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Maryna Moroz
Ukrainian mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maryna Moroz (Ukrainian: Марина Мороз; born September 8, 1991) is a Ukrainian professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Moroz is also a boxing coach for the Ukrainian Olympic women's boxing team.[2]
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Mixed martial arts career
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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]
Moroz faced Joanne Wood on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299[46] She lost the bout by split decision.[47]
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Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Mayra Bueno Silva[27]
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Joanne Calderwood and Mariya Agapova[8][38]
- UFC.com Awards
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| 17 matches | 11 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 5 |
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