Impa Kasanganay, who recently became the PFL light heavyweight champion and earned a whopping $1 million in prize money, is gearing up for the upcoming PFL vs Bellator event. Despite his opponent, Johnny Eblen, training with former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, Kasanganay remains unfazed. He is focused on his strengths and grateful for his supportive team.
Eblen is highly regarded as one of the best fighters outside the UFC, and some even consider him the top middleweight across all promotions. He shares a close bond with former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, as they train together and help each other. However, Kasanganay is not bothered by this. In an interview, he expressed his indifference towards Eblen’s training partners.
While Eblen is on Kasanganay’s radar, the PFL fighter also has his sights set on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Although Ngannou is currently concentrating on boxing, he has promised to make his PFL debut in 2024. Kasanganay has already called for a fight with Ngannou and believes that a victory against Eblen could potentially lead to that matchup.
Kasanganay trains at Kill Cliff MMA in Florida, while Eblen trains at American Top Team in the same state. Both gyms are renowned for producing top-level fighters. At Kill Cliff, Kasanganay has the opportunity to train with championship-caliber fighters such as , , , and many others.
The upcoming PFL vs Bellator PPV has been promoted as a clash between champions. However, only two titles will be on the line during the event. The main event features against , while the co-main event showcases Johnny Eblen against Impa Kasanganay. The PFL has specially designed a unique belt for the winners of these two fights.
This customized belt has already garnered attention from fans and fighters alike. It is noticeably heavier compared to belts from other major promotions. Johnny Eblen has already had the opportunity to hold the belt and shared his thoughts on it. Eblen, known for his extravagant lifestyle, recently spent $85K on a popular OnlyFans model.
Unfortunately, the PFL had to make adjustments to their initial plans for the PPV due to injuries. Both the PFL welterweight champion and featherweight champion had to withdraw from their respective title fights.
According to the Source firstsportz.com