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Cris Cyborg successfully defends title against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Cris Cyborg successfully defends title against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa
Summary

Cris Cyborg defended her PFL featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira on August 22, 2026, in Tampa, Florida, winning by decision. The fight was closely contested, with Cyborg exhibiting strong striking and ground control, while Vieira managed to counterattack effectively. The fight saw both fighters exchange significant strikes, totaling 308 over five rounds. After the match, Cyborg called out Claressa Shields and Kayla Harrison, indicating her readiness to challenge them next. The co-main event featured Gadzhi Rabadanov defeating Tracy Reeder by TKO in the first round.

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  • •Cyborg won by decision, with judges scoring it 49-46, 48-47, 49-46.
  • •Cyborg's record improves to 30-2 with a near eight-year unbeaten streak.
  • •Rabadanov scored a TKO against Reeder in the co-main event.
  • •Cyborg called out Claressa Shields and challenged Kayla Harrison post-fight.
  • •The event took place at Benchmark International Arena in Florida.
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  • 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — PFL Tampa results: Cris Cyborg defends title in hard-fought battle, sends message to Claressa Shields, Kayla Harrison
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Cris Cyborg won a decision against Ketlen Vieira in Florida

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