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BRUSSELS — The ING Arena was electric as PFL Europe Brussels delivered an action-packed night of MMA, spotlighting elite talent and showcasing the sport’s rapid growth across the continent. From local heroes to international contenders, fans were treated to highlight-reel finishes, tactical battles, and rising stars staking their claim in the global spotlight.
Main Event: Habirora Stops Roberts in Spectacular Fashion
Belgium’s own Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (7-0) thrilled the home crowd with a devastating first-round TKO victory over UK veteran Danny “Hot Chocolate” Roberts (18-9). A head kick followed by vicious hammerfists ended the bout at 4:32 of Round 1, extending Habirora’s undefeated streak and firmly establishing him as one of Europe’s top Welterweight prospects.
Co-Main Event: Lapilus Outclasses Taleb
French standout Taylor “Double Impact” Lapilus (22-4) proved too much for Ali Taleb (12-2), earning a clean 30-27 unanimous decision. Lapilus’ grappling and control neutralized Taleb’s explosiveness and signaled that he’s ready to challenge anyone at 135 lbs within the PFL structure.
Tournament Bracket Shakers: Bantamweight Semifinalists Set
Advancing to the 2025 PFL Europe Bantamweight Semifinals:
Dean Garnett (13-3-1) def. Tuomas Grönvall – Unanimous Decision
Mahio Campanella (8-1) def. Matiss Zaharovs – Unanimous Decision
Jan Ciepłowski (9-0) def. Julien Lopez – 1st Round TKO
Gustavo Oliveira (11-2) def. Anas Azizoun – 1st Round KO (Spinning Back Elbow)
Upcoming Bantamweight Semifinal Matchups:
Jan Ciepłowski vs. Dean Garnett
Gustavo Oliveira vs. Mahio Campanella
Standout Performances from PFL Europe Brussels
Gaetano Pirrello submits Salvatore Liga in Round 1 with a ninja choke in a local showdown.
Boris “The Modern Gladiator” Mbarga Atangana (6-0) dismantles Bruno Santos in just 56 seconds.
Chequina Noso Pedro (10-4) upsets local favorite Khamzat Abaev via unanimous decision.
Movsar Ibragimov (7-0) earns a Von Flue choke submission win over Gerardo Fanny.
Ibragim “The Mauler” Ibragimov (10-0) hands Mathys Duragrin his first loss via dominant decision.
Paulina Wisniewska (6-0) shines with a head kick + RNC submission against Jessica Cunha.
Adam Meskini (10-3) blitzes Tiziano Ferranti for a Round 2 TKO stoppage.
Levi Batchelor (3-0) pulls off a last-minute ezekiel choke against Fahdi Khaled.
Salvo Guidice (2-0) submits Brice Belghazi in Round 3 after surviving early danger.
What’s Next for PFL Europe?
With the Bantamweight Semifinals set and breakout stars like Habirora, Lapilus, and Wisniewska gaining momentum, PFL Europe continues to establish itself as a premier platform for elite MMA in the region. All eyes now shift to the PFL Europe Nantes card in September, where the road to championship glory resumes.
Stay tuned at PFLMMA.com for all fight announcements and watch highlights on PFL’s YouTube and DAZN platforms.
Follow PFL Europe on social media for behind-the-scenes content, fighter interviews, and exclusive fight week coverage.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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