Masvidal Discusses Amosov's Potential Challenge to Makhachev

Jorge Masvidal has expressed that Yaroslav Amosov, the former Bellator welterweight champion, would create serious challenges for Islam Makhachev and the UFC welterweight division.

During a discussion on the Deep Waters podcast, Masvidal described Amosov as a difficult matchup for all fighters in the welterweight top 10, including the lightweight champion Makhachev. He highlighted Amosov's size, reach, and strength as advantages that could trouble Makhachev, particularly noting Amosov's sambo and wrestling skills as effective against Makhachev's techniques.

Amosov trains at American Top Team with Masvidal and Dustin Poirier, who also acknowledged Amosov's abilities. The former Bellator champion has begun his UFC career with submission victories over Neil Magny and Joel Alvarez. While Makhachev holds the lightweight title, he has hinted at a potential move to welterweight, although no specific timeline has been established for this transition or for Amosov's title shot in the UFC.