Alistair Overeem booked for Jake Paul card vs. fellow UFC alum
MVP is leaning into MMA names for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Cedric Doumbe event.
Alistair Overeem, a former UFC heavyweight title challenger, has been confirmed for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Cedric Doumbe boxing event. The bout, set for six rounds and a weight limit of over 200 pounds, will take place on December 24 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Overeem, 46, last fought in a kickboxing match against Badr Hari in October 2022, winning by unanimous decision before a failed drug test led to the bout being declared a no contest. Overeem compiled a record of 12-8 during his 20 UFC fights.
His fellow UFC alum, Jimi Manuwa, will also be in the ring for the event. Manuwa, 46, made his professional boxing debut in August 2026 and defeated Chase Sherman by second-round knockout. Manuwa had previously competed in the UFC 12 times, headlining two of those events. The event lineup for the PFL boxing card on Christmas Eve includes Jake Paul vs. Cedric Doumbe and Alistair Overeem vs. Jimi Manuwa. Tickets for the event went on sale on November 15.
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