Cedric Doumbe mocks UFC for not signing him, calls PFL ‘The Future’ after spectacular Paris debut
Cedric Doumbe has seemingly mocked the UFC for failing to sign him. Additionally, he suggested that the PFL is the future. The Cameroon-born French fighter is a former two-time Glory welterweight champion, who retired from kickboxing in late 2021 and transitioned to MMA.
Cédric Doumbé still wants to fight before officially entering the 1 million PFL tournament, UFC alumni are sure of his short list.
We can’t stop Cédric Doumbé! After knocking out Jordan Zébo in the space of nine seconds during PFL Paris, ‘Doumced’ wants to go even further at the end of the year 2023. Doumbé has continued to be invited on TV sets and radio waves since his victory, and this Monday, he revealed his salary during an interview on France Inter by Léa Salamé before being invited on the set of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour. It was on this same show that the multiple Kick-Boxing world champion made an astonishing revelation about his future.
Cédric Doumbé vs UFC legends
Ariel Helwani is known for being one of the best combat sports journalists. The latter presents a program known throughout the world in which he invites the biggest personalities in combat, including Cédric Doumbé. During this interview, Ariel asked what the future was for Doumbé and if we would see him fight again in 2023 and Cédric’s answer surprised more than one:
“I don’t know, but I will ask the PFL for big names like Masvidal, Pettis or Nate Diaz! »
Just that ! Three of the greatest legends to ever step inside the octagon of the largest organization in mixed martial arts. It seems that the call of ‘The Best’ has been heard.
Indeed, the former UFC lightweight champion responded to the call of the new French MMA superstar with this comment:
“The biggest fight in PFL history.”
To know if the PFL will want its new golden goose to fight before the tournament, and that is less certain.
