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Standing across from Agapova will be Hannah Cifers, who fought Mackenzie Dern at UFC Vegas less than two weeks ago on May 30. It is a quick turnaround for Cifers, who lost the bout against Dern by first round submission.
Cifers is replacing Melissa Gatto after visa issues forced her from competing, but the change in opponent doesn’t concern Agapova one bit and she is excited to showcase her striking against the durable and war ready Cifers.
“I don’t care who steps into the Octagon with me,” Agapova said. “I know she is a striker and I think it will create an interesting matchup when we fight. People who are fans of fighting love to watch fighters stay standing up and striking. It will be a colorful fight.”
The fact that Agapova is making her debut against Cifers shows that she is a real prospect for the flyweight division. At 8-1 she has finished six of her wins, five in the first round, with her lone loss coming to Cortez last summer.
Since her DWCS appearance she finished both of her Invicta FC opponents and while she believes she has put herself in a position to make some noise in the UFC, she is more excited to just live in the moment.
“I am going to try to make it violent and I’m going to enjoy myself,” Agapova said. “That’s my only goal.”
Make sure you watch Agapova’s UFC debut live on ESPN and ESPN+ this Saturday at 6pm ET / 3pm PT.
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