Patrick Habirora, 2026 PFL 7: Brussels Ceremonial Weigh-Ins at the iconic La Madeleine in Brussels, Belgium. Friday, May 22, 2026. (Matt Ferris / PFL)
Welterweights Patrick Habirora and Omar El Dafrawy will collide in a featured bout at PFL Dubai on November 14.
The Professional Fighter’s League has booked one of their brightest young stars for one of their final events as welterweight contender Patrick Habirora will take on former PFL MENA champion Omar El Dafrawy on November 14.
𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗘 🍿🔜
Undefeated #4 Ranked Patrick Habirora clashes with #5 Ranked Omar El-Dafrawy in a battle of ranked Welterweights in the Co-Main Event of PFL Dubai!
It all goes down on Saturday, November 14th LIVE from the Coca-Cola… pic.twitter.com/3gYaHGHj66
— PFL (@PFLMMA) September 21, 2026
The undefeated Habirora (9-0) has enjoyed a breakout run over the past year with the PFL after making five appearances for the promotion. “The Belgian Bomber” had an extensive amateur career with an unheard 26 fights before turning professional in 2024. In just his second pro fight he was competing for the PFL and since then has gone on to headline two events for the company in his native Belgium. The first was a first round knockout against Kevin Jousset and the latter saw 25 year-old need just 20 seconds to stop former UFC champion Benson Henderson. Considering the upcoming assimilation into Most Valuable Promotions next year, one would imagine a victory for Habirora would position him to be a top talent in the new iteration or raise his value should he enter the free agent market.
Dafrawy (16-6) is a former PFL MENA champion after winning the tournament in 2024 following a six fight win-streak to reach the finals. The 31 year-old has fought four more times since then, going 3-1 and rides a three fight win-streak going into his first headlining spot for the promotion. “Godfirst” is known for his finishing ability as four of his six victories in the PFL have come by knockout or submission.
The event is scheduled to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The card is set to be headlined by reigning PFL heavyweight champion (and recently re-signed) Vadim Nemkov who takes on Sergey Bilostenniy who rides back-to-back finishes going into the bout.
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