Maryna Moroz is gaining attention both inside and outside the Octagon.
The UFC flyweight fighter has recently achieved a milestone by becoming the first UFC athlete to appear in Playboy. Sporting an 11-3 fight record, Moroz is featured on the new online platform called ‘Centerfold’ by the publication.
Breaking the news on Twitter, Moroz shared one of the captured images from the shoot.
Moroz announced on Twitter: “Excited to share that I am the first UFC Fighter to be on Playboy Centerfold!
“I look forward to collaborating with such an iconic brand for clothing, events, and now a platform that hosts all my exclusive content.”
She has expressed that her involvement with Playboy has brought about positive changes in her life and has allowed her to refocus on her MMA career.
“Previously, I was quite reserved,” Moroz told TMZ Sports. “Now, being in America has transformed me, making me more open, and I feel invigorated by sharing nude photos. Playboy has been a significant influence in my life. It has transformed me, and I feel like a different person now.”
Moroz, a native of Vilnohirsk, Ukraine, has been competing in the UFC since 2015. She claimed victory in her UFC debut against Joanne Wood with a first-round submission.
Following that fight, she has accrued a record of 6-3 within the organization. Currently, she is on a winning streak of three fights, having triumphed over Sabina Mazo, Mayra Bueno Silva, and Mariya Agapova.
