The 2024 PFL Europe 1 main event between Cedric Doumbe and Baysangur Chamsoudinov ended in controversy when the fight was stopped due to Doumbe's claim of a foot injury caused by a small piece of glass. Referee Marc Goddard waved off the fight, awarding Chamsoudinov a third-round TKO win, despite Doumbe's insistence that he wanted to continue. Former referee "Big" John McCarthy explained that the rules did not allow for a timeout in this situation, and while Doumbe's injury was not caused by the fight itself, the decision was ultimately the right call based on the rules. The incident has sparked debate about whether the rules should be amended to account for unforeseen circumstances such as debris in the cage.
Cédric Doumbé suffered his first MMA defeat in a bizarre fashion at PFL Europe when the fight was stopped due to an apparent foot injury caused by a splinter or debris, leading to referee Marc Goddard waving off the bout and declaring Baysangur Chamsoudinov the winner via TKO. The unusual ending prompted shocked and amused reactions from fighters on social media, with UFC featherweight Sodiq Yusuff calling it "the most hilarious way for a MMA fight to end."
Cedric Doumbe suffered a bizarre first MMA loss at PFL Europe after referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight in the third round due to Doumbe's foot issue, despite Doumbe's protests. Doumbe revealed a foreign object was lodged in his foot and expressed his desire to continue fighting. The loss moves Doumbe to 5-1 in his MMA career while Chamsoudinov moves to 8-0.
PFL Europe event in Paris featured a welterweight bout between Cédric Doumbé and Baysangur Chamsoudinov, with Chamsoudinov winning via TKO in the third round. The event also included other exciting matchups, with fighters competing for points in the PFL Europe lightweight and welterweight regular seasons.
