MMA Preview – Impa Kasanganay vs Sasha Palatnikov at UFC Vegas 23
IMPA KASANGANY VS SASHA PALATNIKOV FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 23? Saturday 10th April, 2021 - 18:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 23? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 23? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 23 on? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 23? 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 KASANGANY VS SASHA PALATNIKOV LOWDOWN
Impa Kasanganay (8-1) returns after falling victim to one of the most electrifying knockouts of all time inflicted by Joaquin Buckley. It is a shame the brutal knockout will continuously be repeated on highlight reels as Kasanganay is a such a humble guy but that is the fight game and dedicated fans will still be aware of his pedigree. He entered that fight back in October as the favourite and unbeaten, fresh off his unanimous decision win over Maki Pitolo and now hopes to continue where he left off after that debut.
Sasha Palatnikov (6-2) had a perfect UFC debut back in November. He arrived to the UFC fresh off a knockout over Paulo Henrique for the UAE Warriors promotion which came in response to getting knocked out by Mounir Lazzez. He had a tough match-up in Louis Cosce but got in three valuable rounds before sealing the third knockout of his career.
IMPA KASANGANY VS SASHA PALATNIKOV PREDICTION
Despite getting spinning back kicked on to every media outlet going, Kasanganay can strike. However, his best route to victory is to call upon his wrestling and stifle the weapons of Palatnikov.
Interestingly, Kasanganay moves down to welterweight which could be a great move considering his skill set but we do not know what that knockout has done to him mentally and any hesitancy against Palatnikov could be curtains.
The Hong Kong native is a technical and ferocious striker and he will patiently hunt the chin but we expect Kasanganay to put his athleticism and power into his wrestling and subdue Palatnikov for three rounds to earn a decision.
Prediction: Kasanganay via Decision
