Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Impa Kasanganay def. Joshua Silveira (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Anthem, Washington, United States
Impa Kasanganay defeated Joshua Silveira by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL Championships, held Friday, November 24, 2023 at The Anthem, Washington.
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
6
Kasanganay
–
0
Silveira
●50–45 Kasanganay×6
All 6 media scorecards▾
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com50–45Kasanganay
- Lev Pisarsky · Sherdog.com50–45Kasanganay
- Tyler Treese · Sherdog.com50–45Kasanganay
- Daniel Yanofsky · The Sporting News50–45Kasanganay
- CombatPress.com50–45Kasanganay
- Steve Duncan · mma.uno50–45Kasanganay
Fan Scorecards
100%
Kasanganay
0%
Silveira
7 fan scorecards submitted
●50–45 Kasanganay71.4%●50–44 Kasanganay14.3%●50–43 Kasanganay14.3%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
86%
Kasanganay
R2
100%
Kasanganay
R3
71%
Kasanganay
R4
100%
Kasanganay
R5
100%
Kasanganay
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Impa Kasanganay vs Joshua Silveira?
Impa Kasanganay defeated Joshua Silveira by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL Championships, held Friday, November 24, 2023 at The Anthem, Washington.
What were the judges' scorecards for Impa Kasanganay vs Joshua Silveira?
The judges scored it 50–45, 50–45, 50–45 — Impa Kasanganay won the decision.
Referee
Mario Yamasaki
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Impa Kasanganay 45%55% Joshua Silveira
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
9-2-0
Record
15-5-0
1588
Elo rating
1626
2
Win Streak
1
32
Age
33
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
—
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States
Striking Profile
4.96
SLpM
—
48%
Str. Acc.
—
3.66
SApM
—
58%
Str. Def.
—
Grappling Profile
1.75
TD Avg.
—
58%
TD Acc.
—
66%
TD Def.
—
0.20
Sub. Avg.
—
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Impa Kasanganay · 3-2
- W
- W
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First RoundFri, Apr 18, 2025TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Middleweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024Knockout · R1 · 0:58 · Light Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Joshua Silveira · 2-3
- WPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: SemifinalsFri, Jun 27, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First RoundFri, Apr 18, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 21, 2024Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 5 fights · 0 fights
32.6
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.40
Avg takedowns
—
0:39
Avg control time
—
85
Career high strikes
—
2
Career high TDs
—
Strike Distribution
Impa Kasanganay
Strike target
Joshua Silveira
77%
Head
—
15%
Body
—
8%
Leg
—
Impa Kasanganay
Strike position
Joshua Silveira
93%
Distance
—
4%
Clinch
—
4%
Ground
—