Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov made quick work of Impa Kasanganay at the PFL World Championship in Riyadh, finishing the former UFC…
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov made quick work of Impa Kasanganay at the PFL World Championship in Riyadh, finishing the former UFC standout in less than a minute to win the 2024 light heavyweight tournament.
Impa Kasanganay looked to close the distance and exchange early, but it ended up costing him big after Yagshimuradov caught him with a counter-right that staggered the 2023 PFL champion. With Kasanganay compromised, Yagshimuradov let his hands go, lighting up his opponent and making him wilt more and more with each crushing blow.
Before long, Kasanganay hit the canvas and the referee had seen enough, calling for the stoppage less than a minute into the opening round.
Official Result: Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov def. Impa Kasanganay via TKO (strikes) at 0:58 of Round 1.
Check out highlights from Impa Kasanganay vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov at the PFL World Championship:
The upcoming PFL MMA fight between Impa Kasanganay and Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov is set to be an exciting clash for…
The upcoming PFL MMA fight between Impa Kasanganay and Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov is set to be an exciting clash for the 2024 Light Heavyweight championship. Scheduled for Friday, November 29, 2024, hosted in Saudi Arabia, this bout will serve as the tournament final, with the winner claiming the coveted title and a substantial $1 million prize.
Impa Kasanganay vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
With odds of 4/7, Impa Kasanganay is considered the betting favorite, which translates to roughly a 63.6% implied probability of winning. Conversely, Yagshimuradov is the underdog at 11/8, representing an implied probability of about 42.1% chance of victory. These odds reflect Kasanganay’s recent performance in the PFL, including his undefeated run in the 2024 season and his previous championship win in 2023. Play more odds and games at the online casino right here.
Impa Kasanganay is known for his uncompromising pace and rapid rise in the sport. He brings an impressive 18-4-0 career record to the fight. His journey in MMA has been impressive, transitioning from collegiate football to professional fighting in just six years.
‘Tshilobo’ Kasanganay’s style is characterized by his well-rounded skillset, which showcases strong striking abilities. He has landed 960 strikes out of 1317 attempts and a perfect takedown success rate of 12 for 12 in his PFL career. His max punch speed of 26.29 MPH shows significant power in his strikes.
Additionally, Impa Kasanganay is highly entertaining bringing some of the best fights in MMA history to the smart cage.
On the other side, ‘Wolfhound’ Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov enters the fight with a 24-7-1 career record. The Turkmenistan native has shown impressive striking accuracy, landing 109 out of 200 attempted strikes in his PFL career. Yagshimuradov’s max punch speed of 24.63 MPH shows he possesses knockout power as well. His fighting style is more focused on striking, with a preference for fighting in the outer zone (58.26% of the time).
Yagshimuradov began his combat sports career competing in Karate as a young child and has even won regional titles. Eventually, he would join the military before transitioning to MMA.
Both fighters have had stellar runs in the 2024 PFL season, each boasting a perfect 3-0-0 record leading up to this championship bout. The fight could potentially come down to Kasanganay’s well-rounded approach versus Yagshimuradov’s striking-focused style.
On the preliminary card, the PFL MENA Welterweight Championship will be contested between Mohammad Alaqraa and Omar El Dafrawy. Alaqraa, who enters the fight undefeated at 7-0, will face El Dafrawy, who has a record of 12 wins and 6 losses. Beyond the championship fights, there will also be several showcase bouts featuring rising stars and seasoned fighters. Notable matchups include Mansour Barnaoui against Alfie Davis in a Lightweight showcase.
With the Light Heavyweight title and the substantial $1 million prize on the line, both fighters have everything to gain in this high-stakes finale. The winner will not only secure financial reward but also cement their place at the top of the PFL’s Light Heavyweight division for 2024.
The 2024 PFL Playoffs will resume this Friday with matchups from the light heavyweight and lightweight divisions. Before the bouts can be official, the fighters must weigh in today. PFL will host the continuation of the playoffs at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. The main event is a light heavyweight rematch between Impa […]
The 2024 PFL Playoffs will resume this Friday with matchups from the light heavyweight and lightweight divisions. Before the bouts can be official, the fighters must weigh in today.
PFL will host the continuation of the playoffs at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. The main event is a light heavyweight rematch between Impa Kasanganay and Josh Silveira.
In their first clash, Kasanganay won by unanimous decision to become the 2023 PFL light heavyweight champion. The former UFC fighter found success by outpacing Silveira for five rounds to get the judges’ approval. Kasanganay comes into the fight after amassing 11 points to qualify for the playoffs and will target a win to secure a second straight championship finale. That said, his opponent will be motivated to avenge last year’s result and keep his hopes of moving on to the championship alive.
The co-main event, meanwhile, will feature Rob Wilkinson taking on Dovlet Yagshimuradov in another light heavyweight semifinal. Both fighters are on impressive win streaks and qualified for the playoffs tied with nine points in the regular season. Currently, DraftKings has 2022 champ Wilkinson as a slight favorite to advance to the next tournament round.
The PFL 8 preliminary card is expected to kick off the event at 6:30 PM ET/3:30 PM PT on ESPN+. The main card will air on ESPN and stream on ESPN+ at 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT.
PFL 8: Impa Kasanganay vs. Josh Silveira Weigh-In Results
(Fight Card Is Subject To Change)
Main Card (ESPN & ESPN+):
Light Heavyweight Semifinal: Impa Kasanganay vs. Josh Silveira
Light Heavyweight Semifinal: Rob Wilkinson vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Lightweight Semifinal: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Michael Dufort
Lightweight Semifinal: Brent Primus vs. Clay Collard
Lightweight: Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Brian Stapleton
Preliminary Card (ESPN+):
Bantamweight: Danny Sabatello vs. Lazaro Dayron
Lightweight: Mads Burnell vs. Elvin Espinoza
Light Heavyweight: Thad Jean vs. Chris Brown
Featherweight: Jordan Oliver vs. Braydon Akeo
Women’s Featherweight: Michelle Montague vs. Marilia Morais
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Corey Anderson faces Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov in his first bout of Bellator’s Light-heavyweight World Grand Prix, and he could not be more excited about the tournament format. With the recent signings of Yoel Romero and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, (who are also in the tournament), a lot was made of how Corey Anderson would react to fighters […]
The upcoming PFL MMA fight between Impa Kasanganay and Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov is set to be an exciting clash for…