Cris Cyborg addresses retirement ahead of PFL Tampa bout

Mixed martial arts veteran Cris Cyborg has addressed speculation regarding her retirement ahead of her upcoming fight against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on August 22. While the bout may serve as her final fight under her current PFL contract, the 41-year-old fighter stated she has not made a definitive decision about her entire professional career.

Cyborg noted that she has been mentally preparing for retirement for the past three years and has already begun planning her life post-fighting. However, she emphasized that she currently feels she is competing at a higher level than in her youth due to smarter training and recovery methods. She remains focused on her matchup with Vieira while acknowledging that future opportunities may arise following the conclusion of her current agreement.