The official PFL Tampa results are in, with Cris Cyborg closing the night by earning the 30th victory of her legendary MMA career.
Cyborg defeated former UFC contender Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Two judges scored the five-round main event 49-46, while the third submitted a 48-47 scorecard for Cyborg.
Although Cyborg entered the event as the PFL women’s featherweight champion, the championship was not officially available to Vieira. Vieira weighed 152.2 pounds, more than seven pounds above the 145-pound championship limit. The fight therefore proceeded as a catchweight contest.
The victory improved Cyborg’s professional MMA record to 30-2 with one no contest. Vieira fell to 16-6.
Who Won the PFL Tampa Main Event?
Cris Cyborg defeated Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision after five rounds.
Vieira presented Cyborg with a considerably larger opponent after missing weight. However, Cyborg controlled enough of the action to win on all three judges’ scorecards.
The matchup had originally been promoted as Cyborg’s final PFL women’s featherweight title defense and her final MMA appearance. Vieira’s weight miss removed the championship stakes from her side of the contest.
Still, Cyborg completed the fight and secured another victory in a career that has included championships in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, Invicta FC and PFL.
What Happened in the PFL Tampa Co-Main Event?
Gadzhi Rabadanov stopped Tracy Reeder with punches in the opening round of their lightweight contest.
Rabadanov secured the TKO at 4:38 of Round 1, improving his professional record to 28-5-2.
The decisive performance provided Rabadanov with another important victory in PFL’s lightweight division. Meanwhile, Reeder’s record moved to 12-6.
Sabrinna de Sousa Defeats Taila Santos
Sabrinna de Sousa earned a unanimous decision victory over former UFC title challenger Taila Santos.
The judges scored the fight 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27 for de Sousa.
The result represented a significant win for de Sousa against an experienced opponent who previously challenged Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight championship.
Luke Trainer Stops Roland Dunlap
Luke Trainer defeated Roland Dunlap by second-round TKO.
Trainer connected with a front kick before following with punches, forcing the stoppage at 2:52 of Round 2.
What Were the Complete PFL Tampa Results?
PFL Tampa Main Card Results
- Cris Cyborg defeated Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)
- Gadzhi Rabadanov defeated Tracy Reeder by TKO (punches), Round 1, 4:38
- Sabrinna de Sousa defeated Taila Santos by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- Luke Trainer defeated Roland Dunlap by TKO (front kick and punches), Round 2, 2:52
PFL Tampa Preliminary Card Results
- Nkosi Ndebele defeated Marcirley Alves by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
- Daniel Marcos defeated Magomed Magomedov by TKO (injury stoppage), Round 3, 0:11
- Javid Basharat defeated Movsar Ibragimov by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Dakota Bush defeated Morquez Forest by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Natan Schulte defeated Artur Zaynukov by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Gino Van Steenis defeated Robert Watley by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Eoin Sheridan defeated James Vake by knockout (knee), Round 1, 4:09
What Happened to Magomed Magomedov?
Daniel Marcos received a third-round TKO victory after Magomed Magomedov suffered a shoulder injury.
Magomedov appeared to dislocate his shoulder late in the second round. His corner attempted to address the injury between rounds, but the fight briefly continued.
The contest was stopped only 11 seconds into Round 3, giving Marcos the TKO victory.
PFL Tampa Results FAQ
Who won between Cris Cyborg and Ketlen Vieira?
Cris Cyborg defeated Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 49-46, 48-47 and 49-46.
Was the Cris Cyborg fight a title fight?
The matchup was originally scheduled as a PFL women’s featherweight title fight. However, Ketlen Vieira missed the championship limit after weighing 152.2 pounds. The bout proceeded as a catchweight fight, with Vieira ineligible to win the championship.
Did Cris Cyborg retain her PFL championship?
Cyborg remained the PFL women’s featherweight champion following her victory. However, the bout itself was not treated as a standard title defense because Vieira missed weight.
What is Cris Cyborg’s MMA record?
Cris Cyborg’s professional MMA record improved to 30 wins, two losses and one no contest after defeating Ketlen Vieira.
Who won the PFL Tampa co-main event?
Gadzhi Rabadanov defeated Tracy Reeder by first-round TKO. The stoppage came at 4:38 after Rabadanov landed a series of punches.
Who defeated Taila Santos at PFL Tampa?
Sabrinna de Sousa defeated Taila Santos by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27.
Where did PFL Tampa take place?
PFL Tampa took place at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, on August 22, 2026.
How many fights were held at PFL Tampa?
The PFL Tampa card featured 11 completed fights, including four main-card contests and seven preliminary bouts.
Results verified through the official PFL event page and ESPN’s PFL Tampa fight center.
