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Mike Bohn and Nolan King

Ex-Bellator champ Yaroslav Amosov hopes for UFC contract after recent win

Yaroslav Amosov wants to jump into the fray of the loaded UFC welterweight division.

Former Bellator welterweight champion Amosov (28-1) recently began a new chapter of his career after exiting the now-defunct promotion following PFL’s acquisition. He earned a first-round submission of veteran Curtis Millender under the CFFC banner earlier this month, and hopes that gains the UFC’s attention.

“It’s a very big motivation for me (to join the UFC),” Amosov told MMA Junkie. “I hope they give me contract and I want to show I can take this belt.”

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