A former champion is back in action and focused on joining the UFC soon.
Recently, many top Bellator fighters have aimed to compete in the UFC, seeking the highest level of MMA competition.
Patricio Pitbull is expected to debut at UFC 314 next month, following the trend of former Bellator stars moving to the Octagon.
Pitbull even appeared at a recent press conference alongside Michael Chandler, highlighting the movement of Bellator fighters to UFC events.
On the same night as Diego Brandao`s impressive knockout, Yaroslav Amosov, another former Bellator talent, advanced his UFC ambitions.
Yaroslav Amosov Aims for UFC After CFFC 140 Win
Yaroslav Amosov competed at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 140 in Philadelphia, his first fight since November 2023.
Amosov previously held the Bellator welterweight title, winning it against Douglas Lima in June 2021.
His title defense against Michael ‘Venom’ Page was cancelled in May when he withdrew to defend Ukraine.
Amosov returned with a victory over Logan Storley before losing his title to Jason Jackson in his last Bellator fight.
The 31-year-old has expressed his desire to join the UFC and needed a win to build momentum.
Facing UFC veteran Curtis Millender, Amosov quickly won by first-round submission in Friday`s main event.
Amosov even used a UFC mouthpiece, further signaling his intentions.
Fight fans and Oleksandr Usyk, who fought alongside Amosov for Ukraine, reacted to his victory.
“With the victory champ,” Usyk posted on Instagram with a photo of Amosov.
One fan commented, “He should be in the UFC today,” and another noted, “31 years old with that record could be top 10 in any promotion.”
Yaroslav Amosov Ready for UFC Competition
It was important for Yaroslav Amosov to return to winning after a period of inactivity, and now he aims to be signed by the UFC.
Reinier de Ridder similarly moved to the UFC after a quick win at UAE Warriors following his departure from ONE Championship.
With wins over Lima and Storley, Amosov has proven his skill and is ready for high-level competition in the UFC.
It seems likely that ‘Dynamo’ will achieve his goal of fighting in the Octagon soon.
