{"id":31094,"date":"2026-03-02T20:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/31094\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T20:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:46:07","slug":"pfl-brussels-set-for-the-ing-arena-on-may-23-as-patrick-habirora-faces-benson-henderson-in-the-main-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/31094\/","title":{"rendered":"PFL BRUSSELS SET FOR THE ING ARENA ON MAY 23 AS PATRICK HABIRORA FACES BENSON HENDERSON IN THE MAIN EVENT"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PFL Returns to Brussels on May 23, as Belgium\u2019s Patrick \u201cThe Belgian Bomber\u201d Takes Center Stage at ING Arena, Headlining Against MMA Legend Benson \u201cSmooth\u201d Henderson<\/p>\n

Pre-sale Tickets Are Available From Tuesday March 3 at 12:00 PM CET, With Tickets on General Sale From Wednesday March 4 at 12:00 PM CET via\u00a0pfl.info\/brussels<\/a><\/p>\n

PFL Brussels will be available in the U.S. on the ESPN app, and on RMC Sport in France<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK\u00a0(March\u00a02, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) returns to the ING Arena on Saturday, May 23, for\u00a0PFL Brussels, as Belgium\u2019s own No.10 ranked\u00a0Patrick \u201cThe Belgian Bomber\u201d Habirora\u00a0(8-0) puts his undefeated record on the line in the welterweight main event against former UFC Champion\u00a0Benson \u201cSmooth\u201d Henderson\u00a0(30-12), pitting one of the sport\u2019s top prospects against the decorated veteran.<\/p>\n

Pre-sale tickets for\u00a0PFL Brussels\u00a0are available from Tuesday March 3 at 12:00 PM CET, and tickets will go on general sale from Wednesday March 4 at 12:00 PM CET via\u00a0pfl.info\/brussels<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Habirora is one of Europe\u2019s most promising rising talents, carrying an unblemished 8-0 record with seven victories coming by way of KO or TKO. \u201cThe Belgian Bomber\u201d silenced any remaining doubters last December at\u00a0PFL Lyon\u00a0against his toughest test to date, Kevin Jousset. A thunderous first-round knockout followed by relentless ground-and-pound sent the Lyon crowd into a frenzy and left many wondering just how high his ceiling in MMA truly is. Currently ranked No. 10 at welterweight, Habirora will face the biggest name of his career in Brussels, aiming to add a true legend to his rapidly growing r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n

A former WEC and UFC champion, \u201cSmooth\u201d has seen it all inside the cage and remains one of the most accomplished athletes of his era. Henderson owns victories over the likes of Nate Diaz, Frankie Edgar (twice), and Jorge Masvidal, underscoring the level of elite competition he has defeated throughout his nearly 20-year MMA career. Recently sharpening his tools across multiple combat sports disciplines, including grappling, karate, wrestling, and boxing, Henderson now returns to MMA determined to prove that his experience, versatility, and championship pedigree still make him a dangerous matchup for any athlete in the division.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0PFL Brussels card is set to be broadcast in the U.S on the ESPN App for fans with access to the ESPN Unlimited plan.<\/p>\n

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Updated\u00a0PFL Brussels\u00a0Main Card:<\/p>\n

ING Arena, Brussels, Belgium<\/p>\n

\u00a06 pm CEST | 12pm EST | Saturday, May 23 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n

ESPN App (U.S.) | RMC Sport (France)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Welterweight Main Event:\u00a0#10-Patrick Habirora\u00a0(8-0) vs.\u00a0Benson Henderson (30-12)<\/p>\n

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UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE:<\/p>\n

Friday, March 20 –\u00a0PFL Madrid\u00a0– Palacio Vistalegre – Madrid, Spain
Saturday, March 28 –\u00a0PFL Pittsburgh\u00a0– UPMC Events Center – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Saturday, April 11 –\u00a0PFL Chicago\u00a0– Wintrust Arena – Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, April 16 –\u00a0PFL\u00a0Belfast\u00a0–\u00a0SSE Arena Belfast – Belfast, Northern Ireland
Saturday, May 2 –\u00a0PFL Sioux Falls\u00a0–\u00a0Sanford Pentagon – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Saturday, May 23 –\u00a0PFL Brussels\u00a0–\u00a0ING Arena – Brussels, Belgium\u00a0
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