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PFL Brussels culminates as Patrick Habirora sends the Belgian faithful into a raucous ovation as he knocked out Benson Henderson in 20 seconds\u00a0<\/p>\n
France\u2019s Taylor Lapilus called\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0title\u00a0shot following\u00a0his co-main event victory over\u00a0England\u2019s Jake Hadley via\u00a0unanimous decision\u00a0<\/p>\n
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BRUSSELS (MAY 23, 2026) –\u00a0PFL Brussels\u00a0has come to a close\u00a0after a night filled with elite MMA action in Belgium\u2019s capital.
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Patrick \u201cThe Belgian Bomber\u201d Habirora\u00a0(9-0) continues to be one of Europe\u2019s most exciting prospects as he delivered a devastating performance, knocking out MMA icon\u00a0Benson \u201cSmooth\u201d Henderson\u00a0(30-13) in 20 seconds with a leaping left hook. Now undefeated in nine fights with eight finishes, the world is at the Belgian\u2019s feet as he looks to climb the rankings and make himself undeniable in PFL.
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In the co-main event, surging French bantamweight\u00a0Taylor \u201cDouble Impact\u201d Lapilus\u00a0(25-4) left the cage victorious after cruising to a unanimous decision over England\u2019s\u00a0Jake \u201cWhite Kong\u201d Hadley\u00a0(12-6). Lapilus showed there are levels to MMA, and he is amongst the world\u2019s elite. Now on a six-fight win-streak, the Frenchman took to the microphone and demanded a title fight be in his immediate future.
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Boris Mbarga \u201cModern Gladiator\u201d Atangana\u00a0(9-0) announced himself to the PFL Middleweight division in emphatic fashion as he KO\u2019d\u00a0Jared \u201cNiteTrain\u201d Gooden\u00a0(23-12). A head kick spelt the beginning of the end, as the Belgian bruiser proceeded to pressure the wobbled American against the cage and threw heavy hooks which led to the referee stopping the fight.\u00a0
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In a RIZIN collaboration bout, former RIZIN Champion\u00a0Naoki Inoue\u00a0(21-5) came out victorious against\u00a02025 PFL Bantamweight Tournament Champion and No.6 ranked\u00a0Marcirley \u201cDurin\u201d Alves\u00a0(15-5) via split decision. Inoue controlled the distance early with the reach and height advantage, before getting dragged into Alves\u2019 style of fight, exchanging heavy blows. In an extremely close fight with only a one-punch differential between the fighters, the judges gave the decision to the man from Japan.
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In the main card opener, striking sensation and No.8 ranked featherweight\u00a0Asa\u00ebl \u201cThe Sultan\u201d Adjoudj\u00a0(11-1)\u00a0defeated the former Shooto Featherweight World Champion\u00a0Keisuke \u201cSasuke\u201d Sasu (14-5-1) via a devastating head kick in the second round. The experience of the former three-time world kickboxing champion was on full display as he peppered\u00a0his opponent with a wide variety of kicks before going high, knocking Sasu out before he hit the canvas. Adjoudj set his intentions for the title on the microphone after his fight.<\/p>\n
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Full\u00a0PFL Brussels\u00a0Main Card Results:
Patrick Habirora\u00a0(9-0) defeated\u00a0Benson Henderson\u00a0(30-13) via knockout (punches) at 0:20 in round one<\/p>\n
Taylor Lapilus\u00a0(25-4) defeated\u00a0Jake Hadley\u00a0(12-6) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)<\/p>\n
Boris Atangana\u00a0(9-0) defeated\u00a0Jared Gooden\u00a0(23-12) via knockout (punches) at 1:05 in round one<\/p>\n
Naoki Inoue\u00a0(21-5) defeated\u00a0Marcirley \u201cDurin\u201d Alves\u00a0(15-5) via split decision (29-28 x2, 27-30)<\/p>\n
Asa\u00ebl Adjoudj\u00a0(11-1) defeated\u00a0Keisuke Sasu\u00a0(14-5-1) via knockout (head kick) at 2:22 in round two<\/p>\n
Preliminary Card Results:
Gustavo Oliveira\u00a0(13-2) defeated\u00a0Baris Adiguzel\u00a0(10-2) via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:10 in round two<\/p>\n
Donegi Abena\u00a0(1-0) defeated\u00a0Joe Schilling\u00a0(4-7) via TKO (retirement, Schilling refused to continue after foul) in round one<\/p>\n
Movsar Ibragimov\u00a0(8-1) defeated\u00a0Shane Campbell\u00a0(5-5) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:28 in round one<\/p>\n
Khamzat Abaev\u00a0(6-1) defeated\u00a0Luca Poclit\u00a0(10-3) via knockout at 2:56 in round one<\/p>\n
Adam Meskini\u00a0(11-3) defeated\u00a0Keweny Lopes\u00a0(12-5-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)<\/p>\n
Ashley Reece\u00a0(10-3) defeated\u00a0Rustam Serbiev (9-6) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)<\/p>\n
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UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE:
Saturday, June 27 \u2013\u00a0PFL San Diego\u00a0Presented by GOVX\u00a0\u2013 Pechanga Arena\u00a0San Diego\u00a0
Saturday, July 18 \u2013\u00a0PFL Austin\u00a0\u2013 Moody Center \u2013 Austin, Texas\u00a0\u00a0
Saturday, July 25 \u2013\u00a0PFL DC\u00a0\u2013 CareFirst Arena \u2013 Washington, D.C.
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