Impa Kasanganay found his greatest success, changing his career and life around upon arriving to the PFL in 2023. It was that season where, after winning a Challenger Series bout, he was invited to compete in the Light Heavyweight division, going on to become the 2023 PFL Light Heavyweight World Champion. Kasanganay tried to replicate that success in 2024, defeating Alex Polizzi, Jakob Nedoh and Joshua Silveira, but he fell short in the final against Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov. Now, Kasanganay drops back to Middleweight and hopes to find success in the World Tournament for his second PFL title.

 

Fabian Edwards has developed himself into one of the most notable names at 185 through his striking and his success in Bellator. The brother of Leon Edwards, Fabian Edwards went 9-3 in Bellator, challenging Johnny Eblen for the Bellator Middleweight title twice but coming up unsuccessful both times. His last win came sandwiched between those two fights, defeating Aaron Jeffrey at the first Bellator Champions Series event last year. Now, Edwards makes his PFL debut and looks to finally capture a title on MMA’s biggest stage.

 

Which of these two gets the chance to continue on with their success in 2025?

 

 

Round 1

 

Edwards with a front kick. Kasanganay blitzes forward with a left hand. Clash of heads as the two body lock, but no damage done. The two go chest-to-chest, with Edwards’ back against the fence. Edwards looks to reverse the position, but Kasanganay is a step ahead. Kasanganay has his hands high up against Edwards’ shoulders. Kasanganay goes for the takedown, but Edwards narrowly stops it and gets Kasanganay’s back to the fence. Edwards goes for a takedown, but Kasanganay now stops it and gets Edwards’ back to the fence today. Kasanganay misses a right hand on the break. Kasanganay lands another shot though, and Edwards buckles a bit.

 

Kasanganay misses a high kick. Kasanganay with a flurry forward, but Edwards landed a counter shot. Kick to the body by Edwards. Kasanganay presses Edwards against the fence, but Edwards reverses the position. Knee to the body and a left hand by Edwards as the two break. Both men land a left hand. Edwards goes for a takedown, but Kasanganay easily grabs him and places him against the SmartCage again. Edwards reverses. Elbow by Kasanganay, but Edwards returns fire. Low kick from Edwards. Kasanganay misses a three-punch combination. Another low kick from Edwards. Kasanganay misses a left hook. Low kicks from Edwards. Kasanganay throws one of his own. Short elbow from Kasanganay. Edwards with a left hand. Kasanganay with a one-two and he presses Edwards as the bell sounds.

 

 

 

Round 2

 

High kick from Edwards is blocked. Low kick from Kasanganay. Strong combination by Kasanganay, and he gets Edwards off balance. Low kick from Edwards. The two exchange, and Kasanganay lands a right that wobbles Edwards a bit. Edwards did land an elbow, however. Jab by Edwards. Front kick by Edwards. One-two by Kasanganay. Front kick by Edwards. Round kick is blocked by Kasanganay. Kasanganay comes forward with a flurry, but he gets hit twice by elbows from Edwards. Edwards with a flurry as he has Kasanganay on the retreat. Another flurry and he drops Kasanganay! Ground-and-pound! The ref steps in! It’s over!

 

 

 

Fabian Edwards has taken out Impa Kasanganay – the man who was in the last two PFL Light Heavyweight Finals!

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

Fabian Edwards defeats Impa Kasanganay by 2nd round TKO (2:14), advancing to the Semifinals in the Middleweight Bracket. Edwards will face Josh Silveira.

 

  • Edwards moves his career record to 14-4 with his 5th knockout
  • Edwards is a former Bellator Title challenger looking for his first PFL belt
  • Edwards fights out of Birmingham, England
  • Edwards is the younger brother of former UFC Champion Leon Edwards