After having to postpone their previous Europe event, the PFL finally travels back to The Old Continent for a night of splendid mixed martial arts bouts in Brussels for PFL Europe 2. Headlining the event, the undefeated Patrick Habirora puts his perfect record on the line when he tangles with 20-fight veteran Danny Roberts in the PFL Europe 2 main event. Before that, though, UFC alum Taylor Lapilus locks horns with promotional title-holder Ali Taleb in the PFL Europe 2 co-main event.
PFL Europe 2 Main Event
Although he may have begun his professional journey as a fighter just last year, Habirora boasts an impeccable resume, holding a strong 6-0 record. Now competing in front of his hometown in PFL Europe 2, “The Belgian Bomber” is on the warpath towards his first major strap as he competes now in the PFL welterweight tournament.
Throughout his time in the sport, Roberts has fought for some of the biggest companies in the world, including Cage Warriors (where he went a stellar 6-0) and the UFC. Aiming to leave his mark on another top organization, “Hot Chocolate” can cause a colossal upset by handing his upcoming opponent his first-ever loss in the PFL Europe 2 main event.
PFL Europe 2 Co-Main Event
Competing in the UFC in his last four contests, Lapilus garnered significant victories over well known competition such as Cody Stamann and Vince Morales. Exiting the promotion on a two-bout win streak, “Double Impact” is gearing up for an awesome championship run in the PFL, which can kick off in a big way should he topple last year’s European 170-lb king in PFL Europe 2.
Unbeaten in his last three fights, Taleb has earned a solid reputation for being considered arguably the top competitor from his native Sweden, scoring the bantamweight throne with a first round knockout this past November at the 2024 World Championships. Intent on filling the trophy case even further, the 27-year old contender will encounter one of his most experienced adversaries to date in the PFL Europe 2 co-main event this weekend.
More Bouts On the PFL Europe 2 Main Card
Also on the PFL Europe 2 main card, the PFL is offering viewers a whopping 14 additional bouts on the main card, with matchups ranging from the bantamweight and welterweight classes, featuring some of the best European talent in all of mixed martial arts.
PFL Europe 2 (2025) Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our PFL Europe 2 (2025) picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after PFL MENA 2 (2025):
- Hank Strandberg: 50-107
- Drew Zuhosky: 35-122
- Frazer Krohn: 32-93
- Jeremy Brand: 32-114
- Andrew Benjamin: 15-82
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Salvo Giudice -135
Vs.
Brice Belghazi +105
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Giudice by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Giudice by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Belghazi by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Belghazi by first round Knockout
Staff picking Giudice: 2
Staff picking Belghazi: 2
Paulina Wisniewska -1500
Vs.
Jessica Cunha +600
WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Wisniewska by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Wiśniewska by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Cunha by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Wiśniewska by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Wiśniewska: 3
Staff picking Cunha: 1
Dean Garnett -400
Vs.
Tuomas Gronvall +250
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Garnett by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Garnett by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Gronvall by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Garnett by third round Knockout
Staff picking Garnett: 3
Staff picking Gronvall: 1
Movsar Ibragimov -240
Vs.
Gerardo Fanny +160
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Ibragimov by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Ibragimov by second round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Fanny by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Ibragimov by third round Knockout
Staff picking Ibragimov: 3
Staff picking Fanny: 1
Khamzat Abaev -130
Vs.
Chequina Noso Pedro +100
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Abaev by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Abaev by third round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Abaev by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Abaev by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Abaev: 4
Staff picking Noso Pedro: 0
Adam Meskini -105
Vs.
Tiziano Ferranti +125
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Meskini by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Ferranti by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Ferranti by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Meskini by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Meskini: 2
Staff picking Ferranti: 2
Levi Batchelor -170
Vs.
Fahdi Khaled +140
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Batchelor by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Batchelor by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Batchelor by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Khaled by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Batchelor: 3
Staff picking Ayman Khaled: 1
Gaetano Pirello -170
Vs.
Salvatore Liga +140
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Pirello by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Liga by first round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Pirello by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Liga by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Pirello: 2
Staff picking Liga: 2
Nicolas Di Franco -105
Vs.
Catalin Safta +135
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Di Franco by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Di Franco by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Safta by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Di Franco by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Di Franco: 3
Staff picking Safta: 1
Ibragim Ibragimov -700
Vs.
Mathys Duragrin +400
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Ibragimov by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Ibragimov by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Ibragimov by first round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Ibragimov by third round Knockout
Staff picking Ibragimov: 4
Staff picking Duragrin: 0
Boris Mbarga Atangana -10000
Vs.
Bruno Santos +2000
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Mbarga Atangana by second round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Mbarga Atangana by first round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Santos by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Santos by second round Knockout
Staff picking Mbarga Atangana: 2
Staff picking Santos: 2
Jan Cieplowski -400
Vs.
Julien Lopez +250
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Cieplowski by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Cieplowski by first round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Lopez by first round Submission
Frazer Krohn: Lopez by second round Submission
Staff picking Cieplowski: 2
Staff picking Lopez: 2
Anas Azizoun -150
Vs.
Gustavo Oliveira +120
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Azizoun by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Oliveira by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Oliveira by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Oliveira by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Azizoun: 1
Staff picking Oliveira: 3
Matiss Zaharovs -105
Vs.
Mahio Campanella +135
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Zaharovs by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Campanella by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Campanella by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Zaharovs by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Zaharovs: 2
Staff picking Campanella: 2
Taylor Lapilus -200
Vs.
Ali Taleb +160
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Lapilus by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Lapilus by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Lapillus by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Lapilus by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Lapilus: 4
Staff picking Taleb: 0
Patrick Habirora -1000
Vs.
Mahio Campanella +550
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Habirora by second round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Habirora by first round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Roberts by First-Round Submission
Frazer Krohn: Roberts by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Habirora: 2
Staff picking Roberts: 2
