Overview
- Kasanganay, the 2023 PFL light heavyweight season champion, sealed the victory with a right hand and follow-up strikes in the final 30 seconds.
- Judges had Sanchez ahead as he controlled earlier frames with takedowns, jabs, and clinch work before the late reversal.
- The bout was part of the PFL World Tournament 10 undercard at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
- Kasanganay improves to 19-6, while Sanchez drops to 14-8 with a second consecutive loss and the sixth third-round knockout setback of his career.
- Before the fight, Kasanganay addressed critics with “Y’all must’ve forgot,” returning after defeats to Dovlet Yagshimuradov and Fabian Edwards as the division adjusts to Costello van Steennis unseating Johnny Eblen.