Yaroslav Amosov just beat the greatest welterweight in the history of Bellator, but in some ways it feels like he’s just getting started.
For those in the know, the undefeated Ukrainian was viewed as a legitimate threat to end Douglas Lima’s third title reign and sure enough, at Bellator 260, Amosov used his wrestling to win a lopsided decision (the scores were 50-45, 49-46, and 49-6 in Amosov’s favor) and capture his first major MMA championship. The win also improved Amosov’s pro record to 26-0 and Bellator record to 7-0, guaranteeing him a spot in any discussion of the top fighters at 170 pounds today.