Patrick Habirora, Benson Henderson official for PFL Brussels main event

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All fighters successfully made weight ahead of PFL Brussels, officially confirming the full fight card for Saturday’s event at the ING Arena in Belgium. The promotion returns to Brussels for the second time with a lineup featuring rising contenders, veteran names, and a hometown main event that has generated strong local attention.

Belgian welterweight Patrick Habirora headlines the card against former UFC and WEC champion Benson Henderson in the biggest fight of his professional career. Habirora entered the weigh-ins undefeated at 8-0 and successfully hit 170.9 pounds, while Henderson followed closely at 171.0 pounds to finalize the welterweight clash.

PFL Brussels athletes during official weigh-ins before Saturday’s event.
PFL Brussels athletes during official weigh-ins before Saturday’s event.

The matchup has become one of the most anticipated MMA events in Belgium this year, with fans expected to heavily support Habirora inside the ING Arena. Henderson brings decades of elite-level experience into the contest, while Habirora looks to secure the biggest victory of his rising career on home soil.

Taylor Lapilus and Jake Hadley also made their co-main event official after both fighters comfortably cleared the bantamweight limit. Lapilus weighed 135.7 pounds, while Hadley came in at 136.0 pounds ahead of their featured showdown.

The remainder of the main card proceeded without issue as fighters across multiple divisions successfully completed weigh-ins. Boris Atangana and Jared Gooden both made weight for their middleweight contest, while bantamweights Marcirley Alves and Naoki Inoue each registered identical 135.5-pound readings.

Featherweights Asaël Adjoudj and Keisuke Sasu also finalized their bout after weighing 145.9 and 145.3 pounds respectively. The card continues to add depth to the PFL’s ongoing season format as athletes compete for positioning toward playoff opportunities.

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Main event spotlight

Patrick Habirora enters the spotlight carrying both momentum and local expectations as he prepares for his first PFL main event appearance in Belgium. The undefeated prospect has steadily built his reputation as one of the country’s top emerging MMA names and now faces his toughest challenge against a globally recognized veteran.

Benson Henderson remains one of the most accomplished fighters on the card, bringing experience from championship runs across multiple major organizations. His presence in Brussels has elevated the profile of the event and added significant intrigue to the welterweight matchup.

The weigh-ins confirmed no final complications heading into fight night, allowing both competitors to fully shift focus toward strategy and preparation. With contrasting career stages and fighting backgrounds, the matchup presents a major test for both athletes.

Full card finalized

A late adjustment was made on the preliminary card after Youssouf Binate withdrew from his scheduled bout against Movsar Ibragimov. England’s Shane Campbell stepped in on short notice to keep the matchup intact under catchweight conditions.

The rest of the preliminary card moved forward smoothly with all scheduled competitors making weight successfully. Baris Adiguzel and Gustavo Oliveira completed their bantamweight obligations, while light heavyweights Donegi Abena and Joe Schilling also cleared the scales.

Welterweights Khamzat Abaev and Luca Poclit officially confirmed their bout after weighing 170.4 and 170.9 pounds respectively. Additional fights featuring Adam Meskini against Keweny Lopes and Rustam Serbiev versus Ashley Reece rounded out the successful weigh-in session.

Broadcast coverage for PFL Brussels will be available internationally, including on the ESPN App in the United States. Fans in Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom will also have dedicated viewing options as the promotion stages another major European event.

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