Cris Cyborg has booked her final MMA fight, a showdown with Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa. The bout will mark the end of Cyborg's legendary career inside the cage.
Cris Cyborg will close out her storied MMA career against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa, the promotion confirmed on June 24, 2026. The matchup pits one of combat sports' most decorated veterans against a proven contender in what promises to be a significant farewell moment for the sport.
Vieira, known as "Fenomeno," enters the bout ranked third in the Women's Bantamweight division and carrying a professional record of 16 wins and 5 losses. The 34-year-old Brazilian trains out of Nova Uniao and brings a balanced skill set to the cage, landing 2.71 significant strikes per minute at 40 percent accuracy while also threatening on the ground with 1.31 takedowns per 15 minutes. Her combination of grappling and striking makes her a credible and dangerous final opponent for any fighter.
Cyborg's verified data was not available in the current AgentMMA database, but her reputation as one of the most accomplished women to compete in combat sports is reflected in the weight the announcement carries across the industry.
Why it matters
- Cyborg's retirement fight draws immediate attention to PFL Tampa, raising the event's profile considerably
- Vieira's top-three bantamweight ranking means she is no ceremonial farewell opponent — a win could push her closer to a title shot
- The stylistic matchup between Vieira's well-rounded ground-and-pound game and Cyborg's historically aggressive pressure striking sets up a compelling contrast
- The bout gives the PFL a marquee women's fight with legitimate stakes on both sides
