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PFL Featherweight

A. J. McKee VS Ádám Borics

Palacio Vistalegre, Madrid, Spain

Tale of the Tape

34-3-0 Record 20-4-0
30 Age 32
178 cm Height 180 cm
unknown Stance —
56% Finish rate 50%
32% KO rate 20%
24% Sub rate 30%

Result Summary

A. J. McKee def. Ádám Borics Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

A.J. McKee put on a striking clinic against Ádám Borics, using his massive speed advantage to stay one step ahead for the majority of the fight. McKee battered Borics' lead leg early with kicks and stomps, establishing his range. Though Borics showed good takedown defense initially and landed some effective counters to keep the striking stats close, McKee's shots were visibly more impactful. Late in the second round, McKee pressed Borics against the cage with a takedown attempt to seal the frame. In the third round, McKee successfully secured a takedown, controlling the action. Borics managed to pop back up and throw a late flurry, but it wasn't enough to overcome McKee's 15 minutes of dominance, resulting in a clear unanimous decision win for 'The Mercenary'.

Fight Overview

A pivotal featherweight co-main event featuring former Bellator champion A.J. 'Mercenary' McKee taking on top-ranked Hungarian striker Ádám 'The Kid' Borics. McKee, who recently re-signed with the PFL and confidently proclaims himself the best 145-pounder on the planet, looks to make a statement against Borics, who is fresh off a strong victory over Jeremy Kennedy. This bout has massive implications for the featherweight title picture.

Keys to Victory

A. J. McKee

  1. Use superior hand speed and athletic blitzes to close the distance rapidly
  2. Implement chain wrestling to put Borics on his back and neutralize his kickboxing
  3. Look for early submission opportunities in scrambles, particularly his signature front chokes

Ádám Borics

  1. Control the distance using long kicks and stiff jabs to disrupt McKee's timing
  2. Utilize strong anti-wrestling fundamentals and footwork to stay off the cage
  3. Target McKee's legs early to slow down his explosive forward movement and limit his takedown entries

Last 5 fights

A. J. McKee

  1. W Pedro Nobre KO · R2 3:02 · 12 SEPT 2025
  2. W Akhmed Magomedov Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 JUL 2025
  3. W Greg Fischer Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 APR 2025
  4. W Hector Ferral Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 NOV 2024
  5. L Paul Hughes Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 OCT 2024

Ádám Borics

  1. W Jeremy Kennedy Decision · R3 5:00 · 12 JUN 2025
  2. L Jesus Pinedo KO · R1 3:43 · 3 APR 2025
  3. W Enrique Barzola Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 APR 2024
  4. L Patrício Pitbull Decision · R5 5:00 · 1 OCT 2022
  5. W Mads Burnell Decision · R5 5:00 · 11 MAR 2022

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