Moroz, who comes into the matchup having won three in a row, including a submission win over Mariya Agapova last time out, is right at the edge of the rankings. Although she is not as touted as previous opponents, Maia thinks the matchup is a perfect one to get back into a groove.
“It’s a good fight for me, even though she’s a bit behind me in the rankings,” Maia said. “But she’s been standing out lately. She’s coming off good wins, so I think it’s a good fight for me to bounce back.”
As far as the stylistic matchup goes, Maia believes she is “superior” in every aspect. She expects to feel comfortable no matter where the fight goes, and she anticipates a more grappling-focused attack from Moroz, who has secured more than half her 11 wins via submission.
