Vieira has massive miss for Cyborg retirement
MMA fighter Ketlen Vieira missed the weight requirement by over seven pounds ahead of her retirement fight against Cris Cyborg at PFL Tampa. While the fight will proceed, Vieira is ineligible to win the title.
Why it matters
Weight-cutting issues are a recurring controversy in professional combat sports that impact event integrity and fighter safety.
The weigh-ins are in the books for the PFL's visit to Florida and the retirement fight for an MMA legend – and her opponent blew it, big time.
Ahead of PFL Tampa (ESPN/ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at Benchmark International Arena in Florida, the fighters stepped on the scale to make their bouts official. Check out all the results below.
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