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Showboating Backfires! PFL Fighter Folded by 10-Second Headkick KO

You don't play in MMA!

Mathew Riddle

Showboating Backfires! PFL Fighter Folded by 10-Second Headkick KO
Showboating Backfires! PFL Fighter Folded by 10-Second Headkick KO /

Islem Masraf scored a sensational knockout at PFL Europe.

His opponent, Mickael Groguhe, appeared to feign nonchalance throughout the walk-out, introductions, and first 10 seconds of the fight. Groguhe slinked into the center of the smart cage, arms by his side, looking dejected before Masraf called his bluff and folded him with a stunning head kick.

Watch the sensational knockout below:

The knockout served as a stark reminder that you can't play in MMA.

Masraf (3-0-0) made the most of the opportunity by calling out PFL super fight champion Johnny Eblen for a fight. It's a lofty callout given his experience, but puts his name on the map nonetheless.

PFL's first Europe event of 2024 is off to a fantastic start, with five first-round finishes and one barn-burner decision. Still yet to play out are the heavily anticipated co-main and main events featuring Jack Grant, Abdoul Abdouraguimov, Baysangur Chamsoudinov, and Cedric Doumbe.

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Mathew Riddle
MATHEW RIDDLE

Mathew is a UK-based combat sports journalist, graphic designer, and SEO expert with over five years of experience in digital marketing and a dedicated four-year track record in MMA journalism. He joined MMAKO in 2023. Mathew's insights have been featured on The Fight Fanatic, Heavy on UFC, Fansided, and Sportskeeda. Reach him at mr@thefightfanatic.com.

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