Recently-Cut UFC Fighter Mariya Agapova Says She’s Homeless, Asks Fans for Help

Agapova's last fight in the Octagon came at UFC Denver in July against Luana Santos after nearly two years away from competition. Unfortunately, it wouldn't go Agapova's way, with the Kazakhstan-native losing by rear naked choke in the opening round.

Agapova (10-5) saw her UFC record drop to 2-4, and the promotion parted ways with her not long after that.

Keeping her fighting career afloat for many years, Mariya Agapova at one point sold art pieces, painting with her own blood. Now, Agapova runs a Patreon where fans can subscribe to see her artwork as well as her writing. A martial artist at heart, Agapova is also a tattoo artist.

In new updates, Agapova posted to her Instagram story from the gym, thanking her fans for the support. Agapova shared another update on Thursday, this time from a hospital, writing: "I will continue to try [to] not die."

Once 9-1 as a pro MMA fighter, Mariya Agapova picked up a couple of submission- wins in the UFC over the likes of Sabina Mazo and Hannah Cifers. She was also on the wrong end of the one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as a -1400 favorite in her shocking defeat to Shana Dobson (+950 underdog) in 2020.

Find out more about Agapova here.