ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Cage Fury Preventing Championships (CFFC) officers are excited to announce a particular late addition to the group’s upcoming CFFC 140 occasion, as former Bellator MMA champion Yaroslav “Dynamo” Amosov takes on longtime big-show veteran “Curtious” Curtis Millender in a three-round particular attraction.
Each Amosov (27-1) and Millender (21-10) make their promotional debuts within the 183-pound catchweight contest, which streams reside on UFC FIGHT PASS on Friday, March 14, from Philadelphia’s 2300 Enviornment.
Restricted tickets stay on sale for CFFC 140 at CFFC.television. Longtime MMA journalist and broadcaster John Morgan calls the motion alongside present UFC middleweight contender Andre Petroski.
“Our purpose at CFFC is to assist determine the very best expertise on the planet and provides them a platform to develop and show their readiness for the UFC,” CFFC CEO Rob Haydak mentioned. “Each Yaroslav and Curtis have already carried out on the sport’s highest stage and are clearly world-class skills. They had been initially planning on dealing with one another on March 14 below a special banner, however we had been offered with a really distinctive alternative to carry that matchup to CFFC 140, as a substitute, and it was a straightforward choice for us to make.
“That is a completely spectacular addition to our card and can give CFFC followers an opportunity to look at two of the very best on the planet as they aim a return to the worldwide stage.”
Amosov claimed the Bellator MMA welterweight title in 2021 with a choice win over then-champ Douglas Lima earlier than registering a profitable protection of the belt with a victory over interim titleholder Logan Storley, who earned that standing when the undisputed Ukrainian champion was compelled to step apart to assist serve in his nation’s protection in an ongoing battle with Russia. Amosov, who had amassed an astounding 27-0 report to that time, returned to the cage 9 months later and suffered a surprising loss to Jason Jackson.
Amosov had hoped for a direct rematch with Jackson however didn’t compete once more for Bellator following the promotion’s acquisition by the Skilled Fighters League earlier than turning into a free agent in late 2024.
In the meantime, Millender has lengthy been a fixture on the highest ranges of the game, together with a five-fight stint for the UFC that included octagon wins over Thiago Alves, Max Griffin and Siyar Bahadurzada. His contract ended following a choice loss to present UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, and Millender subsequently moved first to Bellator, after which the PFL. Extra lately, he’s tried his hand at boxing, in addition to bareknuckle MMA.
At all times keen to tackle the hardest challenges accessible, Millender’s 12-year skilled profession additionally contains tussles with MMA notables comparable to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, Ryan Ford, Jared Gooden, Sabah Homasi, Kevin Holland, Rory MacDonald, Magomed Magomedkerimov, Alexander Shlemenko and Brennan Ward, amongst others.
Along with the Amosov vs. Millender particular attraction, the CFFC 140 lineup additionally options a further new championship matchup, as each Robert Varricchio and Angel Alvarez had been compelled to withdraw from a deliberate contest for the promotion’s vacant light-weight title. As a substitute, two-time Bellator MMA veteran Jesse Roberts (8-1) and undefeated Armenian prospect Omar Rzgoev (4-0) have every stepped up on quick discover and can now face off with the 155-pound belt on the road.
The CFFC 140 essential card streams reside on UFC FIGHT PASS, whereas preliminary bouts stream completely on OnlyFans.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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