Gina Mazany Explained

Gina Mazany
Other Names:Danger
Birth Date:19 August 1988
Birth Place:Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Fighting Out Of:Las Vegas, Nevada, United States[1]
Height:5 ft 6 in
Weight:61 kg
Weight Class:Flyweight
Bantamweight
Reach:68 in[2]
Team:Xtreme Couture (2016–2020)[3]
Glory MMA and Fitness (2020–present)[4]
Years Active:2008–present
Mma Kowin:4
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:3
Mma Koloss:4
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:1
University:The Art Institute of Seattle
Sherdog:36287

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.[5]

Background

Mazany was born in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. Mazany was a figure skater when she was young.[6] Mazany graduated from Bartlett High School. She competed her first combat sport in boxing when she was eighteen and transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) not long after.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mazany amassed a record of 4–0 prior joining UFC and [8] She won the women's bantamweight Alaska Fight Championship, beating Katie Halley in 2016.[9]

The Ultimate Fighter 18

On September 4, 2013, Mazany competed as a fighter on . On one of the 16 preliminary fights, Mazany faced Julianna Peña and she lost the fight via unanimous decision after two rounds.[10] [11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mazany made her promotional debut on February 19, 2017. She faced Sara McMann, replacing Liz Carmounche at .[12] She lost the fight via submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the first round.[13]

Her second fight in UFC came on November 25, 2017, facing Yanan Wu at .[14] [15] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

On May 27, 2018, Mazany faced Lina Länsberg at .[17] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Mazany faced Macy Chiasson on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.[19] She lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[20]

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

King of the Cage

Mazany faced Valerie Barney at King of the Cage: Golden Fights on January 25, 2020. she won the fight in round one.[22]

Return to UFC

Mazany faced Julia Avila on June 13, 2020, at .[23] She lost the bout via first-round technical knockout.[24]

Mazany faced Rachael Ostovich on November 28, 2020, at .[25] She won the fight via third-round TKO from body kicks.[26]

Mazany faced Priscila Cachoeira on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262.[27] She lost the bout via TKO at the end of the second round.[28]

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

In May 2022, it was reported that Mazany was released from UFC.[31]

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.[32]

Personal life

Mazany's brother Dave Mazany is also a MMA fighter, who fought under Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) in South Africa.[33]

After graduating from The Art Institute of Seattle, she worked as a graphic designer. [6]

She was in a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Tim Elliott.[34] On July 28, 2020, Elliott announced on his Instagram that he and Mazany were engaged.[35] Elliott and Mazany have since divorced.[36]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|8–6|Elizabeth Schroder|Decision (split)|FAC 17||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Independence, Missouri, United States||-|Loss|align=center|7–6|Shanna Young|TKO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|3:11|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|7–5|Priscila Cachoeira|TKO (punches)|UFC 262||align=center|2|align=center|4:51|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–4|Rachael Ostovich|KO (body kick)|||align=center|3|align=center|4:10|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|6–4|Julia Avila|TKO (knee to the body and punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:22|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–3|Valerie Barney|TKO (punches)|KOTC: Golden Fights||align=center|1|align=center|3:22|Grand Junction, Colorado, United States||-|Loss|align=center|5–3|Macy Chiasson|TKO (punches)|UFC 235||align=center|1|align=center|1:49|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|5–2|Lina Länsberg|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Liverpool, England||-|Win|align=center|5–1|Wu Yanan|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Shanghai, China||-|Loss|align=center|4–1|Sara McMann|Submission (arm-triangle choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|1:14|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Katie Halley|TKO (punches)|AFC 124||align=center|1|align=center|2:45|Anchorage, Alaska, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Priscilla White|Decision (unanimous)|Rumble on the Ridge 27||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Snoqualmie, Washington, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Jackie Mikalsky|TKO (punches)|TFC 6||align=center|1|align=center|1:32|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Violeta Rodriguez|Submission|AFC 50||align=center|1|align=center|1:11|Anchorage, Alaska, United States||-

