PFL Brussels Highlights: Schilling Quits After Attempted Headbutt

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PFL Brussels went down yesterday (Sat., May 23, 2026) inside ING Arena in Brussels, Belgium which saw several early finishes and a bizzare ending to a fight the likes of which we’ve rarely seen.

In the main event of the evening, Patrick Habirira made quick work of former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion, Benson Henderson, knocking him out in the first 20 seconds of the fight. In the process he improves to 9-0 and elevates his knockout win streak to seven in a row. For Henderson, it’s his second straight defeat.

In one of the most bizarre endings to a fight in recent memory, longtime veteran Joe Schilling took it upon himself to put an end to his fight against Donegi Abena after narrowly escaping a headbutt. A littlve over 3 0seconds into the fight, Abena was in top position when he suddenly threw a headbutt that Schilling evaded. Rightfully upset, Schilling got up as referee Mike Beltran paused the action to take a point away from Abena.

Upon attempting to restart the fight, Schilling was once again upset after they were put in the same position prior to the headbutt being thrown. The former kickboxer was non-too please and abruptly decided he had enough, calling for his corner to stop the fight, which it eventually was.

Check out the wild scene below:

PFL Brussels Results:​

  • Patrick Habirora def. Benson Henderson via first-round knockout – HIGHLIGHTS!
  • Taylor Lapilus def. Jake Hadley via unanimous decision
  • Boris Mbarga Atangana def. Jared Gooden via first-round knockout
  • Naoki Inoue def. Marcirley Alves via split decision
  • Asael Adjoudj def. Keisuke Sasu via second-round knockout
  • Gustavo Oliveira def. Baris Adiguzel via second-round submission (guillotine)
  • Donegi Abena def. Joe Schilling via TKO after Schilling quit following headbutt foul
  • Movsar Ibragimov def. Shane Campbell via first-round submission (rear-naked choke)
  • Khamzat Abaev def. Luca Poclit via first-round knockout
  • Adam Meskini def. Keweny Lopes via split decision
  • Ashley Reece def. Rustam Serbiev via unanimous decision

PFL Brussels Highlights:​

C'EST DU JAMAIS VU !

Joe Schilling met fin au combat après avoir pris un coup de tête de son adversaire, parce qu'il n'est pas d'accord avec la position pour reprendre l'action ! pic.twitter.com/hggZdvQlsU

— RMC Sport Combat (@RMCSportCombat) May 23, 2026
What is happening in Brussels?! #PFLBrussels | Prelims LIVE NOW | Main Card 3PM ET on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/z0zZraEwPe

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
DON'T BLINK

KHAMZAT ABAEV GETS THE JOB DONE IN THE FIRST ROUND #PFLBrussels | Prelims LIVE NOW | Main Card 3PM ET on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/GuHc02nYOS

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
Mosvar Ibragimov gets the first round finish in DOMINANT fashion #PFLBrussels | Prelims LIVE NOW | Main Card 3PM ET on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/ShAoSihQQi

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
First round fireworks from Gustavo Oliveira #PFLBrussels | Prelims LIVE NOW | Main Card 3PM ET on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/4jtEJQ4rNN

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
GUSTAVO OLIVEIRA MAKES HIM TAP #PFLBrussels | Prelims LIVE NOW | Main Card 3PM ET on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/pPjm7wmOTv

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
ASAEL ADJOUDJ WITH NO MERCY #PFLBrussels | Prelims LIVE NOW | Main Card 3PM ET on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/3IJLL3Rr68

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
What a fight between Marcirley Alves and Naoki Inoue #PFLBrussels | Prelims LIVE NOW | Main Card 3PM ET on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/P3A5tFdCPL

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
QUICK WORK FOR BORIS ATANGANA

BRUSSELS IS GOING CRAZY #PFLBrussels | Main Card LIVE NOW | ESPN App pic.twitter.com/Mb3Ozrqx1V

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
What a first round for Taylor Lapilus #PFLBrussels | Main Card LIVE NOW | ESPN App pic.twitter.com/N8V3kphOJX

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026
THE BELGIAN BOMBER

21 seconds was all it took for Patrick Habirora to improve to 9-0! #PFLBrussels | Main Card LIVE NOW | ESPN App pic.twitter.com/dH86toCTOP

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 23, 2026




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