The former WMC muay thai and current Glory light-Hw champion Artem Vakhitov entered this fight with a pro kickboxing record of 20-5-0 (8 knockouts) and he is ranked as the No.1 super cruiserweight in the world. He lost to Saulo Cavalari in their first fight in 2015 (via split decision) but then he has won seven bouts taking revenge on Cavalari in 2016 and in 2017 (Cavalari vs Vakhitov 2 and Vakhitov vs Cavalari 3); he fought just once last year beating Danyo Ilunga (Artem Vakhitov vs Danyo Ilunga 2).
His opponent, Donegi Abena, has a record of 24-5-0 (6 knockouts) and he entered as the No.6 in the same weight class. He fought twice for Glory winning over Stephane Susperregui and Michael Duut. Vakhitov vs Abena is valid for the Glory light heavyweight title (Vakhitov’s fifth defense); undercard of Cedric Doumbe vs Alim Nabiev 2 – Glory 66. Watch the video and rate this fight!
Glory 66
2019 K-1 MUAY THAI fight – Cedric Doumbe vs Alim Nabiev 2 – full fight Video Glory 66
The former WAKO Pro Mw and current Glory Ww champion Cedric Doumbe entered this fight with a professional kickboxing record of 72-7-1 (42 knockouts) and he is ranked as the No.1 super middleweight in the world. He lost to Alim Nabiev in their first bout in 2018 (Cedric Doumbe vs Alim Nabiev) but then he has won four fights defeating Jimmy Vienot (Cedric Doumbe vs Jimmy Vienot) and Harut Grigorian in his last two (Harut Grigorian vs Cedric Doumbe).
His opponent, the 2016 WMC champ Alim Nabiev (or Nabiyev), has an official record of 51-7-0 (21 knockouts) and he entered as the No.3 in the same weight class. He was defeated by Harut Grigorian last year (Harut Grigorian vs Alim Nabiev) but then he has beat Eyevan Danenberg and Murthel Groenhart (Murthel Groenhart vs Alim Nabiev). Doumbe vs Nabiev 2, main event of Glory 66, is valid for the Glory welterweight title (Doumbe’s first defense). Watch the video and rate this fight!