NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will travel to Belgium on Saturday, May 23, for a major welterweight clash at the ING Arena in Brussels.

The main event will be the undefeated Belgium team Patrick Habirora (8-0) puts his perfect record on the line against the former UFC and WEC champion Benson Henderson (30-12). In this fight, one of the fastest developing players in Europe will face one of the most successful veterans of this sport.

Information about tickets and broadcasts

Pre-sale tickets for PFL Brussels will be available from Tuesday, March 3 at 12:00 CET, with general sales starting on Wednesday, March 4 at 12:00 CET at pfl.info/brussels.

The event will be broadcast live in the United States on the ESPN app for subscribers with access to the ESPN Unlimited plan, while fans in France will be able to follow the action on RMC Sport.

The undefeated Belgian striker faces his biggest challenge

Habirora, currently ranked No. 10 in the welterweight rankings, enters the fight with an impressive 8-0 professional record, including seven wins by KO or TKO. Known as “The Belgian Bomber,” he made a statement last December at the PFL Lyon Stadium, beating Kevin Jousset with a massive first-round knockout followed by relentless ground striking.

Now, competing in front of a home crowd in Brussels, Habirora will face the most formidable opponent of his teenage career. A victory over Henderson would significantly raise his welterweight status and solidify his reputation as one of Europe’s top elite prospects.

Henderson’s championship pedigree

Henderson brings nearly two decades of elite-level experience to the cage. Former UFC and WEC lightweight champion “Polished” has defeated top fighters including Nate Diaz, Frankie Edgar (twice) and Jorge Masvidal.

Most recently, Henderson continued to hone his skills in multiple combat sports, including grappling, karate, wrestling and boxing, before returning to MMA competition. The veteran is determined to prove that his experience, versatility and mastery continue to make him a earnest threat in the league.

Updated PFL Brussels main card

Premises: ING Arena – Brussels, Belgium
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Start time: 18:00 CEST | 12:00 EST
Program: ESPN App (USA) | RMC Sport (France)

Welterweight main event:
#10 Patrick Habirora (8-0) vs. Benson Henderson (30-12)

With local pride and a former world cage champion on the line, PFL Brussels promises a high-stakes main event that could shape the future of the welterweight division.