Amosov Submits Magny in UFC Debut Victory

In his highly anticipated UFC debut, former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov dominated veteran Neil Magny with a first-round submission victory at UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ukrainian fighter locked in an anaconda choke at 3:14 of the opening round, forcing Magny to tap out after a swift takedown and ground control that showcased Amosov's grappling prowess.

Amosov, who entered the bout with a 28-1 professional record, wasted little time asserting his skills against the 36-fight UFC veteran. Magny, riding a two-fight winning streak, attempted to defend from the bottom but could not escape the pressure. The win marked a successful transition for Amosov from Bellator, where he captured and defended the welterweight title before suffering his lone defeat to Jason Jackson in 2023. After leaving Bellator last November, Amosov competed once in 2024, submitting Curtis Millender at Cage Fury FC 140 in March, before signing with the UFC.

The 41-year-old Amosov's path to the promotion was anything but conventional. In June 2021, following his title win over Douglas Lima, he stepped away from MMA for nearly two years to enlist in...