MMA star Yaroslav Amosov relishing comeback bout in Dublin after fighting for Ukraine

Ukraine’s Yaroslav Amosov returns to mixed martial arts this weekend, nearly a year to the day since the Bellator welterweight champion’s world was turned upside down.

Friday marks the grim one-year anniversary of Russia launching a full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, which prompted Amosov to join countless compatriots in taking up arms to defend his besieged nation.

His hometown of Irpin on the outskirts of Kyiv was bombarded in the first few weeks although Amosov was among the Ukrainian troops who retook control of the suburb in late March.

This war is not over yet, but its consequences are terrible! Strength, patience and God's help to all! The truth is on our side!