Gina Carano: “I’d do another film over and over and over, because I think I’d be stupid not to.”
Any remaining hope regarding Gina Carano’s return to MMA took a major hit today based on an interview the popular female fighter gave relating to her future plans. While the 29-year old remained coy about specifics, the former 145-pound champion appeared to have her heart set on a career in Hollywood rather than one set inside a cage. “I want to make sure (fans) know you haven’t ever lost me.... [Read More...]
First five minutes of Haywire made available for viewing
Are you a MMA fan who loves action movies, yet aren’t sure what to think about Gina Carano‘s new film Haywire? Wondering how good (or bad) a vehicle boasting a director like Steve Soderbergh and starring talent like Michael Fassbender, Channing Tatum, Michael Douglas, Antonio Banderas, and Ewan McGregor might actually be? If so, hold on to your $10.00 for a ticket, as Relativity Media has... [Read More...]
Gina Carano targeted for December return to Strikeforce
We haven’t seen Gina Carano in MMA action since August 2009, but that may change this December. Strikeforce officials are hoping that Carano will be cleared to compete by the winter and are preparing for the return of “Conviction” for their December 17 event. News of Carano potential return was first reported by F4WOnline.com Considered by many to be the face of women’s MMA,... [Read More...]
Gina Carano out of June 18 fight due to unspecified medical reasons
The long-awaited return of Gina Carano to the ring has become even longer, as Strikeforce head Scott Coker announced earlier today during a conference call with media that the popular female fighter had not received medical clearance from the athletic commission in Texas and has been removed from the card. However, a report by Sports Illustrated revealed Carano had actually received a thumbs-up from... [Read More...]
Gina Carano gets June opponent in the form of Sarah D’Alelio
Immensely popular female fighter Gina Carano faced a “Cyborg” in her most-recent battle and now appears poised to stare down “The Monster” in her next. The aforementioned opponents in question are not characters in one of the blossoming actress’ films but rather in-ring adversaries with Strikeforce 145-pound champ Cris Santos playing the former role and the latter going to Sarah D’Alelio,... [Read More...]
Strikeforce adds Gina Carano, more heavyweights to June line-up
The State of Texas plays host to one of the most anticipated MMA events of the year this summer when the second half of the Strikeforce World Grand Prix fires up in Dallas on June 18. Already headlined by Fabricio Werdum facing Alistair Overeem, as well as Josh Barnett battling Brett Rogers, in quarter-final action the card now appears to feature another long awaited occurrence in form of crossover... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Gina Carano in talks to face Amanda Nunes on June 18 in Dallas? Not so fast…
Building off Strikeforce’s recent announcement of popular female fighter Gina Carano’s return to the cage later this year, as well as news the promotion has scheduled an show for June 18 at the American Airlines Center in her hometown of Dallas, Texas, it appears the crossover star may indeed have an opportunity to fight in her own backyard as word has surfaced Carano’s camp is in negotiations... [Read More...]
Gina Carano returning to Strikeforce
The most popular female fighter in MMA history is finally returning. Gina Carano announced that she will indeed fight again for Strikeforce. No date or opponent has been announced but Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker is hoping that she will compete in June. Carano made the announcement during the Showtime portion of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva. Carano has not fought since suffering her first MMA loss... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another ediition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Scott Coker Still Expecting Gina Carano to Fight Again (MMAFighting.com) Anthony Pettis Receiving Honor from City of Milwaukee (HeavyMMA.com) Jacob Volkmann Put on Administrative Leave After Comments About President Obama (CagePotato.com) Brock... [Read More...]
Gina Carano ESPN The Magazine “Body Issue” Cover
Following in the footsteps of Chuck Liddell and Kimbo Slice, Gina Carano will make her cover debut for ESPN The Magazine. The magazine, set to hit newsstands October 9th, will be the first ever “Body Issue”, featuring some of sports biggest names. The recent buzz surrounding the issue has been comparing it to Sports Illustrated “Swimsuit Issue”. In addition to Carano, triathlete Sarah Reinertsen,... [Read More...]
