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 bought him again into the win column after his controversial loss to Johnny Eblen.
“I used to be completely satisfied. Alex Polizzi is an efficient fighter and the actual fact I used to be in a position to put him away within the first spherical is a testomony to me and my staff that we’re in a position to put collectively a stable gameplan,” Kasanganay stated on Simply Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com.
Nevertheless, each fighter that received within the mild heavyweight division received by first-round stoppage, so Kasanganay might have one other end to advance to the playoffs. However, Kasanganay says he isn’t nervous about that as he’s simply centered on his battle.
“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 all the time first-round end. Final yr I didn’t even battle within the first season, then all these guys popped so I fought in Atlanta and a first-round end bought me in, and I belief God,” Kasanganay stated.
At PFL 5, Impa Kasanganay is ready to tackle Jakob Nedoh who misplaced by first-round stoppage in his common season debut. Though Nedoh misplaced final trip, Kasanganay isn’t overlooking him.
“I’ve seen him battle 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 subject with him, however I do know what I have to do,” Kasanganay stated.
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 received 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 battle Rob. He will get finishes and is a stable fighter. I wish to battle the very best of the very best and take them out,” Kasanganay concluded.