Maryna Moroz vs Mariya Agapova betting odds, fight info and fan predictions for UFC 272 bout

Maryna Moroz vs Mariya Agapova UFC fight info, date and time

Maryna Moroz vs Mariya Agapova is set to go down at UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal at 8:00pm EST on Saturday 5th March 2022 in a 125lbs matchup.

Maryna Moroz has strung together a two-fight win streak with unanimous decision victories over Sabina Mazo and Mayra Bueno Silva.

Mariya Agapova bounced back from a disappointing loss to Shana Dobson with a third-round submission victory over Sabina Mazo in October.

Maryna Moroz vs Mariya Agapova betting odds

Mariya Agapova will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -215.

Maryna Moroz opens as the underdog with betting odds of +190.

Fight information

Maryna Moroz vs Mariya Agapova was first reported on December 20th, 2021.

There is bad blood between these former teammates after Moroz publicly accused Agapova of taking drugs and making threats:

“She was under the influence of drugs, she threatened guys, and she was kicked out of the gym.”

Maryna Moroz will fight Mariya Agapova at #UFC272 on March 5th. (per @canalCombate) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN pic.twitter.com/7glMm1MQ5N

— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) December 20, 2021

Agapova dismissed the claims and vowed revenge:

“She tried to destroy my career. I lost sponsorships because of her interview and got in big trouble.”

Maryna Moroz

Maryna Moroz has gone 5-3 since joining the UFC in 2015. She has won two-in-a-row, with her most recent victory coming against Mayra Bueno Silva.

Moroz hasn’t fought since March 2020. She has seen four fights fall through in the past two years.

Mariya Agapova

Mariya Agapova returned to the win column with a submission victory over Sabina Mazo. She has gone 2-1 in the UFC since making her debut in 2020.

What a performance by @MMA_Mashka 🔥

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— UFC (@ufc) October 9, 2021

Agapova was on the wrong end of one of the biggest betting upsets in UFC history, losing to Shana Dobson as a -1400 favorite.

How they match up

Mariya Agapova will have a small 1-inch reach advantage in this fight. Agapova is the younger fighter at 24 years old, while Maryna Moroz is 30.

Agapova has maintained a higher finishing rate over her career at 80%, while Moroz has finished 60% of her wins.

Reasons to watch

The personal grudge between these two fighters isn’t the only reason to tune in. These two talented Flyweights have a big future in the division.

Agapova is touted as a future contender at just 24 years old, while Moroz is delivering on her early career promise with two wins on the bounce.

The stakes

The winner of this fight can almost certainly expect a Top 15 spot in the 125lbs division. 

Maryna Moroz vs Mariya Agapova predictions

The bookies’ predictions see Mariya Agapova as the favorite with opening betting odds of -215.

Agapova spoke to The AllStar:

“I think Moroz is good everywhere. But she’s not the best. I think it will be hard to finish her, but I can do it.”

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Maryna Moroz vs Mariya Agapova tale of the tape

• Significant 6 year age difference: Agapova is the younger fighter at 24 years old.
• Agapova has a slight 1 inch reach advantage.
• Moroz has 1 more professional MMA fights than Agapova.

Maryna Moroz	vs	Mariya Agapova
30	Age	24
13	Fights	12
10	Wins	10
3	Losses	2
1	KO’s	3
5	Subs	5
5′ 7	Height (in)	5′ 6
67	Reach (in)	68

Sabina Mazo vs Maryna Moroz and Mariya Agapova
Maryna Moroz Win • Decision R3 5:00	vs. Sabina Mazo	Mariya Agapova Win • Submission R3 0:53

Maryna “Iron Lady” Moroz fighter profile and recent form

Maryna Moroz is a 30 year old female fighter from Ukraine with 10 pro wins and 3 losses. See Maryna Moroz’s full MMA record.

Maryna Moroz has a 60% finish rate, including 1 by knockout, 5 by submission, 4 by decision.

Maryna Moroz is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.

Last 5 bouts

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Weight class	Org
Win	9-3-0	Mayra Bueno Silva	DEC R3 5:00	UFC on ESPN+ 28	2020-03-14	Flyweight	UFC
Win	8-3-0	Sabina Mazo	DEC R3 5:00	UFC on ESPN 2	2019-03-30	Flyweight	UFC
Loss	8-2-0	Angela Hill	DEC R3 5:00	UFC on FOX 28	2018-02-24	Strawweight	UFC
Loss	8-1-0	Carla Esparza	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night 112	2017-06-25	Strawweight	UFC
Win	7-1-0	Danielle Taylor	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night 92	2016-08-06	Strawweight	UFC

Mariya Agapova fighter profile and recent form

Mariya Agapova is a 24 year old female fighter from Kazakhstan with 10 pro wins and 2 losses. See Mariya Agapova’s full MMA record.

Mariya Agapova has a 80% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 5 by submission, 2 by decision.

Mariya Agapova is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Sabina Mazo at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez.

Last 5 bouts

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Weight class	Org
Win	9-2-0	Sabina Mazo	SUB R3 0:53	UFC Fight Night	2021-10-09	Flyweight	UFC
Loss	9-1-0	Shana Dobson	KO/TKO R2 1:38	UFC Fight Night	2020-08-22	Flyweight	UFC
Win	8-1-0	Hannah Cifers	SUB R1 2:42	UFC Fight Night	2020-06-13	Flyweight	UFC
Win	7-1-0	Marilia Santos	KO/TKO R1 4:55	Invicta FC 37	2019-10-04	Flyweight	IFC
Win	6-1-0	Alexa Conners	SUB R1 3:03	Invicta FC	2019-09-06	Flyweight	IFC