DWCS 2019 Week 10 Breakdown and Predictions

Contender Series DWCS Kailan Hill
Credit: Mike Jackson/LFA

Middleweight: Kailan Hill vs. Impa Kasanganay

Tale of the Tape

Kailan Hill
24-years-old
6’1″
77″ Reach
South Dos Palos, California
Black House MMA
5-0

Impa Kasanganay
25-years-old
5’11”
75″ Reach
Charlotte, North Carolina
Gym-O
5-0

Pros and Cons

Kailan Hill

Pros

  • Fast starter
  • Athletic and explosive
  • Decent wrestling
  • Good cardio
  • Knockout power

Cons

  • Questionable TDD
  • Can be too aggressive
  • Lacks fundamentals

Impa Kasanganay

Pros

  • Good control in clinch
  • Decent wrestling
  • Good top position

Cons

  • Slow starter
  • Too conservative

Prediction

This is a one-sided matchup as Hill should have the advantage everywhere. From what I’ve seen of Kasanganay, I haven’t seen anything I was impressed with. Hill, on the other hand, pending a few adjustments, is a top middleweight prospect. A very confident pick in Hill.

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