Sasha Palatnikov made history as the first Hong Kong native to compete in the Octagon, stopping Louis Cosce in the third round of their thrilling battle.
Palatnikov and Cosce opened the card in style, getting UFC 255 started at a furious pace. The two welterweights were throwing all kinds of heat, with Cosce nearly finishing the fight in the first round. In the second round, Palatnikov bounced back and started finding his mark as Cosce started to slow down a bit. In the final moments of round Palatnikov connected with a spinning backfist that swung the momentum heading into the final frame.