Kosport Magazine: Cedric Doumbe Finds New Opponent for Bellator Paris
After a last-minute change, Cedric Doumbe has a new dance partner for his upcoming fight at Bellator Paris on May 17. The French superstar will now face Jaleel Willis at Accor Arena in Paris, and fans are in for an exciting matchup.
Originally scheduled to face Derek Anderson, Doumbe was left without an opponent after Anderson was forced to withdraw due to a gruesome foot injury. But Doumbe didn’t have to wait long to find a new opponent, as Willis stepped up to the challenge.
Willis, who will be making his eighth appearance in the Bellator cage, is looking to bounce back from a first-round TKO loss to Ramazan Kuramagomedov at Bellator 297 last June. The 32-year-old fighter will be making his first appearance under the PFL umbrella, and he is determined to prove himself against Doumbe.
Doumbe, on the other hand, is coming off his first professional MMA loss to Baysangur Chamsoudinov at PFL Europe 1 in March. The controversial referee stoppage ended his undefeated streak, but the former GLORY Kickboxing champion is ready to bounce back and make a statement in his Bellator debut.
With both fighters hungry for a win, this matchup is sure to be an explosive one. Doumbe’s striking skills and Willis’ well-rounded game make for an intriguing matchup that fans won’t want to miss.
Kosport Magazine: Bellator Paris Headlined by Bantamweight Title Fight
In addition to the highly-anticipated matchup between Doumbe and Willis, Bellator Paris will also feature a bantamweight title fight between Patchy Mix and Magomed Magomedov. This will be Mix’s first title defense since winning the belt in October 2020, and he will be facing a tough challenge in Magomedov, who is on a six-fight win streak.
With a stacked card and exciting matchups, Bellator Paris is shaping up to be a must-watch event for MMA fans. Don’t miss out on all the action on May 17 at Accor Arena in Paris.
