Ketlen Vieira Faces Criticism for Missing Weight Ahead of Cris Cyborg's Final PFL Fight

Cris Cyborg was set to defend her featherweight title in Tampa for the last time under her PFL contract, but her opponent, Ketlen Vieira, missed the weight limit by a significant margin. Vieira weighed in at 152.2 pounds for the 145-pound title fight, prompting criticism from fans and MMA commentators.

Initially, there were concerns that the main event scheduled for August 22 would be canceled. However, Cyborg agreed to proceed with the fight at a catchweight after discussions with her team. Cyborg expressed relief that the fight would continue despite the weight miss.

Vieira attributed her inability to make weight to severe kidney and stomach pain experienced overnight. This incident marks her second official weight miss in her professional career, having previously missed weight during her UFC tenure. The backlash from fans has been intense, with many criticizing Vieira for jeopardizing Cyborg's final fight.