Cris Cyborg retains PFL title amid uncertainty on future plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Cris Cyborg won her title defense at PFL Tampa on August 23, 2026, against Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision, with judges scoring it 49-46, 48-47, and 49-46. The fight was marked by Vieira's strong aggression and moments of control, but Cyborg's overall volume of strikes swayed the judges. Following the fight, Cyborg indicated uncertainty about continuing her career, despite mentioning a potential matchup with Kayla Harrison. The bout was her final fight on her current PFL contract.
- •Cyborg retains the PFL women's featherweight title in Tampa.
- •Judges score the fight 49-46, 48-47, and 49-46 in favor of Cyborg.
- •Cyborg's current contract with PFL has ended after this fight.
- •She expressed uncertainty about her future in MMA post-fight.
- •Vieira has alternated wins and losses in her last seven fights.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — PFL Tampa results: Cris Cyborg retains title, uncertain of fighting future
"Cris Cyborg is still the PFL women's featherweight champion, but will she come back for another defense?
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