PFL Brussels culminates as Patrick Habirora sends the Belgian devoted into a raucous ovation as he knocked out Benson Henderson in 20 seconds
BRUSSELS (MAY 23, 2026) – PFL Brussels has come to an in depth after an evening crammed with elite MMA motion in Belgium’s capital.
Patrick Habirora (9-0) continues to be considered one of Europe’s most fun prospects as he delivered a devastating efficiency, knocking out MMA icon Benson “Clean” Henderson (30-13) in 20 seconds with a leaping left hook. Now undefeated in 9 fights with eight finishes, the world is on the “The Belgian Bomber’s” toes as he seems to climb the rankings and make himself plain in PFL.
Within the co-main occasion, surging French bantamweight Taylor “Double Impression” Lapilus (25-4) left the cage victorious after cruising to a unanimous determination over England’s Jake “White Kong” Hadley (12-6). Lapilus confirmed there are ranges to MMA, and he’s amongst the world’s elite. Now on a six-fight win-streak, the Frenchman took to the microphone and demanded a title battle be in his speedy future.
Boris Mbarga “Trendy Gladiator” Atangana (9-0) introduced himself to the PFL Middleweight division in emphatic style as he KO’d Jared “NiteTrain” Gooden (23-12). A head kick spelt the start of the tip, because the Belgian bruiser proceeded to stress the wobbled American towards the cage and threw heavy hooks which led to the referee stopping the battle.
In a RIZIN collaboration bout, former RIZIN Champion Naoki Inoue (21-5) got here out victorious towards 2025 PFL Bantamweight Match Champion and No.6 ranked Marcirley “Durin” Alves (15-5) through break up determination. Inoue managed the space early with the attain and peak benefit, earlier than getting dragged into Alves’ fashion of battle, exchanging heavy blows. In an especially shut battle with solely a one-punch differential between the fighters, the judges gave the choice to the person from Japan.
In the principle card opener, placing sensation and No.8 ranked featherweight Asaël “The Sultan” Adjoudj (11-1) defeated the previous Shooto Featherweight World Champion Keisuke “Sasuke” Sasu (14-5-1) through a devastating head kick within the second spherical. The expertise of the previous three-time world kickboxing champion was on full show as he peppered his opponent with all kinds of kicks earlier than going excessive, knocking Sasu out earlier than he hit the canvas. Adjoudj set his intentions for the title on the microphone after his battle.
Full PFL Brussels Primary Card Outcomes:
Patrick Habirora (9-0) defeated Benson Henderson (30-13) through knockout (punches) at 0:20 in spherical one
Taylor Lapilus (25-4) defeated Jake Hadley (12-6) through unanimous determination (30-27 x3)
Boris Atangana (9-0) defeated Jared Gooden (23-12) through knockout (punches) at 1:05 in spherical one
Naoki Inoue (21-5) defeated Marcirley “Durin” Alves (15-5) through break up determination (29-28 x2, 27-30)
Asaël Adjoudj (11-1) defeated Keisuke Sasu (14-5-1) through knockout (head kick) at 2:22 in spherical two
Preliminary Card Outcomes:
Gustavo Oliveira (13-2) defeated Baris Adiguzel (10-2) through submission (guillotine choke) at 1:10 in spherical two
Donegi Abena (1-0) defeated Joe Schilling (4-7) through TKO (retirement, Schilling refused to proceed after foul) in spherical one
Movsar Ibragimov (8-1) defeated Shane Campbell (5-5) through submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:28 in spherical one
Khamzat Abaev (6-1) defeated Luca Poclit (10-3) through knockout at 2:56 in spherical one
Adam Meskini (11-3) defeated Keweny Lopes (12-5-1) through break up determination (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Ashley Reece (10-3) defeated Rustam Serbiev (9-6) through unanimous determination (29-28 x3)
