Patrick Habibzadeh (8-0) and Benson Henderson (30-12) completed their pre-fight staredown ahead of their scheduled bout at PFL Brussels. The event is set to take place on May 23 in Brussels. Habibzadeh enters undefeated while Henderson brings extensive veteran experience with his 42-fight professional record. The post features imagery of their face-off, building anticipation for the upcoming PFL event.
Patrick Habibzadeh and Benson Henderson came face to face at their pre-fight staredown as PFL Brussels draws closer, with the two lightweights scheduled to meet on May 23 in Belgium.
Habibzadeh enters the bout with a perfect 8-0 professional record, bringing an undefeated slate into what figures to be one of the more notable tests of his young career to date.
Henderson, known as "Smooth," is one of the most decorated veterans in lightweight history. The 42-year-old American, who trains out of MMA Lab and competes out of a southpaw stance, carries a 24-7 record according to AgentMMA's verified data and brings a wealth of experience across a lengthy professional career. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Henderson averages 2.93 significant strikes landed per minute at 45 percent accuracy, and supplements his standup with a consistent wrestling attack at 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes, adding submission threats at a rate of 0.8 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Habibzadeh's unbeaten record faces its stiffest test against a proven former champion-level competitor in Henderson
- Henderson, at 42, is looking to demonstrate he remains a viable force in the PFL lightweight field
- The contrasting profiles — undefeated prospect versus seasoned veteran — give the matchup clear stakes within the PFL format
