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PFL confirm signing of former GLORY Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe amid UFC links

PFL confirm signing of GLORY Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe UFC linksThe PFL (Professional Fighters League) have confirmed the signing of former two-time GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion, Cedric Doumbe to a multi-fight deal, following links to a move and debut with the UFC last year ahead of the promotion’s debut in France. Doumbe, 30, a native of Cameroon, currently boasts an undefeated 4-0 professional mixed martial […]

PFL confirm signing of GLORY Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe UFC links

The PFL (Professional Fighters League) have confirmed the signing of former two-time GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion, Cedric Doumbe to a multi-fight deal, following links to a move and debut with the UFC last year ahead of the promotion’s debut in France.

Doumbe, 30, a native of Cameroon, currently boasts an undefeated 4-0 professional mixed martial arts record, since transitioning from kickboxing back in 2021.

Last featuring professionally in Paris at an MMA Grand Prix: Paris billed event back in March of this year, Cedric Doumbe landed a second round TKO win over Pawel Kilmas in the French capital.

Cedric Doumbe has been teasing news of a move on his official social media

Teasing news of his impending move in recent weeks, Doumbe, a decorated striker issued a plea to viewers and fans on his official YouTube channel, urging them to vote on a poll to determine whether he should sign for the PFL, UFC, or Bellator MMA.

However, as per official confirmation from the PFL this Wednesday evening, the 83-7-1 kickboxing star, Doumbe has penned a multi-fight deal with the organization.

“-2x GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion

 -2016 A1 WGP final tournament champion

 -World Kickboxing Association world champion

“The Best” HAS ARRIVED,” PFL tweeted. “Welcome to the Professional Fighter’s League @CedricDoumbe.” 

A heralded kickboxing talent, Doumbe, most recently featured at GLORY 77: Rotterdam abc in January 2021, securing a second round KO win over Murthel Groenhart. 

Over the course of his decorated and gold-laden professional kickboxing tenure, Cedric Doumbe has landed victories over the likes of Brad Riddell, Nieky Holzkien, Yoann Kongolo, Yohan Lidon, Thonchai Sitsongpeenong Jimmy Vienot, Harut Grigorian, and Alim Baiev to name a few. 

Following UFC 287 last month in Miami, Florida – Doumbe posted a cryptic tweet aimed at two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya.

Ahead of UFC Fight Night Paris last September, Doumbe was linked with a move to the organization and a debut at the Accor Arena event, in a matchup against Darian Weeks, however, the French MMA Federation called a halt to the pairing, declaring that fighters competing with less than 10 professional fights should not compete against other competitors with a four-fight plus differential in experience. 

Tyron Woodley reveals offers from multiple kickboxing promotions, plans to return in 2023

Tyron Woodley, KickboxingFormer UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023.  During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut.  “You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights […]

Tyron Woodley, Kickboxing

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023. 

During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut. 

“You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights this year,” Woodley said. “I mentioned fighting kickboxing, and then I’ve got every top kickboxing promotion hitting me up, everybody calling me out… I’m definitely looking at fighting a couple times this year.” 

Tyron Woodley Says He’s a Fighter Everyone Wants to Compete Against 

The 40-year-old last fought in a boxing match against Jake Paul in December 2021. He suffered a sixth-round knockout loss in the rematch.  Before his boxing debut, Woodley lost his last four mixed martial arts bouts to end his UFC career. 

Despite recent setbacks, Woodley is still a former UFC champion. He captured the welterweight title from Robbie Lawler in July 2016 at UFC 201. He had four successful title defenses. 

The Ferguson, Missouri native believes he’s still a top name in the combat sports world.

“A lot of fighters think that I’m the guy they wanna try to fight now because if you fight me and possibly defeat me, you may capture the skeletons in my closet, you may get the titles, you may get the recognition,” Woodley said. “I’m the biggest name on (Kamaru) Usman’s résumé, the biggest name on Gilbert (Burns), Colby Covington, (Vicente) Luque, (and) even Jake Paul… Low-key, I’m in better shape. The wisdom that I have now… I feel like I’mma be more of a problem.” (Transcribed by MMANews)

Tyron Woodley reveals offers from multiple kickboxing promotions, plans to return in 2023

Tyron Woodley, KickboxingFormer UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023.  During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut.  “You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights […]

Tyron Woodley, Kickboxing

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023. 

During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut. 

“You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights this year,” Woodley said. “I mentioned fighting kickboxing, and then I’ve got every top kickboxing promotion hitting me up, everybody calling me out… I’m definitely looking at fighting a couple times this year.” 

Tyron Woodley Says He’s a Fighter Everyone Wants to Compete Against 

The 40-year-old last fought in a boxing match against Jake Paul in December 2021. He suffered a sixth-round knockout loss in the rematch.  Before his boxing debut, Woodley lost his last four mixed martial arts bouts to end his UFC career. 

Despite recent setbacks, Woodley is still a former UFC champion. He captured the welterweight title from Robbie Lawler in July 2016 at UFC 201. He had four successful title defenses. 

The Ferguson, Missouri native believes he’s still a top name in the combat sports world.

