Yaroslav Amosov is one massive step nearer to becoming a member of the UFC roster.
The previous Bellator welterweight champion made fast work of Curtis Millender in the principle occasion of Friday’s Cage Fury FC 140 present in Philadelphia to enhance his report to 28-1. It didn’t take lengthy for Amosov to place his trademark wrestling to work and safe a first-round submission through anaconda choke.
Watch the spectacular end under.
In his post-fight interview, Amosov revealed his mouthpiece had the letters “UFC” on it, which comes as no shock on condition that 31-year-old has made it clear his purpose is to finally make the stroll to the octagon.
His efficiency Friday left little question that he’s prepared to leap into the UFC’s welterweight division. Two minutes into his struggle with Millender, Amosov scored a takedown and didn’t relinquish management from there. Regardless of Millender’s finest efforts to defend and work again to his toes, Amosov’s high management was overwhelming and he went on to complete the struggle on the 4:17 mark of Spherical 1.
Amosov bounced again from a third-round knockout loss to Jason Jackson in November 2023, a end result that marked the top of his run as Bellator welterweight champion and with the promotion totally. Previous to that setback, Amosov had gained his first 27 professional bouts and efficiently defended the Bellator title as soon as. He holds notable victories over Douglas Lima, Logan Storley, Gerald Harris, and Roberto Soldic, amongst others.
