, promising fireworks for a Belgian crowd eager to see their heroes live.

Lapilus vs Taleb Set for Fireworks in Co-Main Event

The co-main event will showcase one of the most anticipated bantamweight matchups of the year as Taylor “Double Impact” Lapilus (21-4) takes on the reigning PFL MENA Bantamweight Champion Ali Taleb (12-1). Lapilus has won eight of his last nine and enters the bout in peak form, while Taleb brings ferocious knockout power and just one professional loss.

Also featured on the card is the opening round of the PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament, with eight fighters from across the continent competing for the $100,000 prize and a shot at future stardom. Fighters include Dean Garnett vs. Alexander Luster, Mahio Campanella vs. Matiss Zaharovs, Anas Azizoun vs. Gustavo Oliveira, and Julien Lopez vs. Jan Ciepłowski.

Belgium Set for Historic Night of MMA

Habirora has been vocal about what this night means to him, calling it a dream to finally fight in his homeland. “This isn’t just another fight. This is something special. For my people. For my country,” he said, promising to deliver a performance worthy of history.

PFL CEO Pete Murray said the organization is ready to make a statement in Belgium with elite talent and a show like never before. Tickets go on pre-sale May 22 at 12:00pm CEST and on general sale starting May 23. The event will be streamed live on DAZN in Belgium, France, the UK, and Ireland.