MMA – What if the former Glory champion held his next opponent? Cédric Doumbé vs Jake Paul would be considered.
Appreciated at least as much as it irritates, In any case, Cédric Doumbé leaves no one indifferent. Now converted to MMA, the former Glory headliner does not hesitate to speak of himself as THE face of the discipline. Doumbé is indeed a showman who knows how to sell a fight and ensuring the show both in and outside the cage. During his last appearance at Bellator, he rebounded against Jaleel Willis, it was May 17, 2024. Focused on other projects, Cédric Doumbé has been in the news lately for very noticeable weight gain. With a view to a return, it would be a question of a Cédric Doumbé vs Jake Paul.
A superfight that no one saw coming
Former UFC athlete then commentator, Dan Hardy now occupies a major role within the PFL. Indeed, the latter supervises operations at the PFL Europe level. Aware of the aura of Cédric Doumbé in France and beyond, Hardy would love to arrange a fight against Jake Paul. The notoriety of the two men could give a highly publicized meeting. Here's what he tells BloodyElbow.
ON THE SAME SUBJECT:
“Cédric Doumbé mentioned several people he wanted to fight and Jake Paul was on the list. Doumbé has a great kickboxing background, but only a few MMA fights. It's a striker, so he's not going for grappling against Jake Paul. Doumbé is a little older, but he is definitely less strong. It would be a great poster, even in boxing. I think Cédric Doumbé vs Jake Paul would be really fun. »
In 2025, Cédric Doumbé could thus seek a fight against Jake Paul as well as Baki. Suffice it to say, a busy year for one of the strong men of the PFL.