Learn more about Maryna Moroz's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2013
- Five wins by submission (5 armbar), one by KO – has finished all but four of her wins
- Has won four of her last six and three in a row
- Five first round finishes
- Origin of nickname: “Was given to me by Chinese fans.”
UFC History
UFC 272 (3/5/22) Moroz submitted Mariya Agapova via head and arm choke at 3:27 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (3/14/20) Moroz won a three round unanimous decision over Mayra Bueno Silva
UFC on ESPN (3/30/19) Moroz won a three round unanimous decision over Sabina Mazo
UFC on FOX (2/24/18) Moroz lost a three round unanimous decision to Angela Hill
UFC Fight Night (6/25/17) Moroz lost a three round unanimous decision to Carla Esparza
UFC Fight Night (8/6/16) Moroz won a three round split decision over Danielle Taylor
UFC Fight Night (4/10/16) Moroz won a three round unanimous decision over Cristina Stanciu
UFC Fight Night (8/23/15) Moroz lost a three round unanimous decision to Valerie Letourneau
UFC Fight Night (4/11/15) Moroz submitted Joanne Calderwood via armbar at 1:30 of the first round
Q&A
TRAINING: My typical day of training at VFS academy: Wake up, eat breakfast, go train for two hours, go home, shower and change my clothes, then eat and rest for a bit. Around 2pm, back to the gym for another two-hour session covering all aspects of my game, grinding and learning new things every day, then back home. After some food and rest, do some more strength and conditioning, then rest time until next day, when I’ll do this all over again.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I was involved in martial arts from childhood. Boxing and Unifighting
What ranks and titles have you held? All titles are yet to be won
Do you have any heroes? My husband. But from fighters, I love watching Conor McGregor and Gina Carano
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything, just like it does for each athlete in this organization.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Sports Science degree. I am a qualified and experienced boxing coach for the Olympic reserve team.
What was your job before you started fighting? Went straight to MMA after finishing with my education.
If any list specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Master of Sport in Boxing, Master of Sport in Kickboxing, member of Ukrainian National Boxing Team.
Favorite grappling technique: Armlock
Favorite striking technique: Uppercuts
