PBP PFL Europe 1: 2024 Regular Season, Thu. 3/7, 11 AM ET/8 AM PT PBP Discussion Thread

[Gio]

Thursday, 3.7.2024, 11 AM ET/8 AM PT/5 PM GMT+1
U.S. Broadcast: YouTube (USA), DAZN (INTL)
Promotion: Professional Fighters League
Venue: Accor Arena
Location: Paris, France
Enclosure: Cage
MMA Bouts: 13


PFL Europe 1 Main Card (YouTube (USA), DAZN, 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT)
170: Cédric Doumbé (5-0-0) vs. Baissangour Chamsoudinov (7-0-0)
170: Abdoul Abdouraguimov (17-1-0, 1 NC) vs. Jack Grant (19-7-0)
170: Ibrahim Mané (12-4-0) vs. Chequina Noso Pedro (8-3-0)
155: Yazid Chouchane (10-4-0) vs. Ignacio Capella (7-1-0)
155: Jakub Kaszuba (11-0-0) vs. Kane Mousah (14-5-0)
170: Yassin Najid (9-5-0, 1 NC) vs. Daniele Miceli (11-5-0, 1 NC)
265: Islem Masraf (2-0-0) vs. Mickael Groguhe (3-1-0)

PFL Europe 1 Prelims (DAZN, 11 AM ET/8 AM PT)
155: Patrick Habirora (2-0-0) vs. Claudio Pacella (3-1-0)
170: Marian Dimitrov (10-4-0) vs. Erhan Kartal (11-2-0)
155: Connor Hughes (8-1-0) vs. Anatolij Baal (10-3-1, 1 NC)
155: Alex Chizov (10-1-1) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (12-7-0)
170: Tomasz Łangowski (6-4-1) vs. Florim Zendeli (5-1-1)
185: Younes Najid (6-5-0) vs. Kevin Del (4-6-1)


PFL Europe 1 Weigh-Ins Results:
Cedric Doumbe (170.2) vs. Baissangour Chamsoudinov (170.4)
Abdoul Abdouraguimov (169.7) vs. Jack Grant (169.3)
Ibrahima Mane (170.8) vs. Chequina Noso Pedro (169.9)
Yazid Chouchane (154.7) vs. Ignacio Capella (156)
Jakub Kaszuba (154.9) vs. Kane Mousah (155.9)
Yassin Najid (170.9) vs. Daniele Miceli (169.7)
Islem Masraf (260.2) vs. Mickael Groguhe (261.9)
Patrick Habirora (156) vs. Claudio Pacella (154.8)
Connor Hughes (155.7) vs. Anatolij Baal (154.9)
Aleksandrs Chizovs (154.9) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (154.3)
Tomasz Langowski (169.5) vs. Florim Zendeli (170.9)
Younes Najid (186) vs. Kevin Del (185)

- Mark Ewen vs Andreeas Binder: Binder did not make weight, fight was cancelled.
- Marian Dimitrov vs Erhan Kartal: No mention if the fight is not happening, but neither appeared at the ceremonials.


* HOW TO WATCH PFL EUROPE 1 *


PFL Europe 1 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins & Press Conference



PFL Europe 1 Sherdog Preview



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[DC23]

It’s Baki time.

 

[blaseblase]

At least we can watch it in the U.S. this time. It was a colossal fuck up to not air Doumbe's PFL debut.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Professional Fighters League star Cedric Doumbe fulfilled the expectations of his much-hyped arrival at PFL Europe 3. It took him a mere nine seconds to dispatch Jordan Zebo and announce his arrival on the PFL stage. However, beneath the surface of the flamboyant persona and flair he displays inside the cage, his journey has been shaped by adversity from the humble beginnings in the sun-kissed plains of Cameroon to the active streets of Paris.

5 Defining Moments: Cedric Doumbe

Ahead of his return at PFL Europe 1: 2024 Regular Season, here is a look at five moments that have defined the career of the superstar kickboxing crossover.

