The BELLATOR champion Yaroslav Amonov has withdrawn from the next title fight in order to defend Ukraine against Russian invasion.
The welterweight was scheduled to take on Britain's Michael Page in London on Friday, May 13.
Yaroslav Amonov has withdrawn from the next fight to defend Ukraine against Russia's invasion
It was revealed that Amosov, who had not been defeated, has been replaced by a brave defense of his country against Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Scott Coker, president of Bellator, stated that he was shocked by the events in Ukraine. Bellator MMA's thoughts are with Yaroslav as well as all the Ukrainians during this time.
"We send our best wishes to him and his family and look forward to seeing them return to Bellator in happier times."
Amosov, 28 years old, won the title against Douglas Lima (34-year-old Brazilian star).
He will be replaced by Logan Storley of American, 29. Logan Storley beat NeimanGracie (33) in February.
Storley takes Page's place for the "interim" welterweight title.
Amosov said he had evacuated his family from a "safe zone" and warned that he would fight for Ukraine.
On Instagram, he stated that "probably, many will believe that I ran away, that I'm hiding, or something similar."
"I took my family into the safe zone. "Now I am back and I will defend this country as best as I can with all that I have.
"I love this country. It is ours. Russia invaded our country and began a war here. Many people are currently dying, including innocents, women, and children.
"We are fighting a real war. It is hard to understand people who don't believe that Russian troops have entered Ukraine.
"I can see it with my eyes. I hear it." Terrible things are taking place here."
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