“I never said I signed to UFC” – Kickboxing world champion denies signing with the UFC
Amidst reports that Cédric Doumbé has signed with the UFC, he has come forward on Twitter to clarify his status. He reveals he has not signed the contract.
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Amid reports that French Cameronian Kickboxer Cédric Doumbé has signed with the UFC, the famed Kickboxer has come forward on Twitter to clarify his stance. The former Glory Kickboxing Welterweight champion transitioned to MMA in 2021. He has won his first four fights and looks set to follow Alex Pereira into the UFC. However, Doumbé confirmed on Twitter if he has signed with the UFC.
On Twitter Doumbé wrote, “J’ai jamais dit que j’avais signé à UFC. J’ai dit dit que le contrat avait été signé (avant #ufcParis) et que tant que je n’ai pas combattu je ne suis pas officiellement à lUFC donc je peux négocier avec d’autres grosses organisations. Il faut bien écouter quand je parle.” The translation is as follows: I never said I signed to UFC. I said that the contract was signed (before #ufcParis) and that until I fight I am not officially in the UFC so I can negotiate with other big organizations.You have to listen well when I speak.
The former Glory Kickboxer is a two-time Welterweight Champion and remained on the top of the Welterweight rankings for many years. He has finished all his opponents in his MMA journey, similar to the current Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira.
Je sais que vous voulez tous me voir à l’#UFC.
— Cédric Doumbè (@CedricDoumbe) April 2, 2023
J’ai vraiment envie de vous faire kiffer, mais le choix qui s’offre à moi n’est vraiment pas simple et à 30 ans ça sera le dernier #choix de ma vie.
Ce n’est pas simple ❗️?V?
Cédric Doumbé had a fight booked with the UFC during the Paris fight card that featured Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa. However, the French MMA Federation did not sanction the bout as commission rules that fighters with less than ten professional bouts must not have more than a four-fight differential between them. Fight fans will look forward to see if the world champion kickboxer signs with the UFC.
Joe Rogan Praises Cédric Doumbé
Favourite MMA Personality Rogan has well-versed opinions in combat sports and follows all forms of Martial Arts. On his podcast, Joe Rogan talked with Steve-O about the various Kickboxers who can transition into MMA. One was Cédric Doumbé, and Rogan praised the famed Kickboxer.
Rogan said, “The other elite guys in kickboxing that were supposed to fight in MMA, one of them is Cedric Doumbe. And I’ve had Cedric on the podcast before, and he’s another dude. He’s a f**king real problem. I hope he gets over there, because that’s another guy that like, all those dudes at 170 that like to strike, like good f**king luck. Good luck with that guy.”
Joe Rogan thinks UFC Welterweights will find trouble with Doumbé and hopes to see if Doumbé can fight in the UFC. With incredible knockout power, he can pose a real challenge to most Welterweight fighters in the division.
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