Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Kasanganay vs Harris
Sep. 18, 2021
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
1
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
6
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 298
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 610
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 12
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
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Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Deerfield Beach, United States
Trains at
Sanford MMA
Fighting style
MMA
Age
29
Height
71.00
Weight
170.50
Octagon Debut
Aug. 29, 2020
Reach
75.00
Leg reach
40.50
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2019
- One win by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)
- Two first round finishes
- Origin of nickname: “It means ‘Warrior under God.’ It was given to me by my father, originating from Democratic Republic of Congo.”
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (9/18/21) Kasanganay was stopped by Carlston Harris via TKO (strikes) at 2:30 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (4/10/21) Kasanganay submitted Sasha Palatnikov (RNC) at :23 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/10/20) Kasanganay was knocked out by Joaquin Buckley at 2:03 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (8/29/20) Kasanganay won a three round unanimous decision over Maki Pitolo
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
Episode two (8/11/20) Kasanganay won a three round unanimous decision over Anthony Adams
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 3
Episode 10 (8/27/19) Kasanganay won a three round unanimous decision over Kailan Hill
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at the end of my senior year of college in 2017. I have always loved to watch boxing and MMA since I was a kid. When I was in college I wanted to improve as a football player and I saw that NFL players were training in various martial arts and with MMA coaches. Once I first stepped on the mats, I fell in love. I know I have been called to fight and it was for a purpose much greater than serving myself.
What ranks and titles have you held? Currently a white belt. No titles yet, but that will change.
Do you have any heroes? My parents. They came from The Democratic Republic of Congo and have shown me what it means to work hard and go after my dreams. They have amazing stories and inspired me to go after what I love.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that I get to do what I love for a living. I get a platform where I pray that I can be used by God to leave a positive impact on others’ lives daily. It will be affirmation that I have been called to fight. It will be the start of a legacy that can’t be taken away. One day when I have kids and a family of my own I can encourage them and others to go after what they are called to do and love.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes I have three. I have an associate’s degree in Business Administration and accounting, my Bachelor’s in Accounting and my Bachelor’s in Finance.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as an accountant, I bounced, and was a personal trainer.
Favorite grappling technique: Kneebar
Favorite striking technique: Turning elbow
