It will be recalled that if the second world organization of mixed martial arts set its marquee in our capital at the beginning of July, it is above all following the cancellation of the PFL Paris scheduled for late May.
But also because she found in Brussels a credible alternative (which she already thought) and not too far away, allowing her to offer a fairly similar poster.
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And finally it is because the hype that surrounds Patrick Habirora is currently so powerful that it could not ignore the demand expressed publicly by the former amateur world champion, to bring the PFL to Belgium.
“We knew that the date was probably not ideal, at the start of the holidays, but we still wanted to try it and see if the public was going to answer present”tells us one of the communications officials.
Popular success
The least we can write is that places have sold well. If the event is not sold-out, it is notably because new tickets have been sold twice. We are waiting for more than 6000 people this Saturday at ING Arena, which is already a real great crowd success.
We get closer to the number of tickets sold for PFL Belfast.
“We get closer to the number of tickets sold for the PFL Belfast, which is very good news “it is said again within the organization, which launched its Europe section three years ago.
It should be noted that the cancellation of the PFL Paris has probably prompted many French people to make the trip to us this weekend.
The media attention with regard to this event is also very strong with 42 accredited journalists, which suggests beautiful international coverage.
Future prospects
These good news will encourage the organizers to return to Belgium in the coming months. This Saturday, it will not be a one-shot! Behind the scenes, it was even confirmed to us that … Two dates are already the study, not necessarily in the capital elsewhere.
“Generally we organize four events a year on the old continent but it may be more. It all depends a bit on public demand, the enthusiasm of fans for one or more fighters in a very particular country and the feasibility of the project in terms of infrastructure”indicates our interlocutor. So many conditions to which Belgium and Brussels were responding this year.
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Regarding Patrick Habirora, he signed with the PFL for five fights in the space of a year and a half and we should therefore find him on the bill in Lyon on December 13.
Expected personalities
The American League will organize a Meet & Greet for ticket holders with Cédric Doumbé. The 31 -year -old Frenchman, who has not appeared in the cage for over a year, remains extremely popular with fans.
We also suspect, knowing the connections of Patrick Habirora, very friendly with Zeno Debast for example, that many personalities, sports or not, will attend the Gala.
At the start of the week, the Namurois, himself a former footballer, went to visit RSC Anderlecht players in training. His face-to-face with Jan-Carlo Simic, refereed by Thorgan Hazard, amused social networks. The name of Eden Hazard also circulates insistently without his presence could not be confirmed.
“We do not announce anyone officially because, in the event of the last minute absence, everyone would find it a shame”we are told in the organization.
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