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Is Cris Cyborg Retiring at PFL Tampa? BKB 58's Aspen Ladd wonders

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Cris Cyborg is being advertised for this weekend as taking part in her final MMA fight, but an ex-UFC and PFL vet has their doubts. The referenced fighter here is Aspen Ladd, who takes on Bianca Daimoni at BKB 58 on August 29th in Miami, Florida.

Cris Cyborg was slated to defend her PFL featherweight crown versus Ketlen Vieira until the latter came in seven pounds over the 145-pound contracted weight limit at PFL Tampa. As someone who has thrown down in featherweight fights for promotions like UFC and PFL, the BKB combatant weighed in on Cyborg vs. Vieira in the context of if the former will bow out of the sport on August 22nd, Ladd said [via Bare Knuckle Bowker],

“Yeah, [Cris] Cyborg's an absolute legend of the sport, but she's been teasing for a long time that this would be her last MMA fight. Will it be? Who knows? But she's said that for quite a while and they had to find somebody to bring over for her to fight.â€

“She was the only one left, the only '45er in the entire promotion under contract, right? So, they had to find somebody. Ketlen's about as good an opponent as they can get. I think it's very possible it can go to a decision honestly, but I don't know. Cyborg's so explosive.â€

Cris Cyborg not likely to get Shields or Rousey bouts, per Ladd

Whether or not this is her last MMA bout, Cyborg has also expressed interest in continuing to build upon her boxing journey, and to that, Ladd stated [via Bare Knuckle Bowker],

“No, she keeps calling out [Claressa] Shields over and over because I know they've sparred before. I highly doubt it'll ever happen, but you never know. It's the same as like the Ronda [Rousey] fight. That's never going to happen, but who knows?â€

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UFC Sacramento: 'Hernandez vs. Rodrigues' Live Results and Highlights

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The Octagon returns to the Golden 1 Center for tonight's UFC Sacramento event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues.

Hernandez (15-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a third-round TKO loss to reigning middleweight champion Sean Strickland this past February. Prior to that setback, ‘Fluffy' has strung together an impressive eight-fight winning streak, a stretch which included victories over Michel Pereira, Roman Dolidze and Brendan Allen.

Meanwhile, Gregory Rodrigues (19-6 MMA) will enter tonight's headliner sporting a three-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming by way of knockout over Brunno Ferreira this past March at UFC 326. ‘Robocop' has gone 4-1 over his past five Octagon appearances overall, with his lone loss in that stretch coming against Jared Cannonier.

UFC Sacramento is co-headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring Serghei Spivac taking on Vitor Petrino.

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Spivac (18-6 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past February at UFC Houston, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Ante Delija. That win snapped a two-fight losing skid for the ‘Polar Bear', who had dropped fights to Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Jailton Almeida in his prior Octagon appearances.

Meanwhile, Vitor Petrino (14-2 MMA) will enter this evening's co-main attraction sporting a three-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming over Steven Asplund this past March in Las Vegas. Prior to that decision win, ‘Cabuloso' was coming off back-to-back stoppage victories against opponents Austen Lane and Thomas Petersen respectively.

Also featured on this evening's UFC Sacramento main card lineup is a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout featuring Reinier de Ridder taking on Roman Dolidze.

De Ridder (21-4 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘RDR' is coming off losses to Caio Borralho and Brendan Allen in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prio to those setbacks, the former ONE champion had put together a five-fight winning streak, which included victories over Bo Nickal and Robert Whittaker.

Meanwhile, Roman Dolidze (15-5 MMA) will also be looking to snap a two-bout losing skid this evening in California. ‘The Caucasian' is coming off defeats to tonight's headliners Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues in his most recent efforts. Prior those setbacks, Dolidze had won three straight fights over Anthony Smith, Kevin Holland and Marvin Vettori respectively.

Get all of tonight's live results and highlights below (refresh for updates):

UFC Sacramento Main Card (8pm EST on Paramount+)

185 lbs: Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues –

265 lbs: Serghei Spivac vs. Vitor Petrino – Petrino def. Spivac by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

205 lbs: Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze – De Ridder def. Dolidze via TKO (punches) at 4:01 of Round 1

155 lbs: MarQuel Mederos vs. Mason Jones – Mederos def. Jones via TKO (punches) at 2:07 of Round 2

125 lbs: Carli Judice vs. Jeisla Chaves – Judice def. Chaves via TKO (body kick and punches at 1:39 of Round 1

