Mariya Agapova

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Mariya Agapova
Born (1997-04-07) April 7, 1997 (age 27)
Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Other namesDemonslayer
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Reach68.5 in (174 cm)
Fighting out of Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Team American Top Team [1]
TrainerRoger Krahl (2021–present) [2]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mariya Agapova (born April 7, 1997) is a Kazakhstani mixed martial artist who competed in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Contents

Background

Agapova started training martial arts around the age of eight in order to learn to defend herself. [3] She graduated from college specializing in physical education for kids. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Agapova fought her early MMA career exclusively in Russia, China and Kazakhstan. She amassed an undefeated record of 6–0 prior to debuting on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. [4]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

Agapova appeared at Dana White's Contender Series 22 on July 30, 2019, facing Tracy Cortez. [5] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [6]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Agapova made her Invicta Fighting Championships debut on September 6, 2019 against Alexa Conners at Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2. She won the fight via a submission in round one. [7]

Agapova next faced Marilia Santos on October 6, 2019 at Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs. Sanchez. [8] She won the fight via technical knockout in round one. [9] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award. [10]

Agapova was scheduled to face Daiana Torquato on February 7, 2020 at Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II. However, Agapova collided with a car when she was on her way to train at the ATT and had to withdraw from the bout. [11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Agapova signed with the UFC in February 2020. [12] She made her debut against Hannah Cifers on June 13, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo. [13] After dropping Cifers with a head kick, Agapova won the bout via first round submission. [14] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award. [15]

Agapova faced Shana Dobson on August 22, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 15. [16] She lost the fight via second round TKO, coming on the receiving end of the largest betting odds upset in UFC women's history (tied with Holly Holm's upset victory over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193). [17]

Agapova faced Sabina Mazo on October 9, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 194. [18] She won the fight via rear-naked choke after knocking Mazo down in round three. [19] This fight earned her the Performance of the Night award. [20]

Agapova faced Maryna Moroz on March 5, 2022 at UFC 272. [21] She lost the fight via a submission in round two. [22]

Agapova was scheduled to face Ji Yeon Kim at UFC 277 on July 9, 2022. [23] However, Agapova was forced out of the fight due to knee injury and she was replaced by Joselyne Edwards. [24]

Agapova faced Gillian Robertson, replacing Melissa Gatto, on September 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 210. [25] She lost the fight via rear-naked choke. [26]

Agapova faced Luana Santos on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59. [27] She lost the fight by a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. [28]

On July 31, 2024, it was reported that Agapova was removed from the UFC roster. [29]

Professional grappling career

Agapova competed against Helena Crevar at Pit Submission Series 5 on May 30, 2024. [30] She lost the match by submission with a heel hook. [31]

Bareknuckle fighting

On August 27, 2024, it was reported that Agapova signed with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). [32]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches10 wins5 losses
By knockout31
By submission53
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–5Luana SantosSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez July 13, 202413:27 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss10–4 Gillian Robertson Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song September 17, 202222:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–3 Maryna Moroz Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 272 March 5, 202223:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–2 Sabina Mazo Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez October 9, 202130:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss9–2 Shana Dobson TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar August 22, 202021:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–1 Hannah Cifers Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo June 13, 202012:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win8–1Marilia SantosTKO (elbows) Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs. Sanchez October 6, 201914:55 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win7–1 Alexa Conners Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2 September 6, 201913:03 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss6–1 Tracy Cortez Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 22 July 30, 201935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–0Na LiangTKO (punches)Heroine FC 2July 21, 20181N/A Zhengzhou, China
Win5–0Liliya KazakDecision (split)Fight Nights Global 82December 16, 201735:00 Moscow, Russia
Win4–0Yulia KutsenkoSubmission (armbar)Fight Nights Global 72August 24, 201733:47 Sochi, Russia
Win3–0Yulia LitvincevaTKO (punches) Brave CF 6 April 29, 201712:15 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win2–0Dariya KutuzovaSubmission (rear-naked choke)WFCA 28May 20, 201612:45 Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Win1–0Yuliya IvanovaDecision (unanimous)WFCA 8May 20, 201535:00 Pavlodar, KazakhstanFlyweight debut.

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