PFL: Francis Ngannou challenged by Impa Kasanganay
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Francis Ngannou’s new challenger is PFL superstar Impa Kasanganay, who fights in the promotion’s light heavyweight division.
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Following a bout between Josh Silveira (12-2) and Impa Kasanganay (15-3), the latter, who was the victor, called out Francis Ngannou as his next opponent. Ngannou has yet to feature in any fight under the promotion after recently leaving the UFC.
This challenge came as a surprise due to the difference in both fighters’ weight classes and the fact they were not known enemies.
‘PFL, you don’t have to look around; you know where to find me,’ Kasanganay added after his callout. ‘You know I’m going to show up and say yes.
‘Let’s do it on the inaugural PFL Africa card with us. Let’s set it off. Let’s bring greatness back to the continent. I’m not here to play around. I respect Francis, and I think he’s doing great work, and that’s where warriors go. They say the warrior’s greatest reward is the next battle, so that’s what I want.’
While speaking to MMA Junkie, Kasanganay tried to prove his seriousness.
‘I don’t just say things to say things,’ he claimed. ‘I want him because he’s great. I’m not here to test myself or just try it out. I’m here to claim a victory, too. If you really want to be the best to ever do it, you have to show it.
‘Yes, he’s a powerhouse and all that, but I don’t care. I really, really want Francis because a lot of people run from him. He’s trying to find fights; I’ll go up to heavyweight.
‘The biggest I’ve been is 245 pounds. I’ll beat him if I’m 215. I don’t care. I’m not here to play around. I trust the trainers I have.
‘I trust the coaches I have, and I’m just going to keep running through somebody’s face over and over again until I claim that victory.’
Francis Ngannou is yet to be given a fighter for his first PFL faceoff, but many are already talking about Russia’s Denis Goltsov, who recently had his fastest PFL victory in 18 seconds. Ngannou was present wearing his African outfit when the shocking stoppage took place.
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