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Cris Cyborg vs. Ketlen Vieira Set After Weight Miss

8/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cris Cyborg will fight Ketlen Vieira in a non-title catchweight bout after Vieira missed weight.
Vieira weighed 152.2 pounds, seven pounds over the 145-pound featherweight limit.
Cyborg made the championship limit at exactly 145 pounds, keeping her title at stake.
The main card airs on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on August 22, 2026 from Tampa, Florida.
Vieira will forfeit part of her purse as a penalty for missing weight.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, UFC 51 saw heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia miss the 265-pound limit by five pounds, resulting in a $10,000 fine. UFC president Dana White publicly announced the penalty and warned future fighters that repeated violations could jeopardize title eligibility. Similarly, in August 2026, featherweight champion Cris Cyborg faced Ketlen Vieira, who weighed 152.2 pounds—seven pounds over the 145-pound limit—prompting a purse forfeiture. The recurring enforcement underscores UFC’s commitment to fairness, signaling that weight-discipline breaches will continue to incur financial penalties and affect championship status.

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Story summary

Cris Cyborg will fight Ketlen Vieira in a non-title catchweight bout after Vieira missed weight.
Vieira weighed 152.2 pounds, seven pounds over the 145-pound featherweight limit.
Cyborg made the championship limit at exactly 145 pounds, keeping her title at stake.
The main card airs on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on August 22, 2026 from Tampa, Florida.
Vieira will forfeit part of her purse as a penalty for missing weight.

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