Did Mickaël Groguhe only come to collect his check, during the second evening in the history of the PFL in Paris, at the Accor Arena?
This Thursday evening, the French fighter was in any case surprisingly casual against his compatriot Islem Masraf.
Arriving with his arms hanging, he started his fight as he arrived, without desire, before being knocked out in just 12 seconds after receiving a highkick (kick to the head) which left him no chance.
The heavyweight, however, left with an advantage.
20 kg heavier than his opponent, who usually fights at middleweight (-84 kg), the Frenchman obviously had no desire to compete in this fight.
Was he disappointed with the opponent?
Did he think he had to face a real heavyweight?
Still, this defeat should cost him dearly.
Beaten in 12 short seconds, his future at the PFL could have darkened.
ISLEM MASRAF WITH THE HEAVYWEIGHT HEADKICK KO!!!#PFLParis MAIN CARD 2:30pm ET
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— PFL (@PFLMMA) March 7, 2024
On social networks and in the room, no one understood his attitude in any case.
In front of his audience, Mickaël Groguhe did not really deliver a performance.
Even his opponent, astonished, did not hide his dismay, he who was ready for fifteen minutes of confrontation.
It has not happened.
He will still console himself with this victory.
He hopes to be able to return to his real category soon and, why not, face champion Johnny Eblen soon.