Gina Mazany

Gina Mazany
Born (1988-08-19) August 19, 1988 (age 36)
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Other namesDanger
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight61 kg (134 lb; 9 st 8 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
Reach68 in (173 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States[2]
TeamXtreme Couture (2016–2020)[1][3]
Glory MMA and Fitness (2020–present)[4]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins8
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision3
Losses6
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
UniversityThe Art Institute of Seattle
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Gina Mazany (born August 19, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She formerly competed in King of the Cage in the Bantamweight division.[2]

Background

Mazany was born in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. Mazany was a figure skater when she was young.[5] Mazany graduated from Bartlett High School.[3] She competed her first combat sport in boxing when she was eighteen and transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) not long after.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mazany amassed a record of 4–0 prior joining UFC and [7] She won the women's bantamweight Alaska Fight Championship, beating Katie Halley in 2016.[8]

The Ultimate Fighter 18

On September 4, 2013, Mazany competed as a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate. On one of the 16 preliminary fights, Mazany faced Julianna Peña and she lost the fight via unanimous decision after two rounds.[9][10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mazany made her promotional debut on February 19, 2017. She faced Sara McMann, replacing Liz Carmounche at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne.[11] She lost the fight via submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the first round.[12]

Her second fight in UFC came on November 25, 2017, facing Yanan Wu at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum.[13][14] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

On May 27, 2018, Mazany faced Lina Länsberg at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till.[16] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Mazany faced Macy Chiasson on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.[18] She lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[19]

On 21 January 2020, Mazany was released from the UFC.[20]

King of the Cage

Mazany faced Valerie Barney at King of the Cage: Golden Fights on January 25, 2020.[20] she won the fight in round one.[21]

Return to UFC

Mazany faced Julia Avila on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo.[22] She lost the bout via first-round technical knockout.[23]

Mazany faced Rachael Ostovich on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark.[24] She won the fight via third-round TKO from body kicks.[25]

Mazany faced Priscila Cachoeira on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262.[26] She lost the bout via TKO at the end of the second round.[27]

Mazany faced Shanna Young on April 30, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 35.[28] She lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[29]

In May 2022, it was reported that Mazany was released from UFC.[30]

Post UFC

In her first bout after her UFC release, Mazany faced Elizabeth Schroder on December 9, 2022 at FAC 17, winning the bout via split decision.[31]

Personal life

Mazany's brother Dave Mazany is also a MMA fighter, who fought under Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) in South Africa.[32]

After graduating from The Art Institute of Seattle, she worked as a graphic designer. [5]

She was in a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Tim Elliott.[33] On July 28, 2020, Elliott announced on his Instagram that he and Mazany were engaged.[34] Elliott and Mazany have since divorced.[35]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Alaska Fight Championship
    • Alaska Fight Championship Women's Bantamweight Champion[2]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches 8 wins 6 losses
By knockout 4 4
By submission 1 1
By decision 3 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 8–6 Elizabeth Schroder Decision (split) FAC 17 December 9, 2022 3 5:00 Independence, Missouri, United States Bantamweight bout.
Loss 7–6 Shanna Young TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera April 30, 2022 2 3:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 7–5 Priscila Cachoeira TKO (punches) UFC 262 May 15, 2021 2 4:51 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 7–4 Rachael Ostovich KO (body kick) UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark November 28, 2020 3 4:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Flyweight debut.
Loss 6–4 Julia Avila TKO (knee to the body and punches) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo June 13, 2020 1 0:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight bout.
Win 6–3 Valerie Barney TKO (punches) KOTC: Golden Fights January 25, 2020 1 3:22 Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss 5–3 Macy Chiasson TKO (punches) UFC 235 March 2, 2019 1 1:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 5–2 Lina Länsberg Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till May 27, 2018 3 5:00 Liverpool, England
Win 5–1 Wu Yanan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum November 25, 2017 3 5:00 Shanghai, China
Loss 4–1 Sara McMann Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne February 19, 2017 1 1:14 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Catchweight (139.5 lb) bout; Mazany missed weight.
Win 4–0 Katie Halley TKO (punches) AFC 124 May 18, 2016 1 2:45 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Win 3–0 Priscilla White Decision (unanimous) Rumble on the Ridge 27 March 16, 2013 3 5:00 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win 2–0 Jackie Mikalsky TKO (punches) TFC 6 March 20, 2009 1 1:32 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 1–0 Violeta Rodriguez Submission AFC 50 August 20, 2008 1 1:11 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Julianna Peña Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate September 4, 2013 (air date) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 18 elimination round.

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Professional boxing record

1 fight 1 win 0 losses
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 Pearl Gonzalez MD 6 Apr 1, 2023 Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

See also

References

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