kylian Mbappe attended the PFL Europe event in Paris on Saturday, and was left gobsmacked by a stunning knockout win by headline act Cedric Doumbe.
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the Paris Saint-Germain superstar was ringside for the MMA spectacle alongside club colleagues Achraf Hakimi and ousmane Dembele. they witnessed a destructive performance from Doumbe on his promotional debut for PFL Europe.
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Doumbe delivered on his pre-fight hype as he forced an early stoppage against Jordan Zebo, with an opening kick from his opponent caught before delivering a devastating left hook – which required the referee to step in.
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Mbappe was left open-mouthed by the remarkable stoppage, with wild celebrations sparked as Doumbe marched around the octagon in front of jubilant supporters. Mbappe struggled to believe what he had just witnessed, with the World Cup winner left scratching his head.
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Mbappe, Dembele and Hakimi were unable to help PSG break down Clermont Foot in their latest Ligue 1 outing, and the reigning French champions remain fifth in the table after taking 12 points from seven games. Mbappe, who continues to be heavily linked with a 2024 move away from Parc des Princes, has scored eight goals this season.