“A lot of fighters think that I’m the guy they wanna try to fight now because if you fight me and possibly defeat me, you may capture the skeletons in my closet, you may get the titles, you may get the recognition,” Woodley said. “I’m the biggest name on (Kamaru) Usman’s résumé, the biggest name on Gilbert (Burns), Colby Covington, (Vicente) Luque, (and) even Jake Paul… Low-key, I’m in better shape. The wisdom that I have now… I feel like I’mma be more of a problem.” (Transcribed by MMANews)

Popular Japanese Kickboxer Releases Apology Video Following Fraud Arrest

Japanese kickboxer and swimsuit model Panchan Rina, real name Rina Okamoto, has apologized after being arrested for fraud in 2022. Rina, who’s become a popular figure having amassed over 110,000 followers on Instagram and 150,000 YouTube subscrib…

Japanese kickboxer and swimsuit model Panchan Rina, real name Rina Okamoto, has apologized after being arrested for fraud in 2022. Rina, who’s become a popular figure having amassed over 110,000 followers on Instagram and 150,000 YouTube subscribers, is a multi-time champion in kickboxing. The 28-year-old Osaka native is unbeaten in 13 fights, winning belts under…

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Rodtang earns Kickboxing win at ONE Fight Night 6 against Jiduo Yibu

Rodtang ONE Fight Night 6‘The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon stepped away from his typical sport, of Muay Thai, and fought in a Kickboxing battle last night at ONE Fight Night 6. The Thai-born athlete was able to batter ‘The Eagle of Yi’ Jiduo Yibu to earn a unanimous decision win. See below for highlights from the Rodtang match: Rodtang […]

Rodtang ONE Fight Night 6

‘The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon stepped away from his typical sport, of Muay Thai, and fought in a Kickboxing battle last night at ONE Fight Night 6. The Thai-born athlete was able to batter ‘The Eagle of Yi’ Jiduo Yibu to earn a unanimous decision win.

See below for highlights from the Rodtang match:

Rodtang wants ONE gold in Kickboxing

At ONE Fight Night 6, the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Ilias Ennahachi was originally booked to defend his throne against Thailand’s Superlek and Rodtang was to fight Daniel Puertas. Due to weight issues, Ennahachi dropped out of the fight and vacated his world title. Puertas was then moved to fight Superlek for the vacant kickboxing title, and ‘The Iron Man’ was then to fight China’s Jiduo Yibu. Both ‘The Iron Man’ and Superlek won their bouts.

‘The Iron Man’ Rodtang has made his intentions clear, he wants a world title in kickboxing and then MMA. Superlek and ‘The Iron Man’ nearly fought last year during the ONE Muay Thai Grand Prix. Due to weight issues, ‘The Iron Man’ was unable to compete in the tournament. Superlek vs Rodtang is a fight combat sports fans have been demanding. Both are phenoms in Muay Thai, and the two may fight for a kickboxing world title later this year.

‘The Iron Man’ is only 25-year-old has earned a whopping 270 career victories and holds the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title. The Thai athlete began his Muay Thai career when he was only 7 years old as a way to support his family. ‘The Kicking Machine’ Superlek Kiatmoo9, the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion, began his professional career at the age of 8 and has since earned a record of 131-29.

Superlek and Rodtang are on a collision course. The two Thai strikers will likely fight for the Kickboxing throne in 2023.

Stamp Fairtex out-points Supergirl in close kickboxing battle

Stamp Fairtex ONE Fight Night 6ONE Championship superstar Stamp Fairtex has had a whirlwind of a week leading up to her fight at ONE Fight Night 6. She was originally booked against former GLORY World Champion Anissa Meksen, but reportedly due to an illness the French-Algerian fighter did not show up for the press conference or weigh-ins. ‘Supergirl’ Anna Jaroonsak […]

Stamp Fairtex ONE Fight Night 6

ONE Championship superstar Stamp Fairtex has had a whirlwind of a week leading up to her fight at ONE Fight Night 6. She was originally booked against former GLORY World Champion Anissa Meksen, but reportedly due to an illness the French-Algerian fighter did not show up for the press conference or weigh-ins.

‘Supergirl’ Anna Jaroonsak was set to face Ekaterina Vandaryeva, but the Belarusian ‘Barbie’ just slightly missed weight. Due to these sudden events, ONE Championship was able to book Supergirl against Stamp Fairtex in a kickboxing fight at the last minute.

The Thai-born Stamp was able to out-point Supergirl in a closely fought match. Supergirl is a Muay Thai based fighter with a size and weight advantage over her Thai-born opponent. See below for highlights:

Stamp Fairtex earns a split decision win at ONE Fight Night 6

Stamp Fairtex is a threat in three sports. Before she was even 23 years old, she captured world titles in ONE Championship in both Kickboxing and Muay Thai. As she switched her focus to MMA, she was able to earn a Grand Prix world title by way of submission in the finals. This would earn her the top contender position against atomweight queen Angela Lee. Despite the back-and-forth fight, Stamp was stopped via submission in her world title attempt.

Earning ONE gold in MMA, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai is still very much in the plans for Stamp. While in an interview with Tim Wheaton, she mapped out her future plans. She said:

“In five years I think I’d still be around. Hopefully, I’ll be having three of my titles, and also I’ll be defending the titles. And also in 10 years, I would be 35 so two ways – either I’ll be a trainer in another country, or I’ll just do some gardening and not really be into martial arts.”