PHILADELPHIA – Maryna Moroz knew women’s flyweight would be a better weight class for her, and her performance at UFC on ESPN 2 proved it.
Moroz (9-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) shut down previously unbeaten prospect Sabina Mazo (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) by unanimous decision on Saturday’s card, which took place at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The fight streamed on ESPN+ prior to the televised card on ESPN.
A well-rounded approach from Moroz proved to be too much for Mazo, and the result was a clear-cut win. The Ukrainian fighter said she felt better than ever in the octagon.
“I feel amazing,” Moroz told reporters, including MMA Junkie, post-fight at UFC on ESPN 2. “I have a lot of energy because I don’t cut weight. Before it was 20 pounds cut, now it’s 12 or 15. It’s easy for me. Now I have a lot of energy, I feel more strong. Amazing.”
After having mixed results while fighting at strawweight, Moroz showed arguably the best version of herself int he matchup with Mazo. She now has a whole new division of potential opponents, but said Paige VanZant (8-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) is of interest when “12 Gauge” returns from her arm injury.
“I think I need for me, three months and fight,” Moroz said. “Three months and fight. I don’t know who. For me it’s a new division 125. … I need to talk to my coach about who is a good opponent for me, but maybe Paige VanZant. She’s a good fighter. She win (her last fight) and I win (tonight).”
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