Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Impa Kasanganay def. Joshua Silveira (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Friday, August 16, 2024
Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, United States
Impa Kasanganay defeated Joshua Silveira by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 16, 2024 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood.
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
4
Kasanganay
–
0
Silveira
●29–28 Kasanganay×4
All 4 media scorecards▾
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com29–28Kasanganay
- Tyler Treese · Sherdog.com29–28Kasanganay
- Mike Pendleton · Sherdog.com29–28Kasanganay
- Seán Sheehan · SevereMMA.com29–28Kasanganay
Fan Scorecards
75%
Kasanganay
25%
Silveira
4 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Kasanganay50%●30–28 Kasanganay25%●29–28 Silveira25%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
75%
Kasanganay
R2
75%
Silveira
R3
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 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 16, 2024 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood.
What were the judges' scorecards for Impa Kasanganay vs Joshua Silveira?
The judges scored it 30–27, 29–28, 29–28 — Impa Kasanganay won the decision.
Referee
Keith Peterson
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Impa Kasanganay 51%49% 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
1628
Elo rating
1619
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
—