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Gina Carano

Nickname Conviction Birthdate April 16, 1982
Height / Weight 5'8" - 143lbs Place of Birth Dallas County, Texas

Gina Carano is a female mixed martial artist who currently competes for the Strikeforce organization. She has a record of 7 wins and 1 loss, her sole defeat coming at the hands of the current Strikeforce women's welterweight champion Cris "Cyborg" Santos. She is arguably women's MMA's most popular fighter.

Carano started her career in competitive kickboxing under the tutelage of muay Thai trainer Master Toddy. She has fought in Hook N' Shoot, EliteXC and Strikeforce.

While Carano spent much of 2010 neither training nor competing in MMA in order to shoot and star in a spy action movie "Haywire", which is directed by Steven Soderbergh. She has been offered, but never done a photo shoot with Playboy magazine.

When involved in MMA, Carano trains with UFC legend Randy Couture at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gina Carano Coverage

Invicta Fighting Championships 2 announced for Memorial Hall on July 28 in Kansas City

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on May 29, 2012 2:04 PM EDT

The ladies are back and doing their thing at Invicta FC 2 on July 28 from Memorial Hall in Kansas City.

UFC 146: Up Close And Personal With Dan Hardy Part II

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 25, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

Crooklyn interviews Dan Hardy in a two part exclusive for Bloody Elbow. Everything from Matt Hughes to drinking ayahuasca in an Amazon hut.

Bellator 69: Megumi Fujii - The Forgotten Queen Of MMA

by KJ Gould from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

Strikeforce Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey may be getting all the headlines, but KJ Gould reminds us that Megumi Fujii is perhaps the greatest WMMA fighter of all time, as she fights Jessica Aguilar for the Bellator 115lbs title tonight.

The Fighter We'd Most Like To Quit Fighting To Become Our Personal Assistant

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on May 15, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

Which fighter would you most like to give up the combat lifestyle and be devoted only to you and your every need in life? See what we thought and vote for your choice, too!

MMA Roundtable: UFC on FOX 3 Ratings, Dominick Cruz Injury Fallout and More

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 9, 2012 2:30 PM EDT

Dave Doyle and Luke Thomas debate hot topics in the MMA world. These include UFC on FOX ratings to fallout from Dominick Cruz's injury.

Bloody Elbow News Roundup - Strikeforce's New Webpage, Michael Bisping Isn't Happy

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

In tonight's Bloody Elbow News Roundup, we examine Strikeforce's new webpage, listen to Michael Bisping complain about Hector Lombard, and look at some ratings and future cards.

Gina Carano To Star Alongside Vin Diesel And Dwayne Johnson For Fast And Furious 6

by David Castillo from Bloody Elbow on May 2, 2012 9:01 AM EDT

Gina Carano might be finished with MMA, but her time in the spotlight has not waned as she's set to star in the new Fast and Furious.

Haywire on DVD and Blu Ray brings body talk from Gina Carano

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2012 1:22 PM EDT

Haywire was released to home video today (May 1, 2012) and that brought former Strikeforce Women's Champion (145 pounds) Gina Carano back in front of the camera to discuss her evolution from fighter to actress

Invicta FC preview and predictions for 'Coenen vs Ruyssen' on April 28 in Kansas City

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 26, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger offers his full preview and predictions of his five favorite fights from this Saturday night's Invicta Fighting Championships all-female event featuring former Strikeforce women's 135 pound champ Marloes Coenen against French grappler Romy Ruyssen.

Fast and Furious 6: Gina Carano, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Vin Diesel targeted as cast

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

Gina Carano is in negotiations for a role in the sixth installment of the popular Fast & Furious franchise, Fast and Furious 6, which is set for a release date on May 24, 2013 and stars Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Gina Carano reportedly set to join The Rock on the cast of Fast 6

by Geno Mrosko from Cageside Seats on Apr 23, 2012 6:04 PM EDT

It looks like Gina Carano won't be returning to MMA anytime soon. That's because she's now in talks to star alongside The Rock in the upcoming Fast 6, the next installment in the wildly successful Fast and Furious franchise.

HKL Link Roundup For Tuesday April 17th, 2012

by Cory Braiterman from Head Kick Legend on Apr 17, 2012 8:01 AM EDT

HKL Link Roundup For Tuesday April 17th, 2012. News on Frank Trigg, Jon Jones, Gina Carano, BJ Penn, Dana White and Ben Askren in today's roundup.

MMA Quick Quote: Gina Carano still not announcing her retirement from fighting

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

Despite her success in Hollywood, Gina Carano has yet to close the door on a return to MMA. But is sure sounds like she's never coming back.

Ottavia Bourdain Wife Of Anthony Bourdain And Grapplers Quest Medalist Talks Jiu-Jitsu And MMA

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on Apr 12, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

Ottavia Bourdain, wife of No Reservations star, Anthony Bourdain, talks BJJ, Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey and more.

Cyborg Santos steroids suspension upheld, secret summer Strikeforce showdown with Ronda Rousey scrapped

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 9, 2012 7:55 PM EDT

Cyborg Santos steroids appeal hearing was today, which resulted in a year-long suspension that also derails a planned title fight against Strikeforce 135-pound champion Ronda Rousey this summer.

One-Year Steroids Suspension Upheld for Cris 'Cyborg'

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 9, 2012 4:36 PM EDT

Cris Cyborg had her one-year suspension upheld by the California state athletic commission.

Video: Strikeforce Champ Ronda Rousey Handles 3 Japanese Comics In Judo Contest

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Mar 27, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Ronda Rousey shows she's got Judo skills and a sense of humor in this Honoo No Taiikukai TV appearance in Japan.

Lorenzo Fertitta Is A Believer In Women's MMA

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Mar 15, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta thinks that a women's MMA league could do well if handled by Zuffa's matchmakers.

Lorenzo Fertitta: 'Let Joe Silva and Sean Shelby develop a women's league, I guarantee you they can do it'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 14, 2012 6:01 PM EDT

While UFC President Dana White doesn't believe Women's MMA belongs in the UFC, Zuffa co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta may feel otherwise.

Miesha Tate requests Ronda Rousey rematch, feels she was winning before 'mistake'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2012 10:01 PM EDT

Miesha Tate demands a rematch with Ronda Rousey, who she feels is a phenomenal one-trick pony armbar specialist with not much else going for her in other areas.

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