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Doumbe encountered skepticism from his widowed mother when he pursued combat sports. But he disregarded the dissenting voices, and with unwavering ambition, emerged as an unrivaled force in kickboxing, toppling giants and clinching several titles. His transition to MMA in 2021 serves as a resolute statement to conquer fresh horizons. “The Best” is scheduled to make his sophomore appearance against the fellow undefeated Baissangour Chamsoudinov on March 7 at PFL Europe 1: 2024 Regular Season. As he stands on the precipice of the next challenge, we take a look at the five defining moments that serve as a testament to each accolade, each conquest earned through sweat and sacrifice.

Forging the Foundation​

Doumbe discovered kickboxing in his late teens and subsequently dropped out of university to pursue a career in the sport. Between 2015 and 2016, he traveled to Amsterdam every month, immersing himself in the professional coaching experience of Mejiro Gym. He would refine his style with the influence of training experience gathered at the facility, blending the finesse of full-contact combat with low kicks patented under the gym’s legacy. Under the tutelage of Roel Mannaart, Doumbe honed his craft and his journey bore a rich harvest in the A1 Grand Prix where he prevailed over the likes of Djibril Ehouo and Vedat Hoduk. In the process, he collected several A1 WGP titles, WAKO Pro K1 world middleweight title among several other accolades.

First taste at Glory Gold​

The next chapter of his journey unfolded on the grand stage of the premier kickboxing organization, Glory. In his first fight in 2015 under the Glory banner, he took on Yoann Kongolo in a short-notice fight. Doumbe lost the fight by unanimous decision, yet, remained undeterred in his pursuit of ascending ranks and making waves within the organization. In his next fight, he locked horns with Murthel Groenhart and emerged triumphant via unanimous decision. The maiden chance to bask in the glory of championship victory came against the formidable Nieky Holzken in Dec. 2016. Doumbe was an underdog going into the fight against Holzken for the Glory welterweight title. “The Best” summoned the depths of his resolve, seizing victory via split decision and carved his name in the annals of the organization’s history by becoming the first French champion.

Second Reign in Glory​

Following two successful defense of his welterweight throne, defeat loomed at Glory 44 against Murthel Groenhart and he dropped the title via split decision. Undaunted, he racked up a 4-1 run which paved the path to a second strike at gold against Harut Grigorian at Glory 64. Doumbe won the fight via TKO in the second round and reaffirmed his status as a champion of the division.

Next Stop: MMA​

Doumbe bid adieu to kickboxing at an Empire Fight event in France on Oct. 3, 2021, and announced his switch to MMA. His inaugural foray into MMA came under the banner of Superkombat Fighting Championship. He made his promotional debut a month later against Arbi Emiev and won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. He was scheduled to face Patrick Spirk next at MMA Grand Prix on July. 9, 2022. However, the matchup underwent several changes after Spirk and the replacement opponent Idriss M'Roivili both pulled out. He would eventually fight Phruethukorn Chaichongcharden and won the fight by TKO (doctor stoppage) in the second round.

PFL: Detour Becomes Destination​

Doumbe’s journey to the UFC faced an unexpected hurdle when his debut fight against Darian Weeks at the inaugural UFC Paris event was canceled by the French MMA Federation (FMMAF). They could not sanction the bout under a rule stipulation that fighters with fewer than 10 professional bouts must not have more than a four-fight differential between them. Yet, a more pressing concern later came to light after an MRI scan that revealed traces of blood in his brain. While he was released from the UFC shortly afterward, he fought two more times at MMA Grand Prix before signing with the PFL in May 2023.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

A concerted effort from the Professional Fighters League to mine talent globally has already begun to yield positive results.

The company swings into its latest international season with PFL Europe 1 on Thursday at Accor Arena in France. There, in addition to two showcase affairs at the top of the card, quarterfinal action plays out in the welterweight and lightweight divisions. Future events are set to feature European series bouts in the bantamweight and women’s flyweight ranks. Tournament winners receive $100,000, along with championship belts and almost certain consideration for the PFL’s lucrative domestic season in the United States.

Top Reasons to Catch PFL Europe 1

The Professional Fighters League swings into its latest international season with French kickboxer Cedric Doumbe at the top of the bill on Thursday in Paris.

