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PFL Middleweight

Impa Kasanganay VS Dalton Rosta

UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

19-7-0 Record 11-4-0
32 Age 30
180 cm Height 183 cm
190 cm Reach —
orthodox Stance —
53% Finish rate 45%
32% KO rate 27%
21% Sub rate 18%

Result Summary

Impa Kasanganay def. Dalton Rosta TKO · R1 3:18

The co-main event featured a thrilling middleweight clash between Impa Kasanganay and Pittsburgh native Dalton Rosta. Fueled by the hometown crowd, Rosta started aggressively, throwing heavy hooks and looking to impose his physicality. Both men engaged in fierce exchanges in the pocket, landing damaging blows in a high-paced opening frame. However, Kasanganay's slicker striking and counter-punching began to shine through. As Rosta stepped in for a heavy combination, Kasanganay masterfully slipped the attack and countered with a devastating pair of heavy punches that caught Rosta flush. The impact sent Rosta crashing facedown onto the canvas, forcing the referee to intervene immediately and stop the fight at 3:18 of the first round, giving Kasanganay a spectacular knockout victory.

Fight Overview

Pittsburgh's own Dalton 'Hercules' Rosta looks to put on a show for his hometown crowd against the battle-tested former PFL Champion Impa 'Tshilobo' Kasanganay. This is a monumental matchup between two of the division's absolute best, blending world-class wrestling with heavy-handed boxing.

Keys to Victory

Impa Kasanganay

  1. Utilize superior footwork to angle out of Rosta's linear power charges
  2. Counter Rosta's takedown attempts with heavy short hooks in the pocket
  3. Maintain a high striking pace to test Rosta's cardio in the later rounds

Dalton Rosta

  1. Exploit hometown energy by closing the distance early and forcing Kasanganay to the fence
  2. Use immense physical strength in the clinch to dictate the position of the fight
  3. Secure top control and avoid Kasanganay's explosive scrambles to win minutes

Last 5 fights

Impa Kasanganay

  1. W Andrew Sanchez TKO · R3 4:31 · 21 AUG 2025
  2. L Fabian Edwards KO · R2 2:14 · 18 APR 2025
  3. L Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov KO · 0:58 · 29 NOV 2024
  4. W Josh Silveira Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 AUG 2024
  5. W Jakob Nedoh KO · R2 5:00 · 21 JUN 2024

Dalton Rosta

  1. L Fabian Edwards KO · R3 1:28 · 21 AUG 2025
  2. W Aaron Jeffery Decision · R3 5:00 · 27 JUN 2025
  3. W Sadibou Sy Submission · R2 3:29 · 18 APR 2025
  4. W Norbert Novenyi Jr. Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 JUN 2024
  5. L Aaron Jeffery Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 AUG 2023

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