Mariya Agapova, once a bright name in the UFC, is now facing a tough fight in her life. The 27-year-old shared on social media that she has lost her home and is struggling to get back on her feet.
Agapova last fought in July at UFC Denver, where she lost to Luana Santos in the first round. After that, the UFC decided to let her go. Her time in the UFC ended with a record of two wins and four losses.
Mariya Agapova Reveals Homelessness and Years of Poverty After UFC Exit
Since leaving the UFC, Agapova has tried her hand at boxing, but things have not gone well. Her first boxing match ended in a draw, and she lost her second fight. Recently, she signed up with BKFC, hoping for better days ahead. However, her debut fight with them had to be canceled because they could not find her an opponent.
“Today, I am staying on the street. If anyone can help, let me know,” Agapova wrote on her Instagram story. “Many people ask what happened. I fought for money all year and didn’t work,” Agapova added. “I didn’t get much money for the last fight, and my bare-knuckle fight in December was canceled. So, I ended up on the street and without money. I’ve been in poverty for several years. Out of desperation, I signed up for bare-knuckle.”
Khazakhstani Maria Agapova who was cut from UFC end of July is now homeless & asking for help with the roof over her head on insta. Out of desperation she signed with BKFC but her Dec fight got pulled. Says she’s been living in poverty for 2 years but refuses to do OF or p0rn.😭 pic.twitter.com/f81K0vTQPB
— PAM (@ParamPam1990) December 18, 2024
To make ends meet, Agapova has been using her creative talents. She paints and writes, sharing her work with fans on a site where people can subscribe and help support her. In the past, she even made art using her own blood. Agapova also works as a tattoo artist and spends time training, showing her love for martial arts.
Agapova shared an emotional update from the hospital, thanking her fans for their kindness. She said she would keep trying to survive and improve her life. “I will continue to try [to] not die.”
Her time in the UFC saw some amazing moments, like her wins over Sabina Mazo and Hannah Cifers. However, she also faced tough losses, including a surprising defeat to Shana Dobson in 2020.
Now, Agapova is focused on finding new chances and hopes to return to fighting in 2025. Fans are cheering for her, wishing her strength as she works to rebuild her life.
Agapova’s story shows how tough life can be for fighters outside the cage. She is a reminder that even the strongest need support sometimes.
