"I want him here" - Anthony Pettis challenges Cedric Doumbe for bout in Paris in respectful in-ring faceoff

Modified May 17, 2024 22:49 GMT

Anthony Pettis challenges Cedric Doumbe for bout in Paris in respectful in-ring faceoff [Image courtesy: @bellatormma - Instagram]

It appears as though PFL-Bellator have a massive bout in the works as Anthony Pettis has challenged Cedric Doumbe to a fight in Paris. The fan favorites had a respectful in-ring faceoff at Bellator Paris, which could signify that the bout is likely next.

Doumbe got back into the win column following a first round TKO win over Jaleel Willis at Bellator Champions Series: Paris. It was an entertaining bout and was heightened by the electric atmosphere that was fully supporting their countryman.

Following the bout, the former UFC lightweight champion was brought into the cage, and he shared his thoughts on Doumbe's performance. He expressed interest in fighting the kickboxer-turned-PFL star and added that he would like to do it in his home country.

Pettis said:

"I love it [what I saw in the fight], bro. I want to fight him [Doumbe] here in Paris. Pete [Murray], let's set it up here. I want him here."

Check out the full in-ring faceoff between Anthony Pettis and Cedric Doumbe below:

Cedric Doumbe responds to Anthony Pettis' challenge for bout in Paris

It didn't take very long for Cedric Doumbe to agree to Anthony Pettis' challenge for a bout in Paris.

Doumbe vs. 'Showtime' is a very intriguing bout as the former UFC lightweight champion has great grappling along with his unorthodox striking. He has been active in combat sports lately, as he most recently defeated Benson Henderson at Karate Combat 43 and is scheduled to fight Chris Avila in a boxing bout on Jul. 6.

During their in-ring faceoff, Doumbe responded to Pettis' challenge by noting that the American doesn't know what he's getting himself into by fighting him in Paris. He stated that fighting him is already not a wise decision and fighting in Paris is much worse.

Doumbe said: