Adam Borics Prepares for PFL Madrid Showdown with A.J. McKee

The Hungarian featherweight contender discusses his upcoming fight, the PFL's new format, and finding balance in his personal and professional life.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:00am

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As the Professional Fighters League makes its debut in Spain, Adam Borics is set to face former Bellator champion A.J. McKee in the co-main event of PFL Madrid. Borics, one of the top featherweights in the PFL's new divisional rankings system, is excited for the opportunity to compete in Europe for the first time in years and believes the PFL's expansion into Spain is a smart move. The 32-year-old Hungarian fighter has recently made the decision to move back home while still training at various camps, including his longtime home at Kill Cliff FC in Florida, as he looks to find a better balance between his professional and personal life.

Why it matters

The PFL's debut in Spain represents a major step in the promotion's global expansion, tapping into the country's rich martial arts tradition and growing MMA scene. For Borics, the fight against McKee is a chance to make a statement and potentially position himself for a title shot in the new PFL featherweight rankings. Borics' personal journey of finding a better work-life balance also resonates with many professional athletes.

The details

Borics, who claims a spot in the inaugural PFL featherweight Top 5 alongside McKee, is excited for the opportunity to face the former Bellator champion. After competing in both the PFL and Bellator, Borics is embracing the promotion's new divisional rankings format, which he believes will provide more clarity for both fighters and fans. Borics has recently made the decision to move back to his native Hungary, though he still travels to Florida to train at Kill Cliff FC. The 32-year-old fighter believes this move has helped him find a better balance between his professional and personal life, which he hopes will translate to improved performance in the cage.

  • Borics will face A.J. McKee in the co-main event of PFL Madrid on March 20, 2026.
  • Borics recently made the decision to move back to Hungary after living and training in the United States for several years.

The players

Adam Borics

A Hungarian mixed martial artist and one of the top featherweights in the PFL's new divisional rankings system. Borics has competed in both the PFL and Bellator and is preparing to face former Bellator champion A.J. McKee in the co-main event of PFL Madrid.

A.J. McKee

A former Bellator MMA champion who is set to face Adam Borics in the co-main event of PFL Madrid.

Kami Barzini

Borics' head trainer at Sayyato Gym in Berlin and former longtime wrestling coach at American Top Team as well as Kill Cliff FC.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, I think he's a great fighter, a great person, and only respect, you know, but I'm coming for his head now. I'm in the best shape of my life—physically, mentally also. So I'm just ready to put on a show and I'm super, super excited to be fighting in Europe after seven or eight years.”

— Adam Borics

“I think it's a huge step up for them. Europe is a big market. I think that's the right move and I feel like PFL [is making] the right moves, right matchups in this year. They put big fights together and I think this is the way they should do it.”

— Adam Borics

“So I felt like, to be honest with you, I was homesick for like seven, eight years. And I was the guy who was thinking, you know, I have to suffer, suffer, suffer, suffer. I cannot enjoy life. I have to just train, train, focus every day. And you have to find the balance in life. I made a decision with my wife, 'OK, let's move back to Hungary, and we're gonna figure it out.'”

— Adam Borics

What’s next

Borics and McKee will square off in the co-main event of PFL Madrid on March 20, 2026, with the winner potentially positioning themselves for a future title shot in the PFL featherweight division.

The takeaway

Borics' journey of finding a better balance between his professional and personal life resonates with many athletes, and his upcoming fight against the highly-touted McKee represents a significant opportunity for the Hungarian fighter to make a statement on the global stage as the PFL expands into the European market.