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Ketlen Vieira Misses Weight, Fight Becomes Catchweight at PFL

8/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ketlen Vieira missed weight for the PFL Tampa main event, turning the bout non-title.
Vieira weighed 152.2 lb, 7.2 lb over the 145 lb featherweight limit.
Cris Cyborg made weight at 145 lb, keeping the belt and moving the fight to catchweight after team talks.
Vieira will lose part of her purse, blaming severe kidney and stomach pain.
The bout occurs Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, Rousey's rapid 14-second victory at UFC 184 highlighted the UFC’s growing women’s division, while her high-visibility fights kept weight-cut practices under scrutiny. On August 22, 2026, PFL’s event featuring Ketlen Vieira prompted the Florida State Athletic Commission to consider stricter hydration testing, reflecting ongoing regulatory pressure in combat sports.

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Story summary

Ketlen Vieira missed weight for the PFL Tampa main event, turning the bout non-title.
Vieira weighed 152.2 lb, 7.2 lb over the 145 lb featherweight limit.
Cris Cyborg made weight at 145 lb, keeping the belt and moving the fight to catchweight after team talks.
Vieira will lose part of her purse, blaming severe kidney and stomach pain.
The bout occurs Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

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