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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
PFL exec offers Donald Trump a White House card with Francis Ngannou prior to UFC event
The idea of hosting fights at the White House has the entire MMA world going crazy, and PFL wants in on the action. During a recent speech, president Donald Trump revealed the idea of hosting a UFC event at the executive residence as a part of the country's 250th anniversary. Trump wants to go big and host 25,000 spectators, similar to a typical UFC pay-per-view event on Independence Day in 2026. Even though there were no additional details, Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president was "dead serious" about the event. Advertisement Now, PFL wants to be part of the festivities, creating an all-day MMA extravaganza. PFL chairman and founder Donn Davis tagged Trump in a message on X (formerly Twitter), offering a stacked lineup of seven fights that would take place prior to UFC event. The proposed fight card includes the biggest names in the promotion including Francis Ngannou, Cris Cyborg, Dakota Ditcheva and Usman Nurmagomedov. "MMA at White House great idea @realDonaldTrump for July 4, 2026," Davis wrote. "PFL has WOW fight card for MMA fans to celebrate USA 250 anniversary! @PFLMMA afternoon @ufc evening" The full fight card proposed by Davis includes: Advertisement Francis Ngannou vs. Vadim Nemkov Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes Dakota Ditcheva vs. Liz Carmouche Renan Ferreira vs. Denis Goltsov Johnny Eblen vs. Corey Anderson Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco AJ McKee vs. Jesus Pinedo While the president may be serious about hosting an MMA event on the White House grounds, there are significant logistical hurdles. The White House is not a sports event venue, and does not have an indoor area large enough to host an event at the scale Trump wants. Therefore, the event would have to take place outdoors, which major promotions typically avoid due to weather. The UFC has always maintained a firm stance against hosting fights outdoors due to conditions that could affect the fighting surface, potentially causing problems for the fighters. However, considering the relationship between Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, the promotion may make an exception to pull off the event. If it goes forward, PFL hopes to be a part of the action too. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: PFL exec offers president Donald Trump a White House card for 2026
USA Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Video: Cris Cyborg destroys latest boxing opponent in less than two minutes
Video: Cris Cyborg destroys latest boxing opponent in less than two minutes Much like her early MMA career, Cris Cyborg's boxing journey continues to provide one-sided results. Former UFC champion and current Bellator/PFL titleholder Cyborg had her third boxing match of the year on Saturday, this one at Fight Nights 3 in San Jose, Calif., promoted by Scott Coker and Gilbert Melendez. It was another short affair, with Cyborg advancing her professional boxing record to 5-0 by smashing Precious Harris-McCray, who fell to 4-2, with a TKO less than two minutes into the opening round of the 154-pound contest. Cyborg delivered her vintage aggressive approach to hurt Harris-McCray and force the stoppage. Check out the replay of the closing sequence below (via X): Prior to the fight, the 39-year-old Cyborg told MMA Junkie she is curious what she can do in the boxing world as she winds down her MMA journey. According to Cyborg, she intends to fight two more times under the PFL banner before hanging up her gloves, then will see what opportunities arise in boxing. Cyborg said she expects an announcement of a PFL title fight against Sara Collins later this year, sometime in the coming days.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Video: Cris Cyborg destroys latest boxing opponent in less than two minutes
Much like her early MMA career, Cris Cyborg's boxing journey continues to provide one-sided results. Former UFC champion and current Bellator/PFL titleholder Cyborg had her third boxing match of the year on Saturday, this one at Fight Nights 3 in San Jose, Calif., promoted by Scott Coker and Gilbert Melendez. It was another short affair, with Cyborg advancing her professional boxing record to 5-0 by smashing Precious Harris-McCray, who fell to 4-2, with a TKO less than two minutes into the opening round of the 154-pound contest. Cyborg delivered her vintage aggressive approach to hurt Harris-McCray and force the stoppage. Check out the replay of the closing sequence below (via X): Cris Cyborg won her boxing match on Saturday night in San Jose via a first-round TKO. — Superbeast MMA (@SuperbeastCraig) May 18, 2025 Prior to the fight, the 39-year-old Cyborg told MMA Junkie she is curious what she can do in the boxing world as she winds down her MMA journey. According to Cyborg, she intends to fight two more times under the PFL banner before hanging up her gloves, then will see what opportunities arise in boxing. Cyborg said she expects an announcement of a PFL title fight against Sara Collins later this year, sometime in the coming days. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Video: Cris Cyborg moves to 5-0 in boxing with quick TKO win
Forbes
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
