Cris Cyborg uncertain on MMA future after PFL Tampa title defense
41-year-old Cris Cyborg admits she doesn't know whether her PFL Tampa win will be the last of her MMA career.
Cris Cyborg, the 30-2 fighter, defended her PFL women's featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira, but her future in MMA remains uncertain. The bout, initially seen as her retirement fight, saw Cyborg win via unanimous decision at Benchmark International Arena in Florida. Cyborg expressed her gratitude for the experience and excitement for the future, stating she plans to take a break and reassess her situation.
She acknowledged she has a lot left to learn at 41 years old, equating her current experience to being 21 again. Cyborg has held belts in multiple promotions throughout her career, including UFC, PFL, Bellator, Invicta FC, and Strikeforce. After the fight, she did not rule out potential future fights, including boxing matches with Claressa Shields or UFC bouts with Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison.
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