On the occasion of the PFL Europe Championship Lyon next Saturday, December 14 at the LDLC Arena, Cédric Doumbè will be there, in a very specific role, as the MMA organization confided to CNEWS.
A very well thought out concept. On December 14 at the LDLC Arena during an evening which will see Frenchman Abdoul Abdouraguimov face Laureano Staropoli, the Professional Fighters League will present a unique event, entitled “Doumbè Decides” (in French, “Doumbè decides”). As its name suggests, it will be hosted by Cédric Doumbè himself, the American MMA organization revealed to CNEWS.
The French MMA star, who will return to the cage in 2025, will thus supervise four entirely French fights. At the end of these clashes, he will award, with the PFL, contracts to the fighter(s) who have achieved exceptional performances.
“I am proud to be French and I am the best in MMA. So when the PFL asked me if I wanted to organize Doumbé Decides, I said sure, let's bring more French athletes into the organization and show the world why we are the best country for combat sports, a confided Cédric Doumbè. Lyon, I promise you that the athletes I have selected will come to put on a show not only for me, but for all of you. I can’t wait, let’s go.”
The PFL Lyon fight card
Main Event poids welters :
Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs Laureano Staropoli
PFL Europe welterweight championship bout:
Daniele Miceli vs Florim Zendeli
PFL Europe lightweight championship bout:
Connor Hughes vs. Jakub Kaszuba
PFL Europe bantamweight championship bout:
Lewis McGrillen vs. Alexander Luster
PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship:
Shanelle Dyer vs. Paulina Wiśniewska
Tickets for the PFL Europe Championship Lyon are available at www.ldlcarena.com
