MMA: winner by TKO in the first round, Cédric Doumbè set the Accor Arena on fire, relive the evening

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“My ultimate goal is to always do what I say. I know I will get the belt, no matter what organization I am in. »

“I wasn’t hit, I slipped. I am Cédric Doumbè, who will touch me? If you want, we will look at the VAR. I didn't get hit, I just slipped. If I had been touched, I would have said so. »

“It doesn’t matter where it takes place, but if it’s in Paris, it will be even more spectacle, even more hype. But it doesn't matter, it can even happen at home in the United States. »

“I was sad, I was disappointed, angry and upset. Not offended by the public who mocked me, not towards the organization, but towards everyone. With everything I do for MMA, this is how people thank me. So I didn't communicate, I sulked, even if it was stronger than me in the end. »

“This fight had a special taste, the hype was different, I didn’t do any communication. It was a different story but I still have hype, we could see it at the weigh-in and in the room which was full. »

“I knew I was going to knock him out. I didn't want to turn it off so he could sleep but we can't hide from a TKO. In the first round, I hit him, he staggered. You just had to wait. »

After his victory, he stopped by to greet Victor Wembanyama, who was watching the main fight between Mix and Magomedov.

But stay with us, Cédric Doumbè will appear at a press conference and we will follow it live.

The American won to everyone's surprise against Magomed Magomedov in the decision and remains the Bellator bantamweight champion.

No knockouts or submissions in this title fight, the judges will decide the winner.

Not yet a winner in this duel, the last five minutes will be necessary.

If Magomedov appears to be slightly dominant, nothing is done in this bantamweight title fight.

The two men exchange mostly standing, but neither really gains the upper hand.

Patchy Mix was scared and shaken, but held on. We're going for another five minutes.

Will Magomedov be able to bring down the champion, Patchy Mix?

Magomed Magomedov and Patchy Mix will face off in a few moments for the bantamweight title.

Jaleel Willis suffered a terrible barrage of blows and never managed to come back in this fight.

Cédric Doumbè has the gift of igniting the crowds, he did it again this Friday evening. The “people’s main event” kept its promises.

Anthony Pettis wants to challenge Cédric Doumbè in Paris.

The former UFC champion, who should face Cédric Doumbè in September in Saudi Arabia, will challenge him in the octagon.

Cédric Doumbè is sent to the mat, his opponent tries to jump on him but the Frenchman avoids it perfectly.

Jaleel Willis is already wavering slightly, and is trying to find solutions through wrestling.

Bent forward, ready to draw his hook, “The Best” starts with his foot on the floor and puts pressure on the American.

The fight begins, the war begins, the public is ready.

Cédric Doumbè, beaten because of a splinter in March, joked about his defeat this Thursday. He kept his word and came with a vacuum cleaner when he entered. Victor Wembanyama is hilarious!

In his little entrance music, Cédric Doumbè chants the name of his opponent as always so that the audience shouts “you're dead!” » Guaranteed effect

The Cédric Doumbè show is launched! The audience stands and films the arrival of their champion.

Jaleel Willis enters the stage and walks towards the cage. Cédric Doumbè will follow in a few moments.

The Frenchman caught the crowd on his entry into the room. His duel against Costello van Steenis will begin.

The NBA rookie of the year came to support the French fighters and Cédric Doumbè. He is well seated in the front row and can admire the show.

Gregory Babene will now step into the cage to face Spaniard Costello van Steenis, with a place as No. 1 challenger for the middleweight belt on the line.

The second round was tighter, but the Frenchman generally dominated his subject. He must now resist until the end of the 15 minutes.

The Frenchman dominated the Brazilian from the first moments and came close to ending the fight by KO. A duel that starts well for Yves Landu!

The audience at the Accor Arena, now full, turns up the volume for the Frenchman!

Yves Landu (20 wins and 9 losses) against Jonas Bilharinho (11 wins and 2 losses).

The Frenchman gives the crowd a few dance steps before entering the cage. He looks, as always, very relaxed.

The bantamweight champion, who will defend his belt during the main event against Magomed Magomedov, took advantage of his visit to the capital to propose to Tatiana Suarez, his wife, a UFC fighter, in marriage.

The former breakdancing vice-champion, who is now aiming for the Bellator belt and shines in all the disciplines he tries, faces the Brazilian Jonas Bilharinho. The Frenchman's trajectory via this link.

Same scenario in this second round. Colgan largely dominates the Frenchman, who will have to finish his opponent in the final round if he wants to win.

Dominant in wrestling, the American brought the Frenchman to the ground several times and inflicted a hail of blows on him. The referee was close to stopping the fight, but Gouti resisted.

The two fighters engage in this fight which can last up to 3×5 minutes.

The Frenchman, who notably worked in the UFC, wakes up the public and enters the cage. He will face American Archie Colgan at lightweight.

The next show is scheduled for November 16! Events are piling up in France, including the 3rd UFC Paris on September 28.