Impa Kasanganay is seeking to safe one other first-round end at PFL 5 to cement his spot within the playoffs.
Kasanganay is coming off a first-round TKO win over Alex Polizzi again in April to earn six factors. It was a stable efficiency from the UFC vet, which received him again into the win column after his controversial loss to Johnny Eblen.
“I used to be pleased. Alex Polizzi is an effective fighter and the very fact I used to be capable of put him away within the first spherical is a testomony to me and my crew that we’re capable of put collectively a stable gameplan,” Kasanganay mentioned on Simply Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com.
Nevertheless, each fighter that gained within the mild heavyweight division gained by first-round stoppage, so Kasanganay may have one other end to advance to the playoffs. However, Kasanganay says he isn’t nervous about that as he’s simply targeted on his combat.
“I don’t stress about that. I’m going to get one other first-round end. It’s not in regards to the PFL or million {dollars}, it’s about the usual that I carry myself. The main target is at all times first-round end. Final 12 months I didn’t even combat within the first season, then all these guys popped so I fought in Atlanta and a first-round end received me in, and I belief God,” Kasanganay mentioned.
At PFL 5, Impa Kasanganay is about to tackle Jakob Nedoh who misplaced by first-round stoppage in his common season debut. Though Nedoh misplaced final day out, Kasanganay isn’t overlooking him.
“I’ve seen him combat twice. He’s an excellent fighter, good athlete, good energy. He earned himself because the PFL Europe champion which put him within the season. I’m trying ahead to getting this victory and getting this end. I’ve no challenge with him, however I do know what I must do,” Kasanganay mentioned.
If Impa Kasanganay does get his hand raised at PFL 5 in opposition to Jakob Nedoh, the previous champ hopes he can face Rob Wilkinson within the semis or finals. Wilkinson gained the PFL mild heavyweight championship in 2022, so Kasanganay desires to make an announcement by taking him out.
“I’m going to get this end after which I’d like to combat Rob. He will get finishes and is a stable fighter. I wish to combat one of the best of one of the best and take them out,” Kasanganay concluded.
