Overview
- The PFL announced Henderson vs. Habirora for May 23 at ING Arena in Brussels, set at welterweight (170 pounds).
- U.S. coverage is slated for ESPN Unlimited, with the main card scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET.
- Henderson, 42, returns to MMA for the first time since a March 2023 loss to Usman Nurmagomedov and has recently competed in grappling, boxing, and Karate Combat.
- Habirora enters 8-0 with seven knockouts, including first-round finishes of UFC veterans Danny Roberts and Kevin Jousset in 2025.
- PFL has framed the bout as relevant to its welterweight pecking order, with reporting indicating the winner could enter the title mix to challenge champion Thad Jean.