Mariya Agapova was born on April 7,1997 and is a Kazakhstani mixed martial artist who competed in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
25 Facts About Mariya Agapova
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Mariya Agapova graduated from college specializing in physical education for kids.
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Mariya Agapova fought her early MMA career exclusively in Russia, China and Kazakhstan.
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Mariya Agapova appeared at Dana White's Contender Series 22 on July 30,2019, facing Tracy Cortez.
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Mariya Agapova made her Invicta Fighting Championships debut on September 6,2019 against Alexa Conners at Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2.
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Mariya Agapova won the fight via a submission in round one.
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Mariya Agapova next faced Marilia Santos on October 6,2019 at Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs Sanchez.
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Mariya Agapova won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
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Mariya Agapova was scheduled to face Daiana Torquato on February 7,2020 at Invicta FC 39: Frey vs Cummins II.
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However, Mariya Agapova collided with a car when she was on her way to train at the ATT and had to withdraw from the bout.
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Mariya Agapova made her debut against Hannah Cifers on June 13,2020 at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs Calvillo.
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Mariya Agapova faced Shana Dobson on August 22,2020 at UFC on ESPN 15.
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Mariya Agapova lost the fight via second round TKO, coming on the receiving end of the largest betting odds upset in UFC women's history.
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Mariya Agapova faced Sabina Mazo on October 9,2021 at UFC Fight Night 194.
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Mariya Agapova won the fight via rear-naked choke after knocking Mazo down in round three.
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Mariya Agapova faced Maryna Moroz on March 5,2022 at UFC 272.
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Mariya Agapova lost the fight via a submission in round two.
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Mariya Agapova was scheduled to face Ji Yeon Kim at UFC 277 on July 9,2022.
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However, Mariya Agapova was forced out of the fight due to knee injury and she was replaced by Joselyne Edwards.
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Mariya Agapova faced Gillian Robertson, replacing Melissa Gatto, on September 17,2022 at UFC Fight Night 210.
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Mariya Agapova faced Luana Santos on July 13,2024, at UFC on ESPN 59.
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Mariya Agapova lost the fight by a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
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On July 31,2024, it was reported that Mariya Agapova was removed from the UFC roster.
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Mariya Agapova competed against Helena Crevar at Pit Submission Series 5 on May 30,2024.
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Mariya Agapova lost the match by submission with a heel hook.