Cyborg set to delay retirement after narrow win

Cris Cyborg, the 41-year-old Brazilian MMA fighter, has reportedly decided to continue her career following a narrow points victory over Ketlen Vieira at the PFL Tampa event in Florida. Cyborg's expected retirement after a remarkable 21-year career, including an eight-year unbeaten streak, was thwarted by her narrow loss. The five-round fight saw Vieira maintain a steady pace, occasionally hitting Cyborg with powerful hooks, but it was not enough to secure a win.

All three judges scored the fight in Cyborg's favor, and she expressed her intention to continue fighting, stating, "I'm ready for anybody, any time, any weight." Cyborg, who has a 6-0 record in professional boxing, has been seeking a fight with Claressa Shields, the undisputed boxing champion. She also called out Kayla Harrison, a former PFL lightweight champion, now in the UFC, and invited her to watch her fight.

On the undercard, Luke Trainer secured a second-round knockout victory over Roland Dunlap, while Briton Javid Basharat and Irish welterweight Eoin Sheridan also won their respective matches.