Patrício Habirorou (8-0) and Benson Henderson (30-12) had their staredown ahead of PFL Brussels. The event is scheduled to take place on May 23 in Brussels. Both fighters will be competing at the upcoming PFL event. Henderson brings a veteran record of 30-12, while Habirorou remains undefeated at 8-0. The face-off was captured and shared as a preview of their upcoming bout.
Patrício Habirorou and Benson Henderson came face to face at the pre-fight staredown ahead of PFL Brussels, scheduled for May 23 in Belgium, with the two set to collide at the event.
Benson "Smooth" Henderson is one of the most experienced fighters in MMA, though the verified record on file shows the 42-year-old American at 24 wins and 7 losses. A southpaw out of MMA Lab, Henderson stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach. He averages 2.93 significant strikes landed per minute at 45 percent accuracy and adds consistent wrestling pressure at 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a multi-dimensional threat even deep into his career.
Habirorou enters the bout undefeated, carrying a perfect 8-0 record. The young prospect will be looking to test that unblemished mark against one of the sport's most seasoned competitors.
Why it matters
- Habirorou's unbeaten record faces its stiffest test yet against a veteran with decades of high-level experience
- Henderson's wrestling and submission game — averaging 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes — presents a serious challenge for the undefeated newcomer
- The outcome carries implications for both fighters' standing in the PFL, with Habirorou looking to build momentum and Henderson seeking a statement win late in his career
