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Russian MMA Fighter To Honor Brother Killed in Russia-Ukraine War In Next Fight

Russian MMA fighter Vladimir Mineev will honor the memory of his fallen brother when he makes the walk for his next fight. Serving as a private in the Russian Air Force when the current war in Ukraine began, Mineev’s brother Pyotr was killed in action along with Sergeant Ilnur Sibgatullin. Mineev is next scheduled to…

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Russian MMA fighter Vladimir Mineev will honor the memory of his fallen brother when he makes the walk for his next fight.

Serving as a private in the Russian Air Force when the current war in Ukraine began, Mineev’s brother Pyotr was killed in action along with Sergeant Ilnur Sibgatullin.

Mineev is next scheduled to compete in a boxing match against Timur Nikulin, which will take place in Moscow on June 12 under the Derzhava promotional brand. The 32-year-old Mineev previously competed as a kickboxer before making his MMA debut in 2014 for Russian promotion Fight Nights Global, now called AMC Fight Nights.

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Speaking with Russian media outlet Tass.ru, Mineev stated “This is an opportunity to honor the memory of my brother, who died in the first days of the special operation. I will go out in a T-shirt with the image of my brother, in a beret.”

The current war in Ukraine has been ongoing since Russian troops invaded the country on February 24. Russian forces had previously invaded Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in February 2014, which led to Russia’s eventual annexation of the territory. The conflict has resulted in significant losses on both sides, with civilian casualties in Ukraine being a particular point of international concern.

The reigning AMC Fight Nights middleweight champion Vladimir Mineev most recently fought in 2021 against Magomed Ismailov. Mineev stopped Imsailov with strikes in the third round, successfully making the first defense of the middleweight title he claimed in 2020 against Dauren Ermekov. The Russian fighter has compiled a record of 16-1-1 with 14 wins by stoppage since making his MMA debut in 2014.

This is just the latest example of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine overlapping with the world of combat sports. Former heavyweight boxing champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko have both taken up arms to defend their country. Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov has been actively documenting his own efforts during the invasion, including the recent recovery of his championship belt.

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Russia-Ukraine War: MMA Champ Shares Harrowing Details Of Fighting

Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov continues to fight in Ukraine during the war in Europe. The welterweight champion was set to fight against Michael Page next month for his first title defense. However, that was put behind the Ukrainian-born fighter in the heat of the European conflict. Amosov has put his title defense on hold to fight…

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Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov continues to fight in Ukraine during the war in Europe.

The welterweight champion was set to fight against Michael Page next month for his first title defense. However, that was put behind the Ukrainian-born fighter in the heat of the European conflict.

Amosov has put his title defense on hold to fight for his home country. He joined up with his wife and son and friends and family, to protect them and help defend against the invasion.

Yaroslav Amosov
Yaroslav Amosov, via Instagram

Earlier in the month, he recovered his championship belt in the wreckage of the bombings. And recently Amosov has revealed some dark details of his experience, so far.

“Our enemies came to Ukraine with weapons and made chaos,” Amosov said. “Me and my friends decided to help defend our country, our city, and we joined the territorial defense of our city Irpin. Russian soldiers bombed houses, killed civilians, raped women. They killed people in cars. People just wanted to leave the occupied territory. They just wanted to live. Many people were sitting in basements for more than a month. When Irpin was liberated, they were given a piece of bread. They wept and gave thanks. They sat without water, without light. They were afraid that someone would come in, and they would be shot.”

“Dynamo” has made it clear that until the war is over, he will remain in Ukraine. And according to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, there is much to do before they will see the end.

Yaroslav Amosov
Yaroslav Amosov holding up his championship belt with Ukraine soldiers.

But despite the conflict in Europe gaining momentum, Amosov is hopeful for a better future when Ukraine will be peaceful once again.

“They made a fight for the interim title. It doesn’t matter to me. I will wait for the war to end and defend my title. I hope we will be able to return to our homes homes, (and) there will be peace on our land. The sun will shine, we will smile, and everything will be fine.” (h/t MMA Junkie)

Currently, Amosov is undefeated in his 26 fights as a professional fighter. He gained the Bellator welterweight championship in 2019 and will have his first title defense whenever he returns.