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Here are three reasons to catch PFL Europe 1:

1. Doumbe Device​

Decorated kickboxer Cedric Doumbe returns to the stage for the first time since his dazzling organizational debut, as he locks horns with the undefeated Baissangour Chamsoudinov in the welterweight main event. Doumbe, 31, enters the cage with a perfect 5-0 record, with all signs pointing to his having made a seamless transition to mixed martial arts. He was a two-time champion in Glory, where he reigned from Dec. 10, 2016 to Aug. 25, 2017 and again from March 9, 2019 to Nov. 16, 2021. Doumbe drew his first assignment under the PFL banner in September and needed just nine seconds to punch out Jordan Zebo. Chamsoudinov, meanwhile, looks like a potential person of interest at 170 pounds. The 22-year-old MMA Factory prospect last competed on June 23, when he put away “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 8 winner Efrain Escudero with punches in the second round of their encounter at an Ares Fighting Championship show. It was Chamsoudinov’s first stoppage in nearly two years and moved him to 7-0 as a pro.

2. Rise and Shine​

Former Brave Combat Federation champion Abdoul Abdouraguimov expects to face considerable resistance in his second outing since joining the PFL roster, as the once-beaten MMA Factory export takes on Bellator MMA and Cage Warriors Fighting Championship veteran Jack Grant in the welterweight co-headliner. The 28-year-old Abdouragimov has rattled off eight consecutive victories, six of them by submission. He last fought at PFL Europe 3, where he disposed of Brad Wheeler with a rear-naked choke in the first round of their Sept. 30 pairing. It was the 12th first-round finish of Abdouragimov’s career. On the other side of the equation, Grant has posted back-to-back wins over Nathan Jones and Ahmed Labban in the aftermath of his June 2021 decision defeat to Ian Garry. A potent finisher in his own right, the Fight Ministry rep has secured 18 of his 19 career victories by knockout, technical knockout or submission.

3. Back for Seconds​

Eight tournament matches are set to get the ball rolling on crowning PFL European series champions at 155 and 170 pounds. Among the hopefuls: 2023 lightweight titlist Jakub Kaszuba, who puts his perfect 11-0 record on the line against Kane Mousah in one of the more intriguing quarterfinals. Kaszuba operates out of a Gracie Barra affiliate in Jacksonville, Florida, where he furthers his development and sharpens the skills that have already fattened his bank account. The 28-year-old rallied to stop John Mitchell with knees and punches in the second round of their lightweight final at PFL 4 in December. Mousah, meanwhile, cut his teeth in the Bellator, Absolute Championship Berkut and British Association of Mixed Martial Arts promotions. The Manchester Top Team product last suited up at Bellator 296, where he was on the receiving end of a second-round knockout from Thibault Gouti on May 12. Mousah, 37, has alternated wins and losses in each of his past five appearances.

 

[PurpleStorm]

What a great weekend for MMA. Let's go!

 

[pupil]

team baki...

 

[Koala]

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

Finally an event where we get to watch the EU guys for free instead of the other way around.
Cedric Baki should be a banger

 

[Kryptt]

Thursday MMA!

 

[Kryptt]

Ohh 11 am? I'll be at work and rather hard to watch on the road.

Enjoy and I'll sift through the notes for interesting fights or moments.

 

[BoxerMaurits]

Hypedd!!

 

[BoxerMaurits]

Damnn, Baki could’ve flown away right there if he felt like it. The guy is absolutely jacked!

 

[BoxerMaurits]

Ohh 11 am? I'll be at work and rather hard to watch on the road.

Enjoy and I'll sift through the notes for interesting fights or moments.

That’s the starttime of the prelims bro.

 

[Kryptt]

That’s the starttime of the prelims bro.

I'll not be home 5pm ish EST.



But I should make the top of the card!

 

[GreenGorilla]

It is already 7th of march here, for a second I panicked and thought I missed the whole thing.

 

[TeenageMutantLesnarTurtle]

Cant see it listed on DAZN right now. Urgh. Why is DAZN always like this lol.

 

[BoxerMaurits]

Cant see it listed on DAZN right now. Urgh. Why is DAZN always like this lol.

Same here. I checked it out and the event is only supported in certain countries… Where are you from?

 

[TeenageMutantLesnarTurtle]

Same here. I checked it out and the event is only supported in certain countries… Where are you from?

Finland

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

LFG!!!!!!!!!