Gina Joy Carano was born on April 16, 1982, in Dallas County, Texas.
MMA Organization:
Strikeforce
Training Camp
Carano now trains out of Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas, which is run by UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Randy Couture.
The Face of Female MMA:
Gina Carano is the daugher of Glenn Carano and Dana Cason. Given that her father was the backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1977-83 and started a season for the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers, one can’t be surprised to know that she became an outstanding athlete herself; it’s simply in her genes. But the fact that the woman they call “Conviction” became the most popular female mixed martial arts fighter in America sure wasn’t expected.
After all, female MMA is a relatively new thing.
Before Fighting:
Carano graduated from Trinity High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she helped lead her high school basketball team to a state championship. She also attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for three years as a psychology student.
Martial Arts Background:
Carano has a background in Muay Thai kickboxing, having trained under the legendary Master Toddy. She holds a professional record of 12-1-1 in Muay Thai, a striking style that emphasizes the use of the clinch, elbows, punches, kicks, and knees.
She made the transition over to MMA on June 10, 2006, defeating Leiticia Pestova by first round knockout.
Fighting Style:
Carano clearly prefers to stand up and strike with her adversaries, utilizing the Muay Thai kickboxing skills from her background. She is also an outstanding athlete that uses athleticism and strength to her advantage. Along with this, she hits hard.
Carano has improved her ground skills to the point that she defeated Tonya Evinger by rear naked choke in September of 2007. She also possesses solid takedown defense.
Interesting Facts:
When Carano and Julie Kedzie fought in February of 2007 on the Showtime Network, it was the first time that two females had appeared in a boxing or MMA fight on the network.
Carano served as a mentor to aspiring female kickboxers on the Oxygen reality television show, Fight Girls.
Carano fought in the first ever sanctioned female MMA bout in Nevada, defeating Rosie Sexton by TKO.
Carano is also known as “Crush” on the television show, American Gladiators
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