Yaroslav Amosov made an impressive UFC debut by submitting Daniel Alvarez, his second straight finish in the promotion. Amosov secured the victory with a throw followed by a submission, marking the first time Alvarez has ever been submitted. The performance is likely to earn Amosov a performance bonus and position him for a top-10 or even top-5 ranking. Amosov has shown significant growth as a fighter, with more submission victories in UFC than in his nine Bellator fights combined. In his post-fight interview, Amosov thanked UFC, admitted to feeling nervous due to the crowd, and expressed dissatisfaction with his performance despite the impressive finish. He specifically called out the winner of the Brady vs Buckley fight and requested a top-10 opponent for his next bout.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
