Cris
Cyborg has brought in fellow women’s combat sports pioneer
Holly
Holm to prepare for her upcoming fight in the
Professional Fighters League.
Cyborg (29-2) is scheduled to take on Ketlen
Vieira (16-5) on Aug. 22 at Benchmark International Arena in
Tampa, Florida. Former
Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Holm is now helping the
Brazilian gear up for Vieira. Cyborg and Holm competed at UFC
219, with the Brazilian taking the victory via unanimous
decision in a hard-fought match.
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Cris Cyborg prepares for Ketlen Vieira fight with Holly Holm’s
help
Cyborg considers her
PFL Tampa opponent one of the “toughest tests” of her career
and believes Holm’s elite experience will give her an
advantage.
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“Holly brings a unique perspective and elite-level experience that
only someone who has shared the cage with top competition can
provide,” Cyborg said in a press release. “Preparing alongside a
fighter of Holly’s caliber gives me an added edge as I face one of
the toughest tests of my career. This is a dangerous opponent and I
am treating it with the seriousness it deserves.”
Cyborg hasn’t lost in nine straight outings since her defeat to
Amanda
Nunes in the UFC in 2018. This also marks the last fight on her
current PFL contract. Meanwhile, Vieira went 10-5 in the UFC before
being released from the promotion this past May, despite winning
her last fight.