Cris Cyborg, Miesha Tate discuss absence of women at UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Cris Cyborg and Miesha Tate expressed their views on the all-male fight card at UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14 at the White House. Cyborg noted the card does not feature any women, which she finds unfortunate given the UFC's history of supporting female fighters. She suggested that injuries have prevented high-profile women's matches from being included. Tate stated she does not see the situation as a slight against women, attributing it to circumstances surrounding fighter availability. The UFC has previously tried to schedule female bouts for the event but faced challenges.
- •UFC Freedom 250 takes place at the White House on June 14.
- •No women are included in the seven-fight card.
- •Cyborg mentioned potential matchups that could have featured women.
- •Tate believes circumstances, not bias, led to the omission.
- •Dana White indicated he explored options for women's fights.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — What Cyborg, Tate say about UFC’s all-male White House card
"MMA female legends Cris Cyborg and Miesha Tate address the all-male card that will be featured at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House Sunday, June 14.
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