Ketlen Vieira announces signing with PFL after UFC exit

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 16: Ketlen Vieira of Brazil reacts after a victory against Jacqueline Cavalcanti of Brazil in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on May 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC) The PFL keeps upgrading its roster. On Tuesday, Ketlent Vieira announced her signing with PFL in an Instagram post, only one month after Vieira was removed from the UFC. View this post on Instagram Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and I can only thank God for pouring countless blessings into it! Every day, I experience the truth of the verse that says: “All things work together for the good of those who love God.” I would like to thank Master Andre Pederneiras for all his effort in helping me and for all these years of hard work and dedication. May God bless you abundantly! Thank you, Ali Abdelaziz for all your support and help. May God bless you as well. Let’s keep pushing forward!!! Currently ranked No. 5 in the MMA Fighting women’s bantamweight rankings, Vieira was removed from the UFC roster in May, shortly after her victory over Jacqueline Cavalcanti at UFC Vegas 117. As PFL does not currently support a women’s bantamweight division, it’s expected that Vieira will compete in its featherweight division. Vieira was a staple of the UFC women’s bantamweight division for a decade, joining the promotion in 2016, building a 10-5 record in the promotion, with one of those wins coming at featherweight. There’s no word yet on when Vieira will make her PFL debut.

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Ketlen Vieira joined the PFL, and will compete in its featherweight division