MMA fans can rejoice: Cédric Doumbè confirmed that the long-awaited rematch against Baysangur Chamsoudinov, alias Bakiwill take place in the second half of 2025. This announcement, made this morning on RMC, immediately aroused the enthusiasm of fans. The 32-year-old Franco-Cameroonian even suggested that the fight could be held in an emblematic location: “a stadium that looks like a park.”he declared. A phrase which seems to designate the Parc des Princes, capable of accommodating nearly 50,000 spectators.
Cédric Doumbè Vs Baki: a return match in an emblematic stadium
This return match is of capital importance for Cédric Doumbè, who wishes to erase the memory of their first confrontation last March. That day, a splinter in his foot forced the fighter to give up in the last round, thus giving victory to his opponent. A frustrating outcome for his fans, but also for the athlete himself. “If the PFL, the organization in which I fight, decided to sign Baki, it is only to
this revenge that the whole world is waiting for after the frustration of this famous thorn, very notorious today“he confided.
This match could mark a turning point in the career of the fighter, who seems more motivated than ever to regain his title and show that he is still at the top of his game.
Cédric Doumbè: the man of many talents
At 32, Cédric Doumbè is no longer limited to MMA. If he is one of the most emblematic faces of this sport in France, he is also a showman appreciated by the media and the general public. After his victory against Jaleel Willis last May, the athlete chose to diversify his activities, gradually establishing himself as a true entertainer.
In recent months, Baki's opponent has had a series of projects outside the cage. Indeed, Cédric Doumbè participated in the famous show LOL: whoever laughs, gets out!launched a show on his YouTube channel and landed a role in a soon-to-be-released film. This ability to reinvent yourself while remaining close to his fans makes him an essential personality, well beyond sport.
“For me, the most important thing is to earn money doing what I love”
However, this reconversion has not always been understood by some MMA enthusiasts. They wonder about his priorities: is he still a full-time fighter, or has he definitely turned to the world of entertainment? Asked about this in the Moscato Show on RMC, last October, Cédric Doumbè responded bluntly: “For me, the most important thing is to earn money doing what I love. Today, I am no longer 18 or 20 years old. If I have the chance to earn money doing what I love, it's pure happiness, and that's what we would all like to do.”
Cédric Doumbè's approach is clear: he no longer wants to sacrifice his personal happiness for his career. “When I’m ready to get back in the cage, I will.”he had said a month earlier. Its versatility is reflected in his upcoming projects. In December, he will be present at the PFL event in Lyon, but only as a commentator. “I will be in the comments. I have a lot of projects coming up, I have a film, I filmed in LOL… The return of the fights will be at the beginning of 2025. At the moment, I travel a lot , I live the life of an artist!”he confided enthusiastically.
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