The Professional Fighters League returns this Saturday, August 22, with PFL Tampa: Cris Cyborg vs. Ketlen Vieira at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The event is headlined by a major women’s featherweight championship fight and features several important matchups throughout the card.
Main Event: Cris Cyborg vs. Ketlen Vieira
Cris Cyborg will defend the PFL Women’s Featherweight World Championship against former UFC contender Ketlen Vieira.
The championship bout carries major significance for Cyborg, who has suggested this could be her final fight under her current PFL contract and has left the door open regarding retirement.
Vieira enters the matchup looking to make an immediate statement after joining the PFL and will face one of the most accomplished champions in women’s MMA history.
Preview: Cyborg’s experience, power and championship pedigree make her a formidable favourite, but Vieira brings high-level competition experience and could create problems if she can survive the early pressure and make the fight a technical battle.
Prediction: Cris Cyborg by TKO.
Co-Main Event: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Tracy Reeder
Former PFL Lightweight Tournament Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov returns to action against PFL newcomer Tracy Reeder.
Rabadanov has established himself as one of the promotion’s top lightweights, while Reeder has an opportunity to produce one of the biggest upsets of the night.
Prediction: Gadzhi Rabadanov by submission.
Other Fights to Watch
Magomed Magomedov vs. Daniel Marcos
This bantamweight matchup could have major implications for the division. Marcos makes his PFL debut after leaving the UFC, while Magomedov enters with significant experience against elite competition.
Prediction: Magomed Magomedov by decision.
Taila Santos vs. Sabrinna de Sousa
Taila Santos brings considerable big-fight experience into this women’s flyweight contest. A strong performance could quickly move her toward title contention.
Prediction: Taila Santos by decision.
Gustavo Oliveira vs. Marcirley Alves
A key bantamweight battle featuring two fighters looking to climb the PFL rankings.
Prediction: Gustavo Oliveira by decision.
Luke Trainer vs. Roland Dunlap
The light heavyweight division is on display as Trainer faces Dunlap in a matchup that could produce a dramatic finish.
Prediction: Luke Trainer by TKO.
