Amosov, the Ukrainian with a deadly style, ready to shake up the UFC welterweight division

Yaroslav Amosov, former Bellator welterweight champion, is now establishing himself as one of the most feared welterweights in the UFC. His record, marked by 30 wins and just one loss, is nothing short of impressive. Jorge Masvidal, an MMA legend and Amosov’s former teammate at American Top Team, doesn’t hesitate to call him a "nightmare" for the division’s elite.
Since joining the UFC, Amosov has confirmed his status by racking up two submission wins, against Neil Magny and Joel Alvarez. A feat that hasn’t gone unnoticed in an already ultra-competitive welterweight landscape. But what makes Amosov so dangerous is his hybrid style, which brilliantly blends sambo and wrestling. Two disciplines in which he excelled, winning two world titles in sambo.

A Style That Disrupts the Status Quo

Masvidal, who trained alongside Amosov daily, highlights his exceptional physical attributes: a height and reach above the welterweight average. Advantages that could spell trouble for Islam Makhachev, the reigning champion and master of close-quarters combat. The Dagestani, accustomed to dominating opponents with his wrestling and ground control, may find himself in difficulty against Amosov’s combination of technique and raw power.
With two world sambo titles under his belt, Amosov has mastered clinch techniques and takedowns, deadly weapons against seasoned wrestlers. His imposing frame, coupled with remarkable strength, makes him a tough opponent, capable of shaking up the division’s hierarchy.
The question remains: will Amosov manage to take the final steps to face Makhachev? One thing is certain: his name now echoes as a serious threat to the world’s best welterweights.