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Cyborg to defend title vs. Vieira in retirement fi...
Key takeaways
- One of the most dominant careers in MMA history will come to an end this summer.
- Cyborg (29-2, 1 NC) won the PFL title in December, tapping out previously unbeaten Sara Collins by rear-naked choke.
- The 40-year-old from Brazil has been largely inactive in MMA in recent times, competing in the sport only once in each of the past five years while launching a pro boxing career, in which she is 7-0.
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One of the most dominant careers in MMA history will come to an end this summer.
PFL women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, who previously was a champion in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce and Invicta FC, will defend her title in a retirement fight against former UFC contender Ketlen Vieira in the main event of PFL Tampa on Aug. 22, the promotion announced Wednesday.
Cyborg (29-2, 1 NC) won the PFL title in December, tapping out previously unbeaten Sara Collins by rear-naked choke. It was only the second submission victory in Cyborg's storied career, which is filled with 21 knockout wins.
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