Considered one of the greatest kickboxers of the modern age, France’s Cedric Doumbe was victorious in 75 out of 83 professional kickboxing bouts, winning the GLORY Welterweight Championship on two separate occasions. Since moving to professional MMA in 2021, Doumbe has continued to show the powerful displays he put on in the boxing ring, winning all five of his fights thus far by knockout. Doumbe made his PFL debut in September, needing mere seconds to put Jordan Zebo out cold.

 

The 22-year-old Baissangour Chamsoudinov has been on a tear on the regional MMA scene since turning pro in 2019. A judo specialist who trains out of the MMA Factory in Paris, Chamsoudinov has scored three knockouts in his seven wins thus far. Prior to tonight, Chamsoudinov last fought in June, scoring a second-round TKO of Efrain Escudero.

 

Whose undefeated streak ends tonight? Will Doumbe have another dominant performance, or will Chamsoudinov score the biggest win of his life?

 

 

Round 1

 

Left jab by Doumbe as he comes forward in a low stance. Another left from Doumbe. Now comes one from Chamsoudinov. Low punch by Doumbe. Doumbe with a left hand, and Chamsoudinov scores a takedown. Left hand by Chamsoudinov, but Doumbe manages to stand up. Chamsoudinov misses an overhand right. Doumbe throws a left hand. Doumbe misses a low kick. Doumbe throws a leg kick, but it’s caught. A scramble results in Chamsoudinov in top position. Doumbe, however, has butterfly hooks in. Doumbe gets back to his feet, but Chamsoudinov maintains a hold of Doumbe’s back.

 

Chamsoudinov scores another takedown. Doumbe trading with Chamsoudinov while on the ground. Doumbe uses his legs to back Chamsoudinov off and return to his feet – only for Chamsoudinov to chase after and score another takedown. Doumbe gets up and the two are against the fence. Doumbe shoves him off as they go back to the center. Chamsoudinov lands a noticeable left hand as the round ends.

 

 

Round 2

 

Chamsoudinov flashes his left jab. Doumbe stayed patient with his striking. The two circling around the center of the SmartCage. Doumbe throws a left punch upstairs, and then one to the body. Chamsoudinov throws a left. Chamsoudinov goes for a takedown attempt, but Doumbe dodges and lands a jab. A Doumbe jab drops Chamsoudinov briefly. Doumbe lands a low kick. Doumbe misses a hook. Chamsoudinov level changes and lands a jab.

 

 

Chamsoudinov level changes again and brings Doumbe to the fence. Doumbe gets an underhook, but his back is pressed against the fence. Doumbe breaks off from Chamsoudinov’s pressure. Left straight by Doumbe. Left hand by Doumbe misses. Chamsoudinov flashes quick jabs. Left hand from Chamsoudinov. Strong right hand lands for Doumbe. Left hand from Chamsoudinov as the two shuffle around the cage. Doumbe comes with pressure, but Chamsoudinov gets away.

 

 

Round 3

 

Doumbe comes forward with a strong one-two. Left jab by Chamsoudinov. Doumbe goes back to trying to pressure Chamsoudinov. Doumbe misses a one-two and Chamsoudinov responds with a right. Doumbe appears to point to his toe, looking for referee Marc Goddard to call time. Goddard does not call time. Doumbe does not make any sort of action, pointing to his toe again, and Goddard waves the fight off!

 

 

 

As much as Doumbe protests, rules are rules! It’s going to go down as a TKO due to injury! Baissangour Chamsoudinov has pulled off the upset!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Baissangour Chamsoudinov defeats Cedric Doumbe by 3rd rd TKO (1:21) in a Welterweight Showcase Bout.