DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Impa Kasanganay wants to continue the momentum of his second UFC win by fighting a recognizable name next.
After being on the receiving end of the 2020 “Knockout of the Year” from Joaquin Buckley last October, Kasanganay (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) made his way back to the octagon at UFC on ABC 2 this month to submit Sasha Palatnikov in his welterweight debut.
The 170-pound division is flooded with high-level talent, and there are multiple names Kasanganay would be ready and willing to sign up for.
“Looking at (the division), I really respect D-Rod (Daniel Rodriguez),” Kasanganay told MMA Junkie. “I think he’s a good fighter, and he’s looking to fight soon. There’s Mickey Gall, Sean Brady. There’s a lot of good guys. I’m just looking to test my mettle and get up there, get finishes and work my way to the title. I think there’s a guy, Kenan Song. He’s a good fighter.”
Kasanganay clearly isn’t too picky, but he certainly wants a foe who will carry him forward in his career. Training full time at Sanford MMA in Florida, Kasanganay feels his skillset is coming a long way on a daily basis.
He said that hard training is keeping his weight in a manageable spot, and that could allow him to sign up for a welterweight fight immediately.
“I’m ready to take a fight at any moment,” Kasanganay said. “(Keep my weight) in the low 90s, high 80s and just ready to get after it and advance my career.”
Impa Kasanganay’s callout list includes Daniel Rodriguez, Mickey Gall and Song Kenan
