Yaroslav Amosov Debuts vs. Neil Magny at UFC on ESPN 73

Yaroslav Amosov, the former Bellator welterweight champion, will make his UFC debut against veteran Neil Magny on December 13 at UFC on ESPN 73, held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The 32-year-old Ukrainian fighter, who signed with the promotion earlier this month, steps into the Octagon with a professional record of 28-1. His only loss came in November 2023, when Jason Jackson knocked him out in the third round at Bellator 301, stripping Amosov of his undefeated streak and the welterweight title. That bout marked the end of his time with Bellator, which was later acquired by the Professional Fighters League.

Amosov had stepped away from competition in 2022 to join Ukraine's military efforts amid the conflict with Russia, following a path similar to fellow countrymen Oleksandr Usyk and Vasiliy Lomachenko. He returned to action in March with a first-round submission victory over Curtis Millender at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 140, ending an extended layoff. During his Bellator tenure, Amosov built an impressive resume, including a title-winning decision over Douglas Lima in 2021 and a successful defense against Logan Storley in February 2023. He also notched wins over...