10-05-26
Yaroslav Amosov made a statement in his second UFC appearance, submitting Joel Alvarez in the second round at UFC 328.
Competing at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sat., May 9, 2026, Amosov controlled most of the opening round before securing the finish in the next frame. He locked up an arm-triangle choke on Alvarez to earn the tap and the win.
The former Bellator MMA welterweight champion entered the bout with attention on his rapid rise, and the matchup was positioned as an opportunity for him to prove he is ready for top 15 welterweight competition.
Amosov previously submitted Neil Magny in his Octagon debut last December, and now adds Alvarez — who came in as an underdog — to his growing UFC résumé.
