Riyadh Co-Main Event Pitches Amosov Against Machado Garry
Yaroslav Amosov enters the upper echelon of the welterweight roster on Dec. 5 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The former Bellator champion will face former UFC title challenger Ian Machado Garry in a five-round co-main event at UFC Fight Night 295. The promotion revealed the matchup during the UFC Fight Night 293 broadcast.
Amosov holds a 30-1 professional record with a 2-0 mark inside the octagon. The 33-year-old Ukrainian military veteran joined the promotion in 2025 and secured stoppage wins over Neil Magny and Joel Alvarez. His single career defeat came against Jason Jackson in November 2023 following an 8-1 run in Bellator where he claimed the welterweight title.
Machado Garry enters at 17-2 overall and 10-2 under the UFC banner. The 28-year-old striker fights for the first time since August 15, 2026, when he lost a unanimous decision to champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. The setback followed consecutive victories over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad.
Machado Garry and Amosov Contrast in Physical and Fighting Metrics
Machado Garry holds the No. 1 position in the welterweight rankings. The orthodox striker stands 6-foot-3 with a 74-inch reach and lands 4.29 significant strikes per minute at a 53 percent accuracy rate.
Amosov sits at No. 11 in the division rankings and brings a wrestling-heavy style to the matchup. He averages 4.64 takedowns and 4.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes, contrasted with Machado Garry’s 0.8 takedown average. Amosov lands 2.78 significant strikes per minute with 47 percent accuracy.
Physical measurements show a slight contrast between the two athletes. Machado Garry stands three inches taller at 191 centimeters compared to Amosov’s 183 centimeters, while Amosov holds a minor reach advantage.
Complete Fight Card Lineup for December
The Riyadh card features multiple bouts alongside the welterweight co-headliner. The scheduled matchups:
- Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov
- Yaroslav Amosov vs. Ian Machado Garry
- Mario Pinto vs. Serghei Spivac
- Levan Chokheli vs. Islam Dulatov
- Akbar Abdullaev vs. Mairon Santos
- Ion Cutelaba vs. Magomed Tuchalov
- Jafel Filho vs. Bruno Silva
- Matthieu Duclos vs. Modestino Rodrigues
- Abdul Hussein vs. Hecher Sosa
- Ivan Gnizditskiy vs. Uran Satybaldiev
- JunYong Park vs. Marco Tulio
- Pavel Andrusca vs. Mahammadali Osmanli
Frequently Asked Questions About The Riyadh Bout
When and where is the fight taking place?
The five-round co-main event is scheduled for Dec. 5 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of UFC Fight Night 295.
What are the fighters’ current rankings and records?
Ian Machado Garry holds the No. 1 spot in the welterweight division with a 17-2 record. Yaroslav Amosov is ranked 11th with a 30-1 record.
What were both fighters’ most recent bouts?
Machado Garry lost a unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in August 2026. Amosov submitted Joel Alvarez in the second round at UFC 328 in May 2026.
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