265 lbs: Anthony Wint vs. Terrance Chatman – Wint def. Chatman via Technical Submission (arm triangle choke) at 4:29 of Round 1

UFC Sacramento Prelims (5:00 EST on Paramount+)

145 lbs: Jamall Emmers vs. Lerryan Douglas – Emmers def. Douglas via TKO (punches) at 3:38 of Round 1

265 lbs: Shamil Gaziev vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu – Gaziev def. Nzechukwu via KO (straight right) at 3:40 of Round 1

155 lbs: Chris Padilla vs. Nasrat Haqparast – Padilla def. Haqparast via technical submission (arm triangle) at 4:59 of Round 3

145 lbs: Marcio Barbosa vs. Ryan Kuse – Barbosa def. Kuse via TKO (punches) at 2:47 of Round 1

155 lbs: Stan Dorsainvil vs. Gauge Young – Dorsainvil def. Young by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

185 lbs: Jackson McVey vs. Wes Schultz – McVey def. Schultz via TKO (knee to the body at 4:13 of Round 1

115 lbs: Shanelle Dyer vs. Elise Reed – Dyer def Reed via TKO (punches) at 1:42 of Round 3

Who are you picking to win tonight's main event between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!

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UFC Sacramento Results: Reinier de Ridder TKO's Roman Dolidze (Video)

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We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC Sacramento results, including the light heavyweight bout between Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze.

De Ridder (21-4 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘RDR' is coming off losses to Caio Borralho and Brendan Allen in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prio to those setbacks, the former ONE champion had put together a five-fight winning streak, which included victories over Bo Nickal and Robert Whittaker.

Meanwhile, Roman Dolidze (15-5 MMA) will also be looking to snap a two-bout losing skid this evening in California. ‘The Caucasian' is coming off defeats to tonight's headliners Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues in his most recent efforts. Prior those setbacks, Dolidze had won three straight fights over Anthony Smith, Kevin Holland and Marvin Vettori respectively.

Round one of this UFC Sacramento light heavyweight matchup begins and Reinier de Ridder comes forward quickly with a combination. Roman Dolidze forces the clinch but that allows ‘RDR' to get him down to the canvas with relative ease. A scramble ensues. Dolidze looks for a knee bar. He continues to adjust. Reinier de Ridder works the body with some punches. He rolls to a better position and is now dropping down some elbows and hammer fists. Another scramble ensues and ‘RDR' winds up in half guard. Some big shots from De Ridder. He's landing some serious leather. The referee is warning Dolidze he must move. He eventually does, but ‘RDR' is still all over him. He re-establishes half guard and then attempts to leap into mount. He settles for side control and then quickly establishes full mount. Big shots and Dolidze gives up his back. More punches from Reinier and this one is all over! WOW!

Official UFC Sacramento Results: Reinier de Ridder def. Roman Dolidze via TKO (punches) at 4:01 of Round 1

Who would you like to see De Ridder fight next following his TKO victory over Dolidze this evening in California? Share your thoughts in the comment section Penn Nation!

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LIVE! PFL Tampa Results: Cyborg vs. Vieira

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LIVE! PFL Tampa Results: Cyborg vs. Vieira

MMA Fighting has PFL Tampa results for the Cyborg vs. Vieira fight card and more from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday night.

In the main event, Cris Cyborg was originally set to defendd her PFL featherweight championship belt against Ketlen Vieira, who is making her PFL debut. Unfortunately, Vieira weighed in seven pounds over the limit for the title bout and is no longer eligible to become champion with a win. Cyborg has agreed to vacate the featherweight title if Vieira is victorious.

Cyborg has won nine straight, while Vieira has won three of her past five fights before her release from the UFC.

Gadzhi Rabadanov and Tracy Reeder compete in a lightweight contest in the co-main event.

Check out PFL Tampa results below.

Main Card (ESPN at 9 p.m. ET)

Cris Cyborg vs. Ketlen Vieira

Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Tracy Reeder

Marcirley Alves vs. Nkosi Ndebele

Luke Trainer vs. Roland Dunlap

Preliminary Card (ESPN+ LIVE now)

Magomed Magomedov vs. Daniel Marcos

Laila Santos vs. Sabrinna de Sousa

Movsar Ibragimov vs. Javid Basharat

Dakota Bush vs. Morquez Forest

Natan Schulte vs. Makkasharip Zaynukov

Gino van Steenis vs. Robert Watley

Florim Zendeli vs. Omran Chaaban

Eoin Sheridan def. James Vake via first-round knockout (4:09)

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