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Maryna Moroz

Maryna Moroz (Ukrainian: Марина Мороз; born September 8, 1991) is a Ukrainian professional mixed martial artist, signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she competes in the Women's Flyweight division. Moroz is also a boxing coach for the Ukrainian Olympic women's boxing team.[2]

Maryna Moroz
Born (1991-09-08) September 8, 1991 (age 32)
Vilnohirsk, Ukraine[1]
NicknameIron Lady[2]
ResidenceVilnohirsk, Ukraine
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[3]
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st)
DivisionFlyweight (2013–2014, 2019–present)
Strawweight (2014–2018)
Reach67 in (170 cm)[3]
Fighting out ofVilnohirsk, Ukraine
TeamYK Promotion
American Top Team
RankMaster of Sports in Boxing[4]
Master of Sports in Kickboxing[4]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout1
By submission6
By decision4
Losses6
By submission1
By decision5
Websitemarynamoroz.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career edit

Early career edit

Moroz started practicing boxing at a young age. She began training in mixed martial arts in 2013 as there was a lack of opportunity in professional women's boxing in Ukraine.[1] She made her professional debut in 2013 and amassed a record of 5–0, before joining Xtreme Fighting Championships.

Xtreme Fighting Championships edit

After a 5–0 stint on the regional circuit, Moroz signed with Florida based promotion Xtreme Fighting Championships. Moroz faced Karine Silva in her debut at XFC International 7 on November 1, 2014. She won the fight via armbar submission in the first round.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship edit

Moroz made her promotional debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) against Joanne Calderwood on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64.[6] Moroz won the fight via armbar submission in the first round.[7] This win earned Moroz her first Performance of the Night bonus award.[8]

Moroz next faced Valérie Létourneau on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74.[9] Moroz lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Moroz rebounded from her first career defeat with a decision win over Cristina Stanciu at UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos on April 10, 2016.[11]

Moroz defeated Danielle Taylor at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres via split decision on August 6, 2016.[12]

On June 25, 2017, Moroz faced inaugural UFC women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee.[13] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Moroz was expected to face Jamie Moyle on January 20, 2018, at UFC 220.[15] However, Moyle pulled out of the fight during the week leading up to the event, citing an undisclosed injury, and the bout was cancelled.[16]

Moroz faced former Invicta FC champion Angela Hill on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens.[17] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Moroz was expected to face Ariane Lipski on November 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 140.[19] However, on October 29, 2018, it was reported that Moroz pulled out from the bout, due to an injury.[20]

Moroz faced promotional newcomer Sabina Mazo in her flyweight debut on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2.[21] Moroz won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Moroz was expected to face Poliana Botelho on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[23] However, it was reported on August 1, 2019, that Moroz was forced to pull from the event, citing an injury.[24]

Moroz faced Mayra Bueno Silva on March 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 170.[25] Moroz won the fight via unanimous decision.[26] This fight earned her the Fight of the Night award.[27]

Moroz was scheduled to face Montana De La Rosa on September 5, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 176.[28] However, Moroz was forced to withdraw from the event, due to visa issues, and she was replaced by Viviane Araújo.[29]

Moroz was scheduled to face Taila Santos on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19.[30] However, on November 18, it was announced that Moroz had to pull out, and she was replaced by Montana De La Rosa.[31]

Moroz was scheduled to face Manon Fiorot on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 189.[32] However, Moroz was pulled from the event for undisclosed reasons, and she was replaced by Tabatha Ricci.[33]

Moroz was scheduled to face Luana Carolina on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195.[34] However, at the end of September, Moroz pulled out of the bout for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Sijara Eubanks.[35]

Moroz faced Mariya Agapova on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272.[36] She won the fight via a submission in round two.[37] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.[38]

Moroz was scheduled to face Sijara Eubanks on July 9, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.[39] However, the pair was moved to UFC Fight Night 210 on September 17, 2022, for undisclosed reasons.[40] In early September, the bout was scrapped again for undisclosed reasons as Moroz was rebooked for a new bout.[41]

Moroz was scheduled to face Jennifer Maia on September 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 214.[42] However, the pair was moved to UFC Fight Night 215 on November 19, 2022, for undisclosed reasons.[41] Moroz lost the fight via unanimous decision.[43]

Moroz faced Karine Silva in a rematch on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292.[44] She lost the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.[45]

Moroz faced Joanne Wood on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299[46] She lost the bout by split decision.[47]

Championships and accomplishments edit

Mixed martial arts edit

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
17 matches 11 wins 6 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 6 1
By decision 4 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–6 Joanne Wood Decision (split) UFC 299 March 9, 2024 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss 11–5 Karine Silva Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 292 August 19, 2023 1 4:59 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 11–4 Jennifer Maia Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba November 19, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–3 Mariya Agapova Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 272 March 5, 2022 2 3:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 10–3 Mayra Bueno Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira March 14, 2020 3 5:00 Brasília, Brazil Fight of the Night.
Win 9–3 Sabina Mazo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje March 30, 2019 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Return to Flyweight.
Loss 8–3 Angela Hill Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens February 24, 2018 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss 8–2 Carla Esparza Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee June 25, 2017 3 5:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 8–1 Danielle Taylor Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres August 6, 2016 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 7–1 Cristina Stanciu Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos April 10, 2016 3 5:00 Zagreb, Croatia
Loss 6–1 Valérie Létourneau Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira August 23, 2015 3 5:00 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Win 6–0 Joanne Calderwood Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 April 11, 2015 1 1:30 Kraków, Poland Performance of the Night.
Win 5–0 Karine Silva Submission (armbar) XFC International 7 November 1, 2014 1 3:27 São Paulo, Brazil Strawweight debut. XFCI Women's Strawweight Tournament Quarterfinals.
Win 4–0 Ilona Avdeeva TKO (doctor stoppage) IMAT: Moroz vs. Avdeeva September 7, 2014 1 1:15 Moscow, Russia
Win 3–0 Jin Tang Submission (straight armbar) Kunlun Fight 8 August 24, 2014 1 3:50 Leshan, China
Win 2–0 Feier Huang Submission (armbar) Kunlun Fight 5 June 1, 2014 1 2:52 Leshan, China
Win 1–0 Yana Kuzioma Submission (armbar) Oplot Challenge 89 November 23, 2013 2 1:12 Kharkiv, Ukraine

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