Main event confirmed for PFL Brussels on July 5

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced PFL Europe Brussels on 5 July at the ING Arena will be headlined by Belgium’s own Patrick 'The Belgian Bomber' Habirora (6-0), who will make his first walk to the SmartCage as the main event in a welterweight showcase bout when he goes up against England’s highly skilled veteran Danny 'Hot Chocolate' Roberts (18-8) in his PFL debut. 

Habirora boasts a flawless record, with five of his six victories coming by way of KO/TKO, thanks to a devastating striking skillset which has fueled the Belgian’s rapid rise and made him a fan favourite.

The shining star hailing from Team Sendo in Brussels will meet the former UFC seasoned star Danny Roberts, whose decorated career with a total of 13 career finishes will make him Habirora’s most experienced and dangerous opponent to date, and looks to take the Belgian to places he’s never been inside the SmartCage.

Habirora boasts a flawless record, with five of his six victories coming by way of KO/TKO, thanks to a devastating striking skillset which has fueled the Belgian’s rapid rise and made him a fan favourite. The shining star hailing from Team Sendo in Brussels will meet the 14-UFC fight seasoned star Danny Roberts, whose decorated career with a total of 13 career finishes will make him Habirora’s most experienced and dangerous opponent to date, and looks to take the Belgian to places he’s never been inside the SmartCage.

In the co-main event will be the new PFL signing Taylor 'Double Impact' Lapilus (21-4), whose recent run of dominance with eight wins in his last nine fights has made him a true phenom in the bantamweight division. He will go up against the 2024 PFL MENA Bantamweight Champion Ali Taleb (12-1), a fighter with ferocious knockout power and only one loss in his professional career, which will prove to be a true clash of the world’s best at 135 lbs. 

“It’s always been my dream to bring a major global MMA organisation to Belgium. Something that’s never been done before. I’ve always had to fight abroad, carry the flag far from home, and prove myself outside my country. But now, it’s finally time to come back, on 5 July. Time to come home,” said Habirora.

He continued: “This isn’t just another fight. This is something special. For my people. For my country. For every Belgian who’s been supporting me since day one. I’m preparing something incredible for you all. And I truly can’t wait for that day to come because it’s going to be historic.”

“PFL is making its first ever trip to Brussels, and we are going to put on a show in the ING Arena for the people of Belgium like nothing they’ve seen before. We have an absolute star on our hands with Patrick Habirora, and his fans are going to erupt when they see him make his first ever walk as the main event. Get your tickets, because we’re going to make history,” said PFL Chief Executive Officer Pete Murray.

Also on the card will be the first round of the PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament, featuring athletes from six different countries looking to start their path towards the Championship and $100,000. 

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