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Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Sasha Palatnikov set for UFC Fight Night on Aug. 21

BAD MMA News — Mon, 24 May 2021 21:45:57 +0000

A welterweight matchup is the latest addition to UFC Fight Night on Aug. 21. Ramiz Brahimaj (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) takes on Sasha Palatnikov (6-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at an event that does not yet have an announced location or venue. Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking on Monday but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make it official

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UFC books Impa Kasanganay vs. Sasha Palatnikov for April 10 event

BAD MMA News — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:41:52 +0000

A welterweight fight has been added to the UFC Fight Night event on April 10. Dropping down to 170 pounds, Impa Kasanganay is set to take on Sasha Palatnikov at a location and venue to be announced. Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking Thursday but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Kasanganay (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) looks to rebound from being on the receiving end of MMA Junkie’s 2020 “Knockout of the Year” against Joaquin Buckley lasy October. Prior to that defeat, Kasanganay won a unanimous decision over Maki Pitolo in August. At UFC 255 in November, Palatnikov (6-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) became the first athlete from Hong Kong to compete in a UFC fight.

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Big underdog, short-notice, coming off COVID-19 … no problem for Sasha Palatnikov

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:29:32 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Sasha Palatnikov beat Louis Cosce with a third-round TKO Saturday to open up the preliminary card at UFC 255 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Palatnikov, who upset the second biggest favorite on the entire card in his UFC debut.

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UFC 255 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:52:13 +0000

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For four athletes, Saturday’s UFC 255 event marked that special moment in their careers. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression they made on the sport’s biggest stage from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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UFC 255 bonuses: Entertaining upstarts take ‘Fight of the Night’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 08:30:11 +0000

UFC 255 was proof that anyone from the opening bout to the top of the card can go home with an extra $50,000. As is custom, four competitors are going home with post-fight bonuses thanks to their efforts in the cage at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Saturday’s event featured a “Fight of the Night” award and two “Performance of the Night” efforts

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UFC 255 video: Big underdog Sasha Palatnikov earns TKO, is first from Hong Kong with UFC win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 02:15:12 +0000

Hong Kong debuted in highlight-reel fashion at UFC 255 on Saturday . In the evening’s curtain jerker, Sasha Palatnikov became the first fighter in UFC history to represent Hong Kong – and also the first to record an octagon victory. As the second-biggest underdog on the entire card, Palatnikov (6-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) picked up the TKO victory over Louis Cosce at 2:27 of Round 3.

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UFC signs Sasha Palatnikov, first fighter out of Hong Kong

BAD MMA News — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:40:02 +0000

Hong Kong is officially on the UFC map. Sasha Palatnikov , who was born and raised in Hong Kong, has signed a multifight deal with the UFC. Palatnikov (5-2) took to Instagram on Thursday to announce the news. “Incredibly happy to announce that I have signed a multi-fight contract with the @ufc!!! I am beyond excited for this opportunity and cannot wait to be the first Hong Kong representative to fly the flag in that cage! ——————————————— None of this would be possible without the guidance from @bigwoodmma702 @syndicatemma my management team @rubyse @dannyrube for making this all happen! @primetimeperformance1 has brought so much to my game & I can’t wait for what the future holds love you guys! Everyone that has helped me through this journey my teammates and training partners all over the world I appreciate you!” View this post on Instagram Incredibly happy to announce that I have signed a multi-fight contract with the @ufc!!! I am beyond excited for this opportunity and cannot wait to be the first Hong Kong representative to fly the flag in that cage! ——————————————— None of this would be possible without the guidance from @bigwoodmma702 @syndicatemma my management team @rubyse @dannyrube for making this all happen! @primetimeperformance1 has brought so much to my game & I can’t wait for what the future holds love you guys!Everyone that has helped me through this journey my teammates and training partners all over the world I appreciate you! ———————————————————————————My fiancé @mauvkla for being my push day in & day out helping me stay accountable everyday. I love you so much mon coeur ———————————————— #ufc #contract #secured #letsgo #goals #wecoming #ruby #rubyse #mma #fighter #life #fight #fightnight #athlete #sponsored #timetowork #ko #comingsoon #enjoythejourney #followmyjourney #travel #lasvegas #hongkong #usa #korean #announcement #debut #blessed #excited #oss A post shared by Sasha Palatnikov 白蓮花 (@sashapalatnikovmma) on Nov 4, 2020 at 8:21pm PST Currently training in Las Vegas out of Syndicate MMA under head coach John Wood, Palatinov is coming off a first-round finish of Paulo Henrique at UAE Warriors 13 in September.

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