Cyborg title not at stake as opponent misses weight
Cris Cyborg's PFL featherweight world title will not be at stake in Tampa on Saturday after opponent Ketlen Vieira failed to make the weight.
Potential retirement fight for MMA legend Cris Cyborg was saved after her opponent Ketlen Vieira missed the weight by seven pounds. The PFL featherweight world title bout took place in Tampa, Florida, at the catchweight of 145 pounds. Cyborg confirmed that the championship title was not at risk, having already secured world titles in Strikeforce, Bellator, the UFC, and the PFL.
The 41-year-old Cyborg had suggested this contest could be her last after a 21-year career. Vieira, 34, was unable to continue weight cutting due to health issues, specifically severe pain in her kidneys and stomach. Despite her inability to make weight, Cyborg expressed happiness that the fight would still occur. The fight went ahead as agreed, with Vieira forfeiting a portion of her purse.
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