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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.
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.
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.
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:
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.