Yaroslav Amosov delivered an impressive UFC debut performance, submitting two strong opponents including Enrique Alvarez, who had never been submitted before. Amosov's throw into the submission was particularly notable and likely earned him a performance bonus. The Ukrainian fighter has shown significant growth, with more submission victories in UFC than in his nine Bellator fights combined. His control density and grappling have improved dramatically, as evidenced by maintaining top position throughout the entire first round without his opponent breaking his grips even once. In his post-fight interview, Amosov expressed gratitude to the UFC, admitted to being nervous due to the large crowd, and stated he was unsatisfied with his performance. He called out the winner of the Brady-Buckley fight and requested a top-10 opponent for his next bout.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
