Maryna Moroz
Born (1991-09-08) September 8, 1991
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
Total16
Wins11
By knockout1
By submission6
By decision4
Losses5
By submission1
By decision4
Websitemarynamoroz.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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

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

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]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches 11 wins 5 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 6 1
By decision 4 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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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