Gina Carano Overview

Often referred to as the face of Women's Mixed Martial Arts, Gina Carano was born in Dallas, Texas, and is the daughter of Glenn Carano, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback. In high school she was a champion basketball player and also competed in volleyball and softball. While majoring in psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she began her career as a Muay Thai fighter. Having achieved a 12-1-1 professional record, she was invited to participate in the first-ever sanctioned MMA bout... See All