VIDEO: PFL Sensation Knocks Out Former UFC Champion in 21 Seconds, Drives Fans Wild and Challenges Netflix Star

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Habirora celebrates victory in the PFL. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/PFL

The promising Patrick Habirora confirmed his favoritism at PFL Brussels in a stunning way. In the main fight of the event held last Saturday (23), in Belgium, the home athlete faced Ben henderson, former UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), and needed only 21 seconds to knock him out. Excited by achieving the biggest victory of his career, the athlete issued a surprising challenge.

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In the cage, during a fight valid for the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), Habirora landed an unassuming punch on 'Bendo', 42 years old and without fighting MMA since 2023, who fell. With the American in a precarious situation, 'The Belgian Bomber' delivered punches, forcing the referee to stop the fight, and celebrated the victory with the fans, who were going wild at the 'ING Arena'.

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Next, the athlete, undefeated in the sport, set his sights on Mike Perry, who is not part of the PFL but rather Bare Knuckle FC, the largest bare-knuckle boxing organization, and who shone at Netflix's first MMA event by delivering a beating to Nate diazIn May, the American bad boy has not yet commented, but Habirora has made it clear that he is his dream opponent at the moment.

“I just want to thank everyone who came. A round of applause for the legendary Bendo, please, everyone. Respect. This is a sport. We fight, but let's have a drink together. We are not enemies in this world full of wars and conflicts. We need to use this to say that we must respect each other and everyone.”

I heard they were talking about Mike PerryHey Perry, if you come to the PFL, let's go. I know that's maybe what the PFL wants from me. Someone told me that. So, let's go. If you want to…”

Habirora fighters in MMA

Patrick Habirora, 25, is a promising MMA fighter who has been excelling in the PFL. The Belgian began his career in the sport in 2024 and debuted in the organization that same year. In the sport, he has fought nine times and won all of them, eight by knockout. His main victories were against... Ben henderson, Danny Roberts e Kevin Jousset, all former UFC fighters