MMA Preview – Impa Kasanganay vs Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Island 5
IMPA KASANGANAY VS JOAQUIN BUCKLEY FACTS
When is UFC Fight Island 5? Saturday 10th October, 2020 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Island 5? Flash Forum, Fight Island, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Island 5? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Fight Island 5 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Island 5? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
IMPA KASANGANAY VS JOAQUIN BUCKLEY LOWDOWN
Impa Kasanganay (8-0) fills in for Abu Azaitar looking to build more momentum and continue his unbeaten streak. We first saw him on Dana White’s Contender Series earning a unanimous decision over Kailan Hill in 2019. He returned a year later on the series earning another unanimous decision over Anthony Adams which gave him an opportunity two weeks later at UFC Fight Night 175 where he continued the UD run against Maki Pitolo.
Joaquin Buckley (10-3) also made his debut in August, but it did not go to plan. He met Kevin Holland who eventually finished Buckley in the third round, but he gave a great account of himself against the established middleweight.
IMPA KASANGANAY VS JOAQUIN BUCKLEY PREDICTION
Buckley proved how game he is against Holland which was an incredibly tough debut. Both men are physical specimens and shape-up very similarly with Kasanganay only boasting one inch in height and reach.
That will not make a difference but what will is Kasangany’s grappling. He is a solid striker but knows he cannot afford to trade with Buckley for too long so expected to subdue him and wear him down for three rounds.
Prediction: Kasanganay via Decision
