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Analysis

Cédric Doumbé, nicknamed Le Meilleur, is a French-Cameroonian fighter who went from world kickboxing star to professional MMA fighter with the Professional Fighters League. A two-time Glory welterweight world champion, he has made a career switch closely followed by the French public since his retirement from kickboxing in 2021.

Background

Born on August 13, 1992, in Douala, Cameroon, Cédric Doumbé grew up in France and trained in kickboxing at several gyms, including Atlantide Boxe 87, Mejiro Gym, and MMA Factory, under coaches such as Samir Mahjoubi. He became one of the most dominant kickboxers of his generation in the welterweight division, winning the Glory belt twice between 2016 and 2021 and stringing together five title defenses, a record in the division. Named 2016 Fighter of the Year by the specialized press, he retired from kickboxing in October 2021 with a record of 75 wins, including 45 by KO, 7 losses, and 1 draw in 83 fights.

MMA Career

Cédric Doumbé signed with the Professional Fighters League in May 2023 to begin his transition to mixed martial arts. His most talked-about outing remains his lightning win over Jordan Zébo, finished in just nine seconds during the PFL Europe playoffs in September 2023, a speed record for the organization. His MMA run hit its first setback in March 2024, when he lost to Baysangur Chamsoudinov, the fight being stopped after his opponent complained of a toe injury, a referee decision that still fuels controversy. He then returned to winning ways, notably against Jaleel Willis, confirming that the striking power he built in kickboxing translates effectively into the cage, even if his ground game remains a work in progress.

Fighting Style

Cédric Doumbé’s style rests entirely on the fundamentals built in kickboxing: precise footwork, fast combinations, and striking power that has dropped many opponents in both MMA and kickboxing. All of his MMA wins have come by TKO stoppage, confirming that finishing with his fists remains his main weapon. On the other hand, his ground game remains lightly tested in official competition, a point future opponents will likely look to exploit. His path fits into a broader movement of French fighters seeking international recognition, alongside Benoît Saint-Denis at the UFC or Stéphane Coignon, active between France and Japan.

Career Record

• Professional MMA record: 6 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws
• Wins by KO or TKO: 6
• Wins by submission: 0
• Wins by decision: 0
• Kickboxing record: 75 wins (45 by KO), 7 losses, 1 draw
• Titles: Glory welterweight champion (2016-2017, 2019-2021), WAKO Pro K-1 middleweight world champion (2016)
• Honors: 2016 Fighter of the Year (Combat Press, Liver Kick), record for most title defenses in Glory’s welterweight division

Fighter Profile

• Full name: Cédric Doumbé
• Nickname: Le Meilleur
• Born: August 13, 1992, in Douala (Cameroon)
• Nationality: French-Cameroonian
• Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)
• Reach: 6’1″ (185 cm)
• Division: Welterweight
• Team: Mejiro Gym, MMA Factory
• Coach: Samir Mahjoubi
• Base: Kickboxing

Sources

• en.wikipedia.org
• mma-official.com