Four-time UFC veteran Impa Kasanganay discusses the incredible run he’s on from PFL Challenger Series entrant to 2023 PFL World Championship finalist. “Tshilobo” faces Josh Silveira for the $1 million prize when they meet on November 24 in Washington D.C. and live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The Kill Cliff FC fighter discusses his incredible year and the perhaps even more incredible path he took to this year’s light heavyweight title fight.
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0:00 – Introduction
1:03 – Benefits and challenges of an incredibly active schedule
4:51 – Addressing the challenge of Josh Silveira
5:43 – Not just $1 million, but affirmation
7:31 – From Congolese dance to family joke
8:28 – The ability to earn your path in the PFL
12:31 – Moving past the viral knockout loss to Joaquin Buckley
15:05 – “Thank God the UFC cut me”
18:47 – The PFL as a long-term future
21:18 – Lessons for others from a unique journey
23:09 – Outlining the preparation for Josh Silveira
27:42 – Challenge of preparing for an equally nice opponent
