Fighter Yaroslav Amosov posted a photo on Instagram of himself in uniform and holding the Bellator championship belt with other Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines of the war against Russia. Earlier last month, he announced that he would stay in Ukraine to defend his country against Russia and would withdraw from defending his title. middleweight (up to 77 kg) of the event.

In a video posted on Bellator’s Instagram profile, the fighter appears to emerge from a hole in the floor while holding the strapped belt.

“A belt with a lot of history!

Amosov, 28, was undefeated in 26 MMA fights. He won the belt in June 2021, defeating Brazilian Douglas Lima. The title defense was originally scheduled against Michael Page in London on May 13, but in the face of the war and uncertainties about the future, Bellator called off the fight.