Yaroslav Amosov defeated Logan Storley by submission in the second round, finishing the fight with a hand triangle just 12 seconds after a takedown. Though Storley was finding success striking in the second round, Amosov secured a leg, executed an amplitudinous throw, and immediately locked in the submission. This marked Amosov's third consecutive submission victory since his loss to Jason Jackson in Bellator 2.5 years ago, improving his MMA record to 30-1. Storley had never previously been submitted in his career. After the fight, Amosov performed a breakdance celebration and requested an opponent from the top 10.
Yaroslav Amosov extended his winning streak to three consecutive submission victories on May 10, finishing Logan Storley with an arm triangle choke in the second round to improve his professional record to 30-1.
The finish came just 12 seconds after Amosov secured a takedown. Despite Storley finding a degree of success on the feet earlier in the round, Amosov grabbed a leg, executed a powerful throw, and immediately locked in the arm triangle, leaving the referee no choice but to stop the contest. It was the first submission loss of Storley's career.
Amosov, 32, stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach and has built a reputation as one of the more complete welterweights outside the UFC. He averages 2.78 significant strikes per minute alongside 4.64 takedowns per 15 minutes, and his 4.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes reflects the grappling menace that proved decisive on Saturday. His only professional loss came against Jason Jackson roughly two and a half years ago, and he has answered that setback with three straight finishes on the ground.
Storley, also 32, entered the bout at 18-3 and brought an elite wrestling pedigree to the matchup, averaging 8.75 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking accuracy of over 75 percent is among the highest in the division. The submission loss was an unprecedented outcome on his record, underscoring how dangerous Amosov's ground game remains even against accomplished wrestlers.
Following the victory, Amosov celebrated with a breakdance display before calling out a top-ten opponent.
Why it matters
- Amosov's third straight submission win signals he has fully recovered momentum after the Jackson defeat
- Storley's first career submission loss raises questions about how his elite wrestling fares against high-level submission artists
- Amosov's public callout of a top-ten opponent could set up a significant welterweight matchup in the near future
