After defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion, Amosov returns to MMA and defends the welterweight belt at Bellator 291

Y. Amosov celebrates winning the Bellator belt (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)

After fighting for his country and defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion of its territory, welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg) Yaroslav Amosov already has a date to return to work. The Ukrainian will defend his title for the first time against the North American Logan storley No. Bellator 291, in a rematch scheduled for February 25th. The event will be held in Dublin, Ireland (IRL).

Read more: Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov takes belt to the frontline in the war in Ukraine

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Undefeated in professional MMA with 26 wins, Amosov arrived at Bellator in 2018 and won the welterweight belt in June 2021, at Bellator 260, defeating the Brazilian and then champion Douglas lima and win by unanimous decision of the judges.

Since the defeat to Amosov, in November 2020, Storley has won three consecutive victories, the last of which was over prospect Michael Venom Page, in a duel valid for the interim belt. At 30 years old, the North American has a record of 14 triumphs and just one setback.

O Bellator 291 is scheduled for February 25th and will be held at the 3Arena, in Dublin, Ireland (IRL). The event already has 12 other fights confirmed for the card.