Yaroslav Amosov crumbled to the mat in the middle of the cage overcome with emotion, fully knowing what to expect next.
The winner and new welterweight champion announcement came next as a result of Amosov thoroughly dominating Douglas Lima in the main event of Bellator 260 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on Friday night. Judges saw it 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46 all in favor of Amosov.
“I am happy because this is my life. It’s been a long time in training," Amosov said following the win. "It’s the result I wanted and I am happy."
The undefeated Ukrainian fighter recorded five big takedowns and used his wrestling effectively enough to completely throw Lima off his game and nullify his striking en route to the rousing victory.
It didn't take long to realize that Lima was in for a long night, as Amosov took him down and wasn't giving him any room to breathe.
While Lima showed signs of a possible rally during the third round, Amosov went back to smothering him on the ground in the fourth.
By the fifth and final round, it was clear that Lima would need a finish to keep the title in tow, but Amosov made sure that didn't happen by ending the bout on top of Lima and taking the championship.
With the win, the 27-year-old Amosov improves to 26-0 and is slated to face Michael "Venom" Page next.