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PFL debutant still mad about UFC release just missed weight by seven pounds for Cris Cyborg title fight

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 04: Ketlen Vieira of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 307 ceremonial weigh-in at Salt Palace Convention Center on October 04, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC) Ketlen Vieira was one of several fighters cut by UFC back in May, a surprising decision considering “Fenomeno” was ranked in the Top 5, held victories over two former bantamweight champions, and was coming off a decision win over Jacqueline Cavalcanti at the UFC Vegas 117 MMA event at the time of her release. “It was a huge surprise to me because I’ve been a top athlete in the division for many years,” Vieira (16-5) told MMA Fighting.

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