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Ukrainian triumph on the international arena

Ukrainian mixed martial artist Vladyslav Rudnev won one of the most important victories in his professional career. At the prestigious UAE Warriors 71 tournament, which took place in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian became the lightweight champion of the organization and added another important title to his collection.
For the Ukrainian athlete, this match had a special meaning. Rudnev came into the title fight with an unblemished professional mixed martial arts record and a twelve-fight winning streak. That is why his appearance in the main fight of the evening was a natural step on the way to the championship belt.

Lightning finale of the title match

The opponent of the Ukrainian was the representative of Armenia, Martun Mezhlumyan. The fight for the vacant title of the UAE Warriors in the category up to 70.5 kilograms was expected to be one of the most interesting in the tournament, but Rudnev did not leave any chances to his opponent.

Already in the first round, the Ukrainian demonstrated his best qualities — control in the ground, high technical training and an excellent understanding of wrestling. After transferring the opponent to the canvas, Rudnev quickly took a favorable position behind the opponent and held a suffocating reception. Mezhlumyan was forced to give up even before the end of the starting five minutes. The victory was won ahead of time and became a clear confirmation of the high class of the Ukrainian athlete.

Success in Abu Dhabi allowed Vladyslav Rudnev not only to maintain the status of an invincible fighter, but also to win the championship belt of one of the strongest organizations in the Middle East.His professional record after this victory reached the mark of 13 wins without a single loss.

The way of the champion: from sambo to MMA

Rudnev has long been known in the sports world as one of the most successful representatives of Ukrainian combat sambo. Born in Kharkiv, the athlete represents the Donetsk region and the city of Kramatorsk. Over the years of performances, he earned the status of Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine and became a multiple world and European champion.

The last period of his career was particularly successful for the Ukrainian. He repeatedly climbed to the top of the world sambo championships, and also won gold medals at the World Games. It was the powerful wrestling base that allowed Rudnev to quickly adapt to professional MMA and become one of the most promising Ukrainian fighters of the new generation.

The transition to mixed martial arts became a logical continuation of the athlete's career. Thanks to the combination of striking technique, wrestling and psychological stability, he gradually gained authority in international promotions, and now he received the championship title of UAE Warriors.

Support for Ukraine and the symbolic meaning of the victory

After the fight, Vladyslav Rudnev thanked the fans for their support and emphasized that the championship belt will go to Ukraine. These words became a symbol not only of a sporting achievement, but also another reminder of the power of Ukrainian athletes on the international arena.

On the stands of the arena in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian was supported by compatriots who came from different cities of the United Arab Emirates.Next to Vladyslav was traditionally his father and coach Serhiy Rudnev, who accompanies the athlete throughout his career. It was the long-term joint work that brought the result in the form of an international championship title.

A new stage in the career of Vladyslav Rudnev

Conquest of the UAE Warriors belt opens up new perspectives for the Ukrainian fighter. The organization is considered one of the strongest outside of the world's leading promotions, so a successful performance in the title match significantly increases Rudnev's chances for further advancement up the career ladder and attracts the attention of the world's most famous leagues.

Today, Vladyslav Rudnev remains one of the brightest representatives of Ukrainian combat sambo and MMA. His victory in Abu Dhabi was not only a personal achievement of the athlete, but also an important event for all Ukrainian sports. The UAE Warriors championship belt once again confirmed that Ukrainian fighters are capable of successfully competing at the highest international level and winning titles in prestigious world organizations.

YAROSLAV AMOSOV EARNED A BRIGHT VICTORY IN THE UFC

On the night of May 10, 2026, Ukrainian fighter Yaroslav Amosov successfully competed at the UFC 328 tournament, which took place in Newark (USA). The opponent of the Ukrainian was the dangerous Spanish fighter Joel Alvarez, but the match ended with a confident victory of the representative of Ukraine.

Victory by submission

The fight took place in a tight fight, but Amosov once again demonstrated his high level of training, excellent ground work and control over the course of the fight. In the second round, the Ukrainian forced his opponent to surrender after a successful suffocating reception, winning by submission.

Four-time world champion in combat sambo

For Yaroslav, this victory was another confirmation of his status as one of the world's strongest fighters in the welterweight division. Amosov is known not only for his performances in mixed martial arts, but also for his remarkable achievements in combat sambo. The Ukrainian is a four-time world champion in combat sambo and has represented Ukraine on the international arena for many years. It was the combat sambo school, discipline and universal technique that helped him become one of the most dangerous fighters in his division.

Second consecutive victory in the UFC

After moving to the UFC, Amosov continues to demonstrate a high level of skill and consistent results. The victory over Joel Alvarez was the second in a row for the Ukrainian in the most prestigious mixed martial arts organization in the world.

Yaroslav's performance once again drew the attention of the world MMA community to the Ukrainian school of martial arts. Fans and experts note his endurance, technique and character, which allow him to successfully compete with the strongest UFC fighters.

For Ukrainian fans, this victory was another reason for pride and confirmation that Ukrainian athletes remain among the elite of world sports even in the most difficult times.

YAROSLAV AMOSOV DEFINITELY MADE THE UFC DEBUT

Ukrainian fighter Yaroslav Amosov made a successful debut in the most prestigious mixed martial arts organization UFC, winning an early victory over experienced American Neil Magny. The fight took place on the night of December 14, 2025 as part of the UFC Vegas 112 tournament in Las Vegas (USA) and became one of the main events of the evening.

After a successful career in Bellator

This fight was especially important for Amosov, because the Ukrainian has long been considered one of the strongest fighters outside the UFC. After a successful career in Bellator and the transition to the main MMA promotion in the world, the debut fight was supposed to show the readiness of the Ukrainian to compete at the highest level. And Yaroslav fully lived up to expectations.

Stifling reception in the first round

From the first seconds of the fight, Amosov controlled the distance and imposed his pace on the opponent. Neil Magny, who has a lot of experience in the UFC and is considered one of the most dangerous veterans of the division, tried to work in the rack, but the Ukrainian quickly turned the fight into his element. Already in the first round, Amosov held an effective suffocating reception and forced the American to surrender.
After the match, experts and fans praised the performance of the Ukrainian, noting his coolness, technicality and versatility. For Yaroslav, this victory became a powerful application for a serious position in the UFC welterweight division.

Combat sambo base

Yaroslav Amosov is known not only for his performances in MMA, but also for his outstanding achievements in combat sambo.The Ukrainian is a four-time world champion in combat sambo, and his wrestling base and control in the ground have long been the hallmark of the athlete. It was these skills that allowed him to confidently pass one of the most experienced fighters in the division.

Amosov's successful debut was an important event for Ukrainian MMA. The fans received another representative of Ukraine in the elite of world mixed martial arts, and the fighter himself confirmed that he is ready to fight with the best rivals of the UFC. Already after this match, experts began to talk about the possible rapid promotion of the Ukrainian to the top 15 of the welterweight ranking.