Yaroslav Amosov, a renowned figure in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), represents Ukraine as a highly skilled fighter in the global MMA arena. He was born on September 9, 1993, in Irpin, Kyiv region. Amosov’s path into combat sports began when he was just fifteen years old, under the encouragement of his stepfather. He took up combat sambo, a Russian martial art and combat sport, and received guidance from esteemed coaches Fedor Mykolayovych Seredyuk and Vadym Mykhailovych Korytny at the esteemed Kyiv club “Hermes”.
Yaroslav Amosov’s career began to soar in 2012 when he secured victory at the European Combat Sambo Cup, marking a significant turning point in his international journey as an adult competitor. His exceptional skills and talent propelled him to achieve three world champion titles endorsed by the World Combat Sambo Federation (WCSF) and two European champion titles recognized by the European Combat Sambo Federation (ECSF). In 2014, Amosov reached new heights by capturing the Eurasian championship title in professional combat sambo, defeating the highly-experienced Russian fighter Shamil Zavurov.
In 2016, after a winning streak in Tech-Krep FC, Amosov beat Croatian fighter Roberto Soldić to win the vacant Tech-Krep welterweight title. His successful career trajectory continued when he signed with Bellator MMA in 2017, following an undefeated run of 19 fights. His debut in Bellator against Gerald Harris in 2018 resulted in a victory, setting the tone for his future in the organization.
Amosov’s career reached a new height when he won the Bellator Welterweight World Championship against Douglas Lima at Bellator 260 in 2021. Despite the challenges posed by the war in Ukraine in 2022, Amosov returned to defend his title in a rematch against interim champion Logan Storley in 2023, successfully retaining his title.
As of 2023, Yaroslav Amosov’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. This impressive figure is a testament to his successful career in MMA, particularly his achievements in Bellator MMA. His earnings come from his fight purses, bonuses for winning fights, and sponsorships. For instance, his fight against Logan Storley at Bellator 291 had a purse of $450k, with Amosov expected to earn a $300k guaranteed purse, a $40k fight week incentive from sponsors, and a potential bonus for winning. His net worth is a reflection of his hard work, dedication, and the high-stakes nature of professional MMA.
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