Carano-Cyborg Press Conference To Be Held In New York

Written by Phoenix Thursday, 02 July 2009 08:26 Strikeforce announced Wednesday that they will be holding a press conference at the WaMu Theatre inside New York City's Madison Square Garden on July 14 to hype the August 15 fight between Gina Carano and Cristiane Santos . The event is also open to the public.

"Tuff Grlz 2" In Las Vegas At Master Toddy’s

Written by Phoenix Wednesday, 01 July 2009 08:39

 

On Saturday, July 4th Master Toddy’s Muay Thai Academy will be hosting Tuff Grlz 2. It is an all female night of Muay Thai Kickboxing which is being held to promote the upcoming season of Fight Girls 3.

There will be special appearances by Gina Carano and Ardra Hernandez. There is also a one night special sale on sparring and bag gloves at the academy. Tickets can be purchased from www.mastertoddy.com/proshop

 

The event starts at 3pm. Doors open at 2pm. The address is

Master Toddy’s Muay Thai Academy
5740 S. Arville St.  Suite 212
Las Vegas, NV 89118. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loretta Hunt: Gina > UFC 100

Written by mkygod Sunday, 28 June 2009 00:31

Loretta Hunt has an interesting editorial up on Sherdog about Gina that covers her experience meeting Gina, Gina's decision to join Strikeforce over UFC, and a few bold predictions on Hunt's part:

I believe Gina when she tells me she chose Strikeforce over the UFC, because she thought it was a better decision for women’s MMA in general. When I called Gina last week to set up an interview for her Aug. 15 fight, she insisted I also set up an interview with her opponent, Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos. She insisted (I was going to anyway, Gina). That doesn’t sound like a spoiled, self-centered, selfish person to me.

Now, let’s talk about reality. Whether people like it or not, Gina Carano is going to have an influential role in not only the shaping of women’s MMA, but in the direction of the sport as a whole.

I guarantee you she will single-handedly garner more press and media attention than UFC 100. Just wait and see. The interest Gina generates will turn a whole new section of fans onto Strikeforce and MMA, and I wholeheartedly believe we will be watching Carano, Robbie Lawler, Jake Shields, and the rest of Strikeforce’s expanding stable on CBS by January 2010.

--- Loretta Hunt, Sherdog.com

Gina talks about her deal with Strikeforce

Written by mkygod Tuesday, 23 June 2009 20:50

Several new details about Gina's contract were revealed in a recent article by MMA Weekly:

“...being in a negotiable spot, I wanted to make sure I carved out the best I possibly could with rights and everything,” said Carano. “But Strikeforce was very willing, and we’ve come to an agreement that I think we’re both very happy with, and I’m excited about it.”

Multiple sources told MMAWeekly.com that Carano’s new deal with Strikeforce nets her six-figures per fight.

She said her decision not to go with Zuffa stemmed from the long-term viability, or lack thereof, of a women’s division built solely on her. Strikeforce’s commitment to women’s MMA gives her more opponents to look forward to.

“I’m really backing them 100 percent,” said Carano. “The last two cards that they put on were incredible and I’m just really happy to be part of a promotion that’s got their stuff together and are organized and is willing to put good matches on, and not just have freak shows on their cards.”

--- Steven Marrocco - MMAWeekly.com