MMA Icon Cris Cyborg Defeats Precious Harris-McCray At Fight Night 3
Cris Cyborg vs. Precious Harris-McCray, co-main event on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Fight Night, a new combat sports series designed to highlight elite mixed martial arts and boxing talent across North America, held its third event at the SAP Center and Tech CU Arena in San Jose, California. The event drew 4,374 fans and featured a mix of up-and-coming prospects and seasoned professionals including the long-awaited return of Brazilian combat sports legend Cris Cyborg. Cris Cyborg with Gilbert Melendez and Scott Coker at Tech CU Arena in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, ... More May 17, 2025. Founded by MMA icon Gilbert Melendez and executive producer Scott Coker the founder and former CEO of Strikeforce and former president of Bellator MMA, Fight Night was launched as a platform for top fighters from renowned gyms across the continent to compete at the highest level. With matchups built around competitive parity and entertainment value, the series is quickly establishing itself as a proving ground for the next generation of champions. Cris Cyborg vs. Precious Harris-McCray, co-main event on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The co-main event featured one of the most decorated athletes in combat sports history. Brazil's Cris Cyborg faced Seattle native Precious Harris-McCray in a six-round professional boxing bout. The matchup marked a homecoming of sorts for Cyborg, who made history in San Jose 18 years ago as one half of the first nationally televised women's MMA main event. Cyborg, a former champion in five major MMA organizations — Strikeforce, UFC, Bellator, Invicta FC, and Grand Prix — is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished female fighters of all time. Since transitioning to professional boxing, she has built a perfect record. Saturday's fight was her fifth appearance in the boxing ring, and she extended her unbeaten streak with a knockout victory at 1:57 of the second round. Precious Harris-McCray, co-main event on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Harris-McCray, who trains out of Brooklyn, entered the fight with a 4-1 record and three knockouts. Despite showing early resilience, she was ultimately overpowered by Cyborg's striking pressure and precision. The result marked Cyborg's fifth straight knockout win in boxing, underscoring her versatility and continued dominance in combat sports. The evening's main event spotlighted two undefeated bantamweights: Bellator veteran Bobby Seronio III (5-0) and Lake Gee (7-0) of Oroville, California. The bout was seen as a key test for both fighters. Gee secured a TKO victory at 3:33 of the second round, handing Seronio the first loss of his professional career and improving his own record to 8-1. Additional highlights from the main card included: Amber Leibrock vs. Abigail Montes at Tech CU Arena in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, May 17, 2025. Tech CU Arena in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, May 17, 2025. With an emphasis on competitive matchups, accessible venues, and a mix of veteran and emerging talent, Fight Night is establishing itself as a growing presence in North American combat sports. The series offers a platform for athletes from mixed martial arts to compete in front of live audiences and advance their careers. Future events will continue to follow this model, providing visibility for fighters and access for fans. For Cris Cyborg, Fight Night 3 marked a return to San Jose and reaffirmed her continued impact—not only as a Brazilian trailblazer in women's MMA, but as a rising force in professional boxing.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bellator champ Cris Cyborg details what she expects from PFL after upcoming boxing match
Bellator champ Cris Cyborg details what she expects from PFL after upcoming boxing match Cris Cyborg will be back in the boxing ring this week in her quest to stay active in between MMA fights. But the Bellator women's featherweight champion said there should be news soon about her next MMA fight. Cyborg (6-0 boxing) takes on Precious Harris-McCray (4-1) in a six-round boxing match Saturday in the Fight Night 3: San Jose co-headliner at Tech CU Arena in San Jose, Calif. The fight will reunite Cyborg with her former Strikeforce and Bellator promoter, Scott Coker. Cyborg (28-2 MMA) is expected to fight Sara Collins (6-0) in a women's featherweight title defense under the PFL banner. "I believe after this boxing fight, they're going to announce my next fight," Cyborg told MMA Junkie on Tuesday. "Sara Collins is the next challenger for the belt. She beat Leah McCourt. I'm really excited, but I always like to focus on my next fight, which is the boxing one. But I believe after this boxing fight, we're going to have news about my next MMA fight." Although quite a few fighters have left the PFL in the rearview mirror after the Bellator merger, Cyborg said she's optimistic about her future with the promotion. "I know my manager did a great contract, an amazing contract with the PFL," she said. "I'm really happy to be able to be boxing when I don't have an MMA fight and I'm excited after this fight, for sure, you're going to have news about my MMA fight. "I have two more fights on my contract. … My plan is continue between MMA fights and boxing fights and I hope to finish my career a PFL champion and a boxing champion."
