Patrick Habirora, who holds an 8-0 record, and veteran Benson Henderson, with a 30-12 record, faced off in a pre-fight staredown ahead of PFL Brussels. The event is scheduled to take place on May 23, 2026, in Brussels. No additional details about their matchup or the card were provided in the post.
Patrick Habirora and veteran Benson Henderson came face to face in a pre-fight staredown, with the two lightweights set to meet at PFL Brussels on May 23, 2026.
Henderson, known as "Smooth," is a 42-year-old American fighter out of MMA Lab who brings a wealth of experience to the matchup. The southpaw stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach and has built his game around a well-rounded approach, averaging 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 2.93 significant strikes landed per minute across his career. His verified record stands at 24-7.
Habirora enters the contest unbeaten, carrying an 8-0 record into the Brussels event. Further biographical and statistical data for the undefeated prospect were not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- Henderson's experience against an unbeaten prospect sets up a meaningful crossroads fight for both men.
- A win for Habirora over a recognizable veteran would significantly boost his profile in the PFL lightweight division.
- Henderson, at 42, brings a southpaw, multi-dimensional style that has tested opponents across his long career.
