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Yaroslav Amosov

Welterweight Division

29-1-0 (W-L-D)

9

Wins by Knockout

13

Wins by Submission

Yaroslav Amosov
  • Last fight

    Joel Alvarez
    Win
    Yaroslav Amosov

    Alvarez vs Amosov

    May. 9, 2026

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Yaroslav Amosov's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Irpin, Ukraine
Trains at
American Top Team
Age
32
Height
72.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 13, 2025
Reach
75.00
Leg reach
44.50
  • Pro Since 2012, made UFC Debut in December
     
  • Nine wins by KO, 13 by submission (Anaconda x6, RNC x3, Armbar x2, D’Arce Choke, Arm-Triangle Choke)
     
  • 15 first-round finishes, six second-round finishes, one third-round finish
     
  • Won his first 27 pro fights, only pro loss came in a title fight with Bellator in November 2023
     
  • Has wins over UFC-vets Curtis Millender, Erick Silva, & Gerald Harris
     
  • Former Bellator Welterweight Champion, won title in 2021 (has gone the full 25:00 twice as a Pro)
     
  • One of three fighters in the UFC representing Ukraine (Daniil Donchenko & Serhiy Sidey)

UFC 328 (5/9/26) Amosov submitted Joel Álvarez via arm-triangle choke at 1:13 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (12/13/25) Amosov submitted Neil Magny via anaconda choke at 3:14 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I lived in a fairly crime-ridden area. And I started practicing martial arts. I started simply to be able to defend myself.

What professional titles have you held? Bellator Champion / Tech-Krep promotion Champion.

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I am a four-time World champion and multiple European champion in Combat Sambo.

Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Ukrainian Cup champion

What has been your toughest fight to date and why?I am confident that the most toughest fight is ahead of me, and I am ready for it.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? It used to be Jon Jones but not anymore.

Did you go to college and if so, what degree did you earn? Yes, I received a higher education in the field of tax law.

What was your job before you started fighting? I've never worked anywhere, except for odd jobs in my youth. I've been a professional athlete my entire adult life.

Personal Life / Background (family stuff, kids, etc.): Yes, I have a wonderful family: a wife and two children, a son and a daughter.

Who are 3 people you'd love to meet or work with (celebrities, content creators, other fighters, sports stars)? Tom Hardy, Travis Pastrana, Dana White

What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? I really like to do different extreme sports: cycling, motorcycles, and also shooting.