|-|Loss|align=center|0–1|Julianna Peña|Decision (unanimous)|rowspan=3|| (air date)|align=center|2|align=center|5:00|rowspan=3|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States|[8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gina Mazany. UFC. en. 2018-05-31.
  2. Web site: Gina Mazany ("Danger") MMA Fighter Page Tapology. Tapology. en. 2018-05-31.
  3. Web site: Anchorage fighter Gina Mazany returns to UFC winner's circle . November 29, 2020. Anchorage Daily News. Beth Bragg.
  4. Web site: Meet The New Gina Mazany. Thomas Gerbasi. Ultimate Fighting Championship. November 24, 2020.
  5. Web site: Gina Mazany. UFC. en. 2018-05-31.
  6. News: He coached hockey and she was a graphic artist. Now the Mazany siblings of Anchorage are MMA fighters.. 2018-05-26. Anchorage Daily News. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  7. News: Gina Mazany MMA » BJJ Awakening Fighters. Awakening Fighters. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  8. Web site: Gina. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2018-05-31.
  9. Web site: Gina Mazany vs Katie Halley Fight Result AFC 124 - Mazany vs. Halley. www.mma-core.com. 2018-05-31.
  10. Web site: Gina Mazany vs Julianna Pena. cagerank.com. 2018-05-31. 2022-04-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220408082656/http://cagerank.com/HX_G.G37Q/Gina-Mazany-vs-Julianna-Pena. dead.
  11. News: TUF 18 Results: Power Ranking the Fighters After Week 1. Kontek. Riley. Bleacher Report. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  12. News: Carmouche out, Gina Mazany meets McMann at UFC Fight Night 105; Quinones-Volkanovski added. 2017-02-03. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  13. News: UFC Fight Night 105 results: Sara McMann swiftly finishes Gina Mazany with arm-triangle choke. 2017-02-20. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  14. News: Miesha Tate's protege Gina 'Danger' Mazany ready to shine this Saturday at UFC-Shanghai - WMMA Rankings. 2017-11-23. WMMA Rankings. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  15. News: UFC Shanghai: A duo of female fights added to the Chinese card. 2017-09-25. Cage Pages. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  16. News: UFC Fight Night 122 results: Gina Mazany dominates Yanan Wu for sweep and first UFC win. 2017-11-25. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  17. News: Gina Mazany vs. Lina Lansberg set for UFC Liverpool. MMA Fighting. 2018-05-31.
  18. News: UFC Fight Night 130 results: Lina Lansberg controls Gina Mazany, clinches way to decision win. 2018-05-27. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  19. Web site: Gina Mazany treft TUF 28 winnares Macy Chiasson tijdens UFC 235 in Las Vegas. DNA. MMA. en-US. 2018-12-25.
  20. Web site: UFC 235 results: 'TUF 28' winner Macy Chiasson drops Gina Mazany in bantamweight debut. 2019-03-03. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-03-04.
  21. Web site: UFC, Gina Mazany part ways after back-to-back losses. Nolan King. mmajunkie.com. January 21, 2020.
  22. Web site: Gina Mazany ("Danger") MMA Fighter Page. 2020-06-08. Tapology. en.
  23. Web site: Heck. Mike. 2020-06-04. With Karol Rosa out, Julia Avila now faces Gina Mazany at UFC event on June 13. 2020-06-08. MMA Fighting. en.
  24. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2020-06-13. UFC on ESPN 10 Results: Julia Avila Swarms Gina Mazany. 2020-06-14. Cageside Press. en-US.
  25. Web site: UFC adds Rachael Ostovich vs. Gina Mazany to Nov. 28 lineup. Nolan King. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. 2020-09-08. 2020-09-08.
  26. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-11-28. UFC Vegas 15 Results: New-Look Gina Mazany Stops Rachael Ostovich in Third. 2020-11-28. cagesidepress. en-US.
  27. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-02-13. Gina Mazany vs. Priscila Cachoeira toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 15 mei. 2021-02-13. MMA DNA. en-US.
  28. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-05-15. UFC 262 Results: Priscila Cachoeira Bloodies, Stops Gina Mazany. 2021-05-16. Cageside Press. en-US.
  29. Web site: 2022-01-19. UFC books Gina Mazany vs. Shanna Young for April 30 event. 2022-01-20. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  30. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2022-04-30 . UFC Vegas 53: Shanna Young Picks Up First UFC Win By Stopping Gina Mazany . 2022-05-01 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  31. Web site: Alexander . Mookie . 2022-05-04 . Gina Mazany no longer on UFC roster after loss to Shanna Young . 2022-05-05 . Bloody Elbow . en.
  32. Web site: 2022-12-10 . FAC 17 Results - Young vs Lee . 2023-01-14 . MMA Sucka . en.
  33. News: After everything worked against her in debut, Gina Mazany ready to shine at UFC-Shanghai. 2017-11-22. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-31. en-US.
  34. Web site: UFC 235's Gina Mazany Talks Macy Chiasson, Fighters Missing Weight & Layoff . Fightful.com.
  35. Web site: My fiancé @ginadangerak. That feels weird to say, but I love it! . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CDMOAduHQLw . 2021-12-24 . limited. Instagram.com.
  36. Web site: Tim Elliott explains posting about divorce from UFC veteran Gina Mazany on social media . June 2023 .

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