Yaroslav Amosov emerges as a strong contender for UFC welterweight title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Yaroslav Amosov is being highlighted as a future UFC welterweight champion by his teammate Jorge Masvidal. Amosov, a former Bellator MMA champion, made a successful UFC debut last December, submitting Neil Magny in the first round, and later submitted Joel Alvarez at UFC 328 in the second round. Masvidal praised Amosov's skill set, suggesting he poses a significant challenge to current champion Islam Makhachev. Amosov's MMA record stands at 30-1, with 22 victories coming by stoppage. He is expected to compete in a high-profile matchup soon.
- •Yaroslav Amosov trains with Jorge Masvidal at American Top Team.
- •He has an MMA record of 30-1, with notable finishes in the UFC.
- •Amosov's next fight is anticipated but not yet scheduled.
- •Jorge Masvidal projects Amosov as capable of defeating Islam Makhachev.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Yaroslav Amosov Touted as Future UFC Welterweight Champion
"UFC welterweight contender Yaroslav Amosov is being touted as a future UFC welterweight champion by American Top Team teammate Jorge Masvidal.Amosov, a former Bellator MMA welterweight champion, made his UFC debut last December and submitted veteran gatekeeper Neil Magny in the first round with an anaconda choke. He then followed that up with an even […] The post Yaroslav Amosov Touted as Future UFC Welterweight Champion appeared first on HEAVY.
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