Gina Carano
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Carano at the 2015 San Diego Comic Con International promoting Deadpool
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| Born | Gina Joy Carano April 16, 1982 Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Other names | Conviction, Crush |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 143 lb (65 kg; 10.2 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 66.5 in (169 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai, Gaidojutsu |
| Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Team | Jackson's MMA |
| Trainer | Greg Jackson |
| Years active | 2006–2009 (MMA) |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Glenn Carano (father) |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Gina Joy Carano (born April 16, 1982) is an American actress, television personality, fitness model, and former mixed martial artist.
Carano began her training with straight Muay Thai to competitive MMA, where she competed in Strikeforce and EliteXC. She was featured in ESPN The Magazine as well as Maxim. Her popularity led to her being called the "face of women's MMA" (although Carano herself rejected the title) and was ranked 5th on a list of the "Top 10 Influential Women" of 2008. In August 2009, Carano fought Cristiane Santos in Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg, the first time two women headlined a major MMA event; Santos won. Carano compiled a competitive record of 12–1–1 in Muay Thai and a 7–1 in women's MMA.
Outside the ring, Carano performed as Crush in the revamped 2008 television series American Gladiators. Carano has pursued a career in acting since she retired from competition. Her film debut was in Steven Soderbergh's 2011 action film Haywire, and she is currently best known for her roles in Fast & Furious 6 (2013) and Deadpool (2016).
Carano was born in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Dana Joy (née Cason) and professional football player Glenn Carano. She has two sisters, one older and one younger. She has said that she has Italian ancestry. She was raised by her mother after her parents divorced.
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