Impa Kasanganay batters Jakob Nedoh to complete insane combat

Impa Kasanganay was down however not out. Adversity appeared, however he didn’t fold. As an alternative, he rallied for a memorable and essential end at 2024 PFL 5.

After an early knockdown, Kasnaganay (17-4) shortly recovered to show the tables and cease 2023 PFL gentle heavyweight champion Jakob Nedoh (8-2) by physician stoppage between the second and third rounds.

The stoppage got here seconds after Nedoh seemed to be saved by the bell. An thrilling, fast-paced second spherical ended with him on the retreat as Kasanganay unloaded strikes. The referee confirmed nice leniency by not saving a rubber-legged Nedoh, however the physician had a unique opinion and suggested the combat be stopped.

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Kasanganay advances to the playoffs because the No. 1 seed. He’ll face Josh Silveira within the first spherical of the playoffs as he seems to seize the promotion’s 2024 gentle heavyweight championship for the second straight 12 months.

Nedoh loses for the second time in as many fights since his 2023 European championship.

The up-to-the-minute 2024 PFL 5 outcomes embrace:

• Impa Kasanganay def. Jakob Nedoh by way of TKO (physician stoppage) – Spherical 2, 5:00
• Bruno Miranda def. Patricky Freire by way of cut up choice (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Rob Wilkinson def. Josh Silveira by way of cut up choice (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov def. Simon Biyong by way of unanimous choice (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Alex Polizzi def. Antonio Carlos Junior by way of unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Brent Primus def. Solomon Renfro by way of submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 3, 3:21
• Sadibou Sy def. Andrew Sanchez by way of TKO (punches) – Spherical 3, 4:02
• Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Elvin Espinoza by way of unanimous choice (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Adam Piccolotti def. Michael Dufort by way of cut up choice (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Sergio Cossio def. Anthony Romero by way of unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Brahyan Zurcher def. Julian Ruiz by way of knockout (punch) – Spherical 2, 1:26

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