Le PHÉNOMÈNE Patrick Habirora se confie en studio

His professional career has started perfectly. Amateur world champion in 2023, Patrick Habirora turned pro in early 2024 and has since racked up an 8-0 record, including 7 KOs/TKOs. The Belgian fighter intends to continue this streak on May 23rd in the main event of PFL Brussels, where he will face Benson Henderson, a former UFC champion nearing the end of his career. This bout should further boost his international hype. Before this third consecutive fight against former UFC fighters, his second in his home country at PFL after July 2025, the "Belgian Bomber" sat down with Jab Life at Recordia Studios in Nice to discuss his journey, his evolution as a fighter, his aspirations, and the future of his career both in and out of the cage. A fascinating interview with a promising young man who is also very level-headed. 00:00 Intro 00:40 A future as a coach? 02:35 His role in the development of Belgian MMA 12:50 His evolution as a fighter 16:45 His perspective on public criticism 20:00 Benson Henderson, a career-building choice 26:50 Which weight class for the future? 29:25 His fight against Kevin Jousset 31:00 His future and the possibility of the UFC 38:20 His work in training and the repetition of drills 41:30 His relationship with Georges St-Pierre 43:20 The MMA bubble and the need to look beyond it 48:45 What does he need to improve the most? 50:40 His desire to become an icon 54:20 His promise to PFL Brussels 🧠 Jab IQ, Jab Life's MMA fantasy league: https://jab-iq.com/