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Cyborg's potential retirement bout nearly cancelled after Vieira misses weight by seven pounds

Cris Cyborg's potential retirement fight against Ketlen Vieira was nearly canceled when Vieira weighed in seven pounds over the 145lb limit for their PFL featherweight title, forcing a catchweight bout with Cyborg's title not on the line; Vieira later revealed kidney and stomach pain prevented further weight cutting and she will forfeit part of her purse, while Cyborg made weight and hinted this could be her last fight.

via BBC|

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Cyborg Set to Retire as Vieira Flubs Weight for PFL Tampa Title Fight

Cris Cyborg and Ketlen Vieira weighed in for PFL Tampa; Vieira missed weight by 7.2 pounds, so Cyborg will defend the 145-pound title and Vieira cannot win the belt even with a victory as Cyborg nears retirement. Cyborg is the betting favorite, while a prelim bout (Chabaan vs. Zendeli) was canceled due to Zendeli’s weight-cutting issues. The main event and weigh-in results were announced for ESPN/ESPN+.

via MMA Junkie|

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Cyborg vs. Vieira Fights On as Catchweight After Weight Miss

Cris Cyborg’s PFL Tampa featherweight title defense will proceed as a catchweight bout after Ketlen Vieira weighed in at 152.2 pounds, seven pounds over the 145-pound limit; Vieira cited a sudden illness for the weight-cut issues and forfeited part of her purse, while Cyborg indicated the fight would go on as a non-title bout at catchweight.

via MMA Fighting|

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