It appears that evidently Cedric Doumbe and Anthony Pettis will meet within the Bellator cage sooner fairly than later.
‘The Greatest’ returned to the cage earlier at the moment within the co-main occasion of Bellator Champions Sequence 2. As soon as once more again in his dwelling nation of France, the previous two-time Glory Kickboxing champion confronted former LFA titleholder Jaleel Willis. Issues had been tense within the build-up to the catchweight bout, with each males speaking plenty of trash.
Nevertheless, it took lower than a spherical for Cedric Doumbe to dispatch of his opponent. Simply months faraway from his first profession defeat, the Frenchman scored a first-round knockout victory. Naturally, the packed crowd on the Accor Enviornment in Paris misplaced their minds. One man in attendance for the stoppage win was former UFC light-weight champion, Anthony Pettis.
‘Showtime’ hasn’t competed since a unanimous determination victory over Benson Henderson in Karate Fight in December. Nevertheless, Anthony Pettis confirmed curiosity in dealing with Cedric Doumbe on many events previously. He additionally has a connection to PFL and Donn Davis, having beforehand competed for the promotion in 2021 and 2022.
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Cedric Doumbe and Anthony Pettis face-off after Bellator Champions Sequence 2 co-main
After Cedric Doumbe scored the knockout victory, Anthony Pettis took to the cage. In a quick interview with Chael Sonnen, the previous UFC light-weight titleholder accepted a future bout in opposition to the Frenchman. His one situation? That the bout takes place in France, as a consequence of their completely wild crowd.
“I like it, bro. I wish to struggle him right here in Paris. Pete let’s set it up right here, I would like it right here.” Anthony Pettis said within the post-fight interview.
Cedric Doumbe responded: “Come on. Preventing me abroad? That’s homicide, that’s insane. However combating me in Paris? This man is loopy.”
Whereas Anthony Pettis needs to struggle Cedric Doumbe in France later this yr, there’s a little bit of a roadblock. The previous Glory Kickboxing champion was already introduced as a part of the undercard of Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira this summer season. That Saudi Arabia-based card presently lacks a date however can also be anticipated to function Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco within the co-main occasion.
What do you make of this second at Bellator Champions Sequence 2 in France? Who do you’ve profitable this potential matchup? Cedric Doumbe or Anthony Pettis?