Patrick Habirora
Belgian mixed martial artist (born 2001)
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Patrick Habirora (born March 26, 2001) is an Belgian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). As of April 1, 2026, he is #8 in the PFL welterweight rankings.[2]
Namur, Belgium
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| Born | March 26, 2001 Namur, Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | The Belgian Bomber | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Namur, Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Team Sendo | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2024–present | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other information | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Background
Habirora was born in Namur, Belgium, he began his sporting career with football and found himself in the second division at the age of seven, which he had the opportunity to move up to the first division, but he is going to live in a boarding school for football at the age of 13, was impossible for my parents to make the trips back and forth. Despite his promising start in football, his refusal to drop down a level led him to quit. He then discovered MMA almost by chance, but was quickly inspired by the techniques and philosophy of this combat sport.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Amateur career
In 2022, Habirora made a name for himself at the European Amateur MMA Championships 2022 in Italy, with a series of 4 knockout victories, notably winning his first fight in just nine seconds.[4] Despite as he subsequently won a silver medal at the same competition.[5]
In March 2023, Habirora competed at the Dutch promotion Levels Fight League, which a unanimous decision victory against Bandai Lumassa.[6] In November 2023, Habirora won gold medal at the IMMAF Amateur MMA World Championships in Albania. He has announced his intention to turn professional career.[7]
Professional career
Habirora made his professional debut against Ognjen Zivanovic at "AEF 5" on January 13, 2024.[8] He won the professional debut via technical knockout in round one.[9]
In his second fight, Habirora faced Claudio Pacella on March 7, 2024, at PFL Europe 1, winning the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
In the third fight, Habirora faced Giovanny Giraldo at "AEF 6" on May 17, 2024. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[11]
In June 2024, Habirora competed as part of the ARES Fighting Championship against Alex Aston at Ares FC 22 in Paris, which he won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[12]
Professional Fighters League
On November 26, 2024, it was reported that Habirora signed with Professional Fighters League.[13]
Habirora faced Catalin Safta on December 14, 2024, at PFL Europe 4.[14] He won the fight via knockout in round three.[15]
In his bout outside the PFL, Habirora faced Dima Glevka on February 7, 2025, at "Fight and Furious in Octagon 2", winning the fight via technical knockout in round one.[16]
Habirora was initially scheduled to face Nicolas Di Franco on May 23, 2025, at PFL Paris.[17] However, in early May, it was announced that the event has been cancelled.[18]
Moving up to welterweight, Habirora faced Danny Roberts on July 5, 2025, at PFL Europe 2.[19][20] He won the fight via a head kick knockout in round one.[21]
Habirora faced Kevin Jousset on December 13, 2025, at PFL Lyon: Nemkov vs. Ferreira.[22] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[23]
Habirora is scheduled to face Benson Henderson on May 23, 2026, at PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson.[24]
Fashion career
Outside of his MMA career, Habirora is also present in the fashion world. He is an ambassador for the French brand Project X Paris.[25]
Mixed martial arts record
| 8 matches | 8 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 8–0 | Kevin Jousset | KO (punches) | PFL Lyon: Nemkov vs. Ferreira | December 13, 2025 | 1 | 2:42 | Décines-Charpieu, France | |
| Win | 7–0 | Danny Roberts | KO (head kick) | PFL Europe 2 (2025) | July 5, 2025 | 1 | 4:32 | Brussels, Belgium | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 6–0 | Dima Glevka | TKO (knee and punches) | Fight and Furious in Octogon 2 | February 7, 2025 | 1 | 3:07 | Metz, France | Catchweight (163 lb) bout. |
| Win | 5–0 | Catalin Safta | KO (punch) | PFL Europe 4 (2024) | December 14, 2024 | 3 | 2:16 | Décines-Charpieu, France | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Win | 4–0 | Alex Aston | TKO (punch to the body) | Ares 22 | June 14, 2024 | 1 | 1:39 | Paris, France | |
| Win | 3–0 | Giovanny Giraldo | TKO (punches) | AEF 6 | May 17, 2024 | 1 | 1:33 | Rennes, France | |
| Win | 2–0 | Claudio Pacella | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Europe 1 (2024) | March 7, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Paris, France | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Ognjen Zivanovic | TKO (punches) | AEF 5 | January 13, 2024 | 1 | N/A | Rennes, France | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |