Cris Cyborg discusses motivations ahead of final MMA fight on August 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Cris Cyborg prepares for her final MMA bout against Ketlen Vieira on August 22 at PFL Tampa. As she reflects on her successful career in women’s mixed martial arts, Cyborg emphasizes her goal of making women’s fights exciting and changing perceptions around female athletes. She holds multiple championships across major promotions, solidifying her legacy. This upcoming fight is expected to mark her retirement from MMA.
- •Cyborg defends the PFL women's featherweight championship at PFL Tampa.
- •The event takes place on August 22 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
- •Cyborg aims to inspire and change perceptions of women's MMA.
- •She has over two decades of competitive experience in the sport.
- •This fight is reportedly her MMA retirement match.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Cris Cyborg opens up about what motivates her ahead of final MMA bout
"Cris Cyborg has accomplished just about everything there is to accomplish in women’s mixed martial arts and she recently discussed what drives her.
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