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Cris Cyborg to defend featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira on August 22
Cris Cyborg will defend her PFL featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira on August 22 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The bout marks the final fight of Cyborg's career. PFL CEO John Martin called the event a special conclusion to her championship run.
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Cris Cyborg will defend her featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira on August 22 in the main event of PFL Tampa at Benchmark International Arena. The bout serves as Cyborg's retirement fight. Cyborg holds a 29-2 record with one no-contest across a career that spans nearly two decades.
She will turn 40 before the fight. Cyborg claimed the featherweight title last December with a submission of Sara Collins and has recorded eight consecutive wins under Bellator and PFL since leaving the UFC in 2019. She also maintains an undefeated 6-0 boxing record that includes a WIBA title win over Paulina Cardona in March.
Yardbarker.com reported the matchup details and career statistics. Ketlen Vieira left the UFC after a May win over Jacqueline Cavalcanti. Her record includes victories over Holly Holm, Miesha Tate, Cat Zingano, and Sara McMann.
"PFL Tampa will be a special event as it hosts the retirement fight for our champion, Cris Cyborg," PFL CEO John Martin said.
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