Former Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov is now a winning UFC fighter after an excellent debut in the promotion.
In the feature prelim of UFC on ESPN 73 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Amosov (29-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) took on welterweight mainstay Neil Magny. Amosov took a few moments to figure out Magny (31-14 MMA, 24-13 UFC), and ended the fight in the first round by submission at 3:14.
As all fights begin, there were a few striking exchanges on the feet to start, and Amosov was willing to exchange. Hwoever, he saw an opening along the fence for the clinch, and scored a trip takedown. From there, Amosov worked in a few punches as he transitioned into an anaconda choke, trapping Magny and forcing a tap.
Check out video of the finish below (via Instagram):
Up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 73 results include:
- Yaroslav Amosov def. Neil Magny via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 1, 3:14
- Joanderson Brito def. Isaac Thomson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Steven Asplund def. Sean Sharaf via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:49
- Luana Santos def. Melissa Croden via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Guilherme Pat def. Allen Frye Jr. via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Tereza Bleda via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:05
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Vegas 112: Yaroslav Amosov wins debut in first round
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