Gina Mazany

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.

Background Mazany was born in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. Mazany was a figure skater when she was young. Mazany graduated from Bartlett High School.

Mixed martial arts career

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

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Mazany made her promotional debut on February 19, 2017. She faced Sara McMann, replacing Liz Carmouche at UFC Fight Night 105. She lost the fight via submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the first round.

Her second fight in UFC came on November 25, 2017, facing Yanan Wu at UFC Fight Night 122. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

On May 27, 2018, Mazany faced Lina Länsberg at UFC Fight Night 130. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

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

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

King of the Cage Mazany faced Valerie Barney at King of the Cage: Golden Fights on January 25, 2020.

Return to UFC Mazany faced Julia Avila on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 10. She lost the bout via first-round technical knockout.

Mazany faced Rachael Ostovich on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 18. She won the fight via third-round TKO from body kicks.

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

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

In May 2022, it was reported that Mazany had once again been released from the UFC.

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.

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

After graduating from The Art Institute of Seattle, she worked as a graphic designer. On July 28, 2020, Elliott announced on his Instagram that he and Mazany were engaged. Elliott and Mazany have since divorced.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Alaska Fight Championship Alaska Fight Championship Women's Bantamweight Champion

Mixed martial arts record Win

Elizabeth Schroder Decision (split) FAC 17

Independence, Missouri, United States Loss

Shanna Young TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Priscila Cachoeira TKO (punches) UFC 262

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Rachael Ostovich KO (body kick) UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Julia Avila TKO (knee to the body and punches) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Valerie Barney TKO (punches) KOTC: Golden Fights

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Loss

Macy Chiasson TKO (punches) UFC 235

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Lina Länsberg Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till

Liverpool, England Win

Wu Yanan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum

Shanghai, China Loss

Sara McMann Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Win

Katie Halley TKO (punches) AFC 124

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Win

Priscilla White Decision (unanimous) Rumble on the Ridge 27

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Jackie Mikalsky TKO (punches) TFC 6

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Violeta Rodriguez Submission AFC 50

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Loss

Julianna Peña Decision (unanimous)

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Professional boxing record