Gina Carano: ‘Barriers have been broken’ in female MMA
It’s been almost two weeks since Gina Carano’s TKO loss to Cris “Cyborg” Santos, at “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” held on September 15th, and she has finally spoken about the loss, well, sort of…. She’s recently updated her Myspace page, and took time to reflect on the first defeat of her career: “I wanted to take time to collect my thoughts and speak from the heart rather... [Read More...]
Cyborg Batters Carano To Claim Strikeforce Championship
Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos thoroughly dismantled Gina Carano over the course of five minutes on Saturday evening to claim the Strikeforce female 145 pound championship. Along with her newly obtained Strikeforce belt, Cyborg can now be recognized as the the most dangerous female mixed martial artist on the planet. In a single round that seemed to go on for twenty minutes in length, these... [Read More...]
Gina Carano: ‘Why don’t they realize this is the toughest fight of my life?’
Following a weekend where three of the top pound for pound male fighters were seen in action, we have a bout with arguably the top two pound for pound female mixed martial artists on the planet immediately following. But is it getting the proper attention? UFC 94 was a show that had been built up for months and was billed as an “Epic Battle of Champions” between B.J. Penn and Georges St-Pierre.... [Read More...]
Gina Carano and “Cyborg” Santos Take Over Madison Square Garden
When Strikeforce rolls into San Jose on August 15th, the company’s card will feature a number of highly-skilled, widely-respected PRIDE and UFC veterans such as Alistair Overeem, Nick Diaz, Fabricio Werdum, and Josh Thomson. However, if the media turnout yesterday in New York City was any indication of things, the world will have its collective eyes set on two individuals who have never stepped... [Read More...]
Carano and Cyborg to fight for five minute rounds in Strikeforce championship
If you ask any female fighter in the business they will tell you that they would prefer to be treated the same as the boys. It seems as though we may finally be approaching that day. Strikeforce has recently confirmed that the championship bout between Gina Carano and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos will be taking place with five minute rounds as opposed to the normal three minute rounds according... [Read More...]
Gina Carano and Cris “Cyborg” Santos will fight five rounds for Strikeforce championship
Coming off the announcement of a bout between Gina Carano and Cris “Cyborg” Santos finally coming to fruition, Strikeforce has now confirmed the clash will be for the promotion’s first-ever Female Championship. The fight will take place at 145-pounds. Additionally, Five Ounces of Pain has learned the match-up is scheduled for five rounds due to the belt’s involvement. Said an animated Carano... [Read More...]
Gina Carano vs. Cris “Cyborg” Santos Headlines August 15 Strikeforce
At last Strikeforce has announced the largest female mixed martial arts bout in the history of the sport. Gina Carano is set to face off with Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos on August 15 for Strikeforce on a card that has been rumored for California. The battle between the two top female fighter’s has been a long time coming ever since the days when EliteXC was building the fight up before... [Read More...]
Round 5 Announces Release of Gina Carano Figurine
Round 5 has announced plans to release the first female MMA action figurine today making Gina Carano the 12th fighter to sign on with the Canadian based company. Carano’s figurine will be released this summer as part of a Series 4 that will be available in stores such as Toys ‘R’ Us, Champs Sports and FYE. Round 5 allows their fighters to retain complete control over their likeness... [Read More...]
Dana White says he’s willing to bring Gina Carano to WEC
The UFC held a press conference earlier today in Toronto to promote the upcoming welterweight title fight between Georges St. Pierre and B.J. Penn. As usual, Dana White was on hand to not only promote the event but to answer questions from the press. When asked about women’s MMA and Gina Carano today, White seems to have lightened up his stance according to a report at 660 News in Calgary. “Gina... [Read More...]
Dana White says he would consider promoting Gina Carano vs. Cris Cyborg fight
After repeated statements to the media indicating that he was not a fan of female MMA, it appears UFC president Dana White could be softening his stance. During an interview with Jon Anik of ESPN.com’s “MMA Live,” White responded to a question about a proposed superfight between Gina Carano and Cris Cyborg by expressing a potential desire to promote the bout. However, if White does... [Read More...]
