Overview
- Jorge Masvidal told the Deep Waters podcast on Friday that Amosov would be a “nightmare” stylistic matchup for Islam Makhachev, and Dustin Poirier has offered similar praise.
- Amosov is 30-1 with 22 stoppage wins and joined the UFC after a run as Bellator welterweight champion, he is 2-0 in the UFC following submission wins over Neil Magny and Joel Alvarez.
- Masvidal and other peers point to Amosov’s size, Sambo-based wrestling and strength as the concrete advantages that could trouble Makhachev in close clinch work and takedowns.
- Those endorsements have raised Amosov’s profile in the welterweight title picture even though Makhachev is preparing for other opponents and the UFC has not scheduled an Amosov–Makhachev fight.
- Public backing from ATT teammates could speed fan and promotional interest but any title shot depends on official matchmaking, rankings movement and how Amosov’s next UFC bout plays out.