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Russia-Ukraine War: MMA Champ Shares Harrowing Details Of Fighting

Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov continues to fight in Ukraine during the war in Europe. The welterweight champion was set to fight against Michael Page next month for his first title defense. However, that was put behind the Ukrainian-born fighter in the heat of the European conflict. Amosov has put his title defense on hold to fight…

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Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov continues to fight in Ukraine during the war in Europe.

The welterweight champion was set to fight against Michael Page next month for his first title defense. However, that was put behind the Ukrainian-born fighter in the heat of the European conflict.

Amosov has put his title defense on hold to fight for his home country. He joined up with his wife and son and friends and family, to protect them and help defend against the invasion.

Yaroslav Amosov
Yaroslav Amosov, via Instagram

Earlier in the month, he recovered his championship belt in the wreckage of the bombings. And recently Amosov has revealed some dark details of his experience, so far.

“Our enemies came to Ukraine with weapons and made chaos,” Amosov said. “Me and my friends decided to help defend our country, our city, and we joined the territorial defense of our city Irpin. Russian soldiers bombed houses, killed civilians, raped women. They killed people in cars. People just wanted to leave the occupied territory. They just wanted to live. Many people were sitting in basements for more than a month. When Irpin was liberated, they were given a piece of bread. They wept and gave thanks. They sat without water, without light. They were afraid that someone would come in, and they would be shot.”

“Dynamo” has made it clear that until the war is over, he will remain in Ukraine. And according to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, there is much to do before they will see the end.

Yaroslav Amosov
Yaroslav Amosov holding up his championship belt with Ukraine soldiers.

But despite the conflict in Europe gaining momentum, Amosov is hopeful for a better future when Ukraine will be peaceful once again.

“They made a fight for the interim title. It doesn’t matter to me. I will wait for the war to end and defend my title. I hope we will be able to return to our homes homes, (and) there will be peace on our land. The sun will shine, we will smile, and everything will be fine.” (h/t MMA Junkie)

Currently, Amosov is undefeated in his 26 fights as a professional fighter. He gained the Bellator welterweight championship in 2019 and will have his first title defense whenever he returns.

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Yaroslav Amosov, Bellator Champ, Intent On Defending Ukraine

Bellator Welterweight Champion Yaroslav Amosov has opted to stay in his home country, Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian invasion. Amosov earned the Bellator welterweight title in defeating Douglas Lima at Bellator 260. He’s set to face Michael “Venom” Page on the upcoming Bellator London card on May 13. Amosov, a native of Kyiv, has been…

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Bellator Welterweight Champion Yaroslav Amosov has opted to stay in his home country, Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian invasion.

Amosov earned the Bellator welterweight title in defeating Douglas Lima at Bellator 260. He’s set to face Michael “Venom” Page on the upcoming Bellator London card on May 13.

Amosov, a native of Kyiv, has been outspoken regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military actions against Ukraine. After months of tension along the Ukraine-Russia border, Russia opted to invade Ukraine and targeting major cities around the country.

In a recent post on his Instagram page, Amosov updated his fans on the situation in Ukraine and his message to his fellow countrymen.

“Greetings, probably, many will think that I ran away, I’m hiding or something like that, but this is not so,” Amosov said. “I took my family to the safe zone. Now I have returned and will defend this country as best I can, with what I can.

“I love this country, our own. Russia came to our house and started a war here, many people are dying – innocents, women and children. We have to defend this country, and we succeed, friends. And we will succeed, because the truth is behind us.

“I would like to address those who subscribed to me from Russia. What is shown to you on TV, you may not watch – this is not true. If I were you, I wouldn’t even watch your news. We are in a real war. I cannot understand those people who do not believe that Russian troops entered Ukraine. I see it with my own eyes, I hear it. Terrible things are happening here. We can do this.” (h/t MMA Junkie)

Amosov isn’t the only notable combat sports star to join forces with the Ukrainian military. Former boxing champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko recently announced that they are willing to fight against the Russian attack.

Many MMA fighters have addressed the current situation in Ukraine, including non-Ukrainians. Amosov will look to fight and represent his home country later this year.

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Bellator Champion Yaroslav Amosov Set To Defend Native Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion

Yaroslav AmosovReigning Bellator MMA welterweight champion, Yaroslav Amosov is set to remain in his native Ukraine, in a bid to defend his homeland amid the country’s ongoing invasion by neighbouring, Russia. Amosov, a native of Irpin in northern Ukraine near the capital city, Kyiv, most recent competed back in June of last year where he improved […]

Yaroslav Amosov

Reigning Bellator MMA welterweight champion, Yaroslav Amosov is set to remain in his native Ukraine, in a bid to defend his homeland amid the country’s ongoing invasion by neighbouring, Russia.

