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Gina Joy Carano (born April 16, 1982 [1]) is an American actress and former mixed martial artist. She competed in Elite Xtreme Combat and Strikeforce from 2006 to 2009, where she compiled a 7–1 record. [2] Her popularity led to her being called the "face of women's MMA", although Carano rejected this title. [3]
5 Things: Gina Carano. By Matt Parrino • Jul. 28, 2012. In one of the most talked-about and anticipated signings in recent UFC history, the original "face of women's MMA" is now a member of the ...
- She Was & Is Extremely Popular. Gina Carano's accomplishments in MMA are unimpressive compared to legends such as Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm, Ronda Rousey, and Amanda Nunes.
- A Fight Between Her And Ronda Rousey Was Planned. Carano was actively entertaining a return to MMA throughout 2014. The UFC confirmed they were working to sign Carano but contract negotiations continued to be delayed.
- She Was Scheduled To Fight In Strikeforce But Was Removed For Undisclosed Reasons. After suffering a devastating defeat courtesy of Cris Cyborg, Carano was slated to return to action in 2010.
- She Has Had Issues Making Weight. Carano has had issues successfully making weight throughout her career. She missed weight in preparation for her fight against Kaitlin Young in EliteXC.
Nov 1, 2020 · The MMA career of Gina Carano. In 2006, Gina Carano caught the attention of World Extreme Fighting founder Jamie Levine, who offered her the chance to make history as a part of the first-ever sanctioned female MMA bout in Nevada, a bout Carano won in 38 seconds by knocking out Leiticia Pestova. And Carano’s career just took off from there.
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99+ Photos. From pioneering women's MMA to blazing a trail in movies, GINA CARANO is one of Hollywood's most unique rising stars. Carano began her training with Muay Thai to competitive MMA, where she competed in Strikeforce and EliteXC. Her popularity led to her being called the "Face of Women's MMA" and she was the fastest-rising search on ...
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Gina Carano. Actress: The Mandalorian. From pioneering women's MMA to blazing a trail in movies, GINA CARANO is one of Hollywood's most unique rising stars. Carano began her training with Muay Thai to competitive MMA, where she competed in Strikeforce and EliteXC. Her popularity led to her being called the "Face of Women's MMA" and she was the fastest-rising search on Google and third-most ...
Aug 15, 2019 · A few days after the sale, and already one question was swirling: What about “Cyborg,” the South American terror, going up against Carano, the unblemished face of women’s MMA? Carano was already the most famous female fighter in the world, thanks to her time in EliteXC, where promoter Gary Shaw did his best to ensure that fans saw as much ...