Amosov, a native of Irpin in northern Ukraine near the capital city, Kyiv, most recent competed back in June of last year where he improved his undefeated professional record to 26-0 with a title-clinching unanimous decision win against Douglas Lima.

The 28-year-old is set to defend his welterweight title on May 14. at Bellator London from the OVO Arena in London, England – with the promotion confirming his main event tilt against contender, Michael Page.

Irpin, the native city of Yaroslav Amosov is also reportedly under attack from Russian forces

However, taking to Instagram live over the course of this weekend, Amosov confirmed that he would be remaining in his native Ukraine, and that he had evacuated his family to a “safe zone” amid the ongoing and escalating conflict with Russia.

Bellator Public Relations confirmed earlier this afternoon that Amosov is remaining in his native Ukraine in a bid to defend from the Russian attack.

“Per his #instagram, undefeated @BellatorMMA Welterweight World Champion @Yaroslav Amosov is defending his home in #Ukraine (Ukraine flag emoji). Stay safe, ‘Dynamo’.” 

“Greetings,” Yaroslav Amosov said on an Instagram live session. “Probably, many will think that I ran away, I’m hiding or something like that, but this is not so. I took my family to the safe zone. Now I have returned and will defend this country as best I can, with what I can. I love this country, our own. Russia came to our house and started a war here, many people are dying – innocents, women, and children. We have to defend this country, and we succeed, friends. And we will succeed, because the truth is behind us.”

“I would like to address those who subscribed to me from Russia,” Yaroslav Amosov said. “What is shown to you on TV, you may not watch – this is not true. If I were you, I wouldn’t even watch your news. We are in a real war. I cannot understand those people who do not believe that Russian troops entered Ukraine. I see it with my own eyes, I hear it. Terrible things are happening here. We can do this. Friends, unite, help each other, and everything will be fine with us. The truth is ours, and victory will also be ours.” (Transcribed by Ringside24)

Yaroslav Amosov vs. Michael Page Set For Bellator Headliner In London

After 17 fights in the promotion, England’s Michael “Venom” Page is finally set for his first world title fight in Bellator.

On social media today, Bellator Europe announced that Page will challenge for Yaroslav Amosov’s welterweight gold in the ma…

Bellator London: Amosov vs. Page

After 17 fights in the promotion, England’s Michael “Venom” Page is finally set for his first world title fight in Bellator.

On social media today, Bellator Europe announced that Page will challenge for Yaroslav Amosov’s welterweight gold in the main event of Bellator London. The promotion’s trip across the Atlantic is set for Friday, May 13, and will see fights go down from inside The SSE Arena, Wembley.

Page boasts an impressive 20-1 record in professional MMA and has long been a top contender in Bellator’s 170-pound weight class. Since his one and only defeat, a knockout loss to former three-time titleholder Douglas Lima in 2019, MVP has been on a tear.

In his last six fights, Page has gone 6-0, recorded two first-round knockouts, and avenged his setback against Lima. In the main event of Bellator 267 last October, an event that represented the promotion’s return to the UK for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, “Venom” secured a split decision triumph over “The Phenom”. He’ll hope to replicate that London success when he returns to his country’s capital on May 13.

In his way of championship glory will be Amosov, an unbeaten Ukrainian who reached the top of the welterweight mountain after seven fights in Bellator. After victories over the likes of David Rickles, Ed Ruth, and Logan Storey, “Dynamo” had his chance to fight for gold at Bellator 260 last June. In a mightily impressive performance, Amosov dethroned Lima after securing a unanimous decision win.

Across his unblemished 26-0 record, Amosov has recorded 10 submission and nine knockouts. But despite his finishing record, the 28-year-old has gone the distance in three of his last four appearances. Page will be looking to save the judges some work by adding a 13th knockout to his own résumé when he enters the cage with Amosov.

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While Page had initially called for a trilogy clash with Lima over a title shot, the Englishman certainly won’t be disappointed to have his chance to further cement his legacy as one of Bellator’s greats.

Who do you think will leave Bellator London with the welterweight title, Yaroslav Amosov or Michael Page?

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