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Gina Carano: 'I am a better fighter than the way I performed' against Cyborg Santos

Props: Gina Carano.YardBarker.com

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"I wanted to take time to collect my thoughts and speak from the heart rather than spew out some cliché anecdote about a tough loss. I know I am a better fighter than the way I performed that night and was heartbroken to not give more to those who have been inspired. However, I find some relief in knowing that this has never been only about me, and now more than ever I feel freedom to learn and grow at my own pace. I make it a point to constantly remind myself throughout this journey who I am, what I am doing, and why. Life is the most amazing gift and I want to live it for the right reasons. To my family, coaches, management... thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, loving and encouraging me. Also a special thanks to the fans who support me from their computers at home, watch me on television and scream for me in the stadiums. Because of you, barriers have been broken down and you have inspired me to believe in a larger dream. Congratulations to Cris Cyborg and the women of MMA who have a great platform to shine. I am more excited than ever for female fighters and this amazing sport which has transformed my life. God Bless."

Gina Carano, the previously undefeated face of female mixed martial arts, issues her first public remarks after suffering a first round technical knockout at the hands of Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos in the Strikeforce main event on Aug. 15. It was a high-profile match with the first-ever female 145-pound title up for grabs. Carano, however, could not handle the early blitzkrieg from the Brazilian and eventually succumbed to strikes with literally one second remaining in the opening frame. So where does Carano go from here -- immediate rematch or does she build up her record, and confidence, in a handful of other match ups before getting a rematch?

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Classy and gorgeous….too bad she got worked over by that dude

by BigPelly on Aug 29, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Your 15 minutes are up, Cankles. Go call Playboy if you want to extend your life in the spotlight.

by PW on Aug 29, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please god let this happen…

by Aaron on Sep 12, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Props to Gina for keeping her chin up, but I cannot believe any MMA fans out there actually thought she stood a chance to win against Cyborg.

by introvert on Aug 29, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions  

i don’t ever think she will ever beat santos.
a pretty face isn’t going to get her a win

by Mikeybear on Aug 29, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

It’s interesting the matchup they can line up – Coenen or Toughill. It’s like Maia and Marqy for Anderson. Just like Maia -coenen could get blasted easily but can catch Cris due to the gap in their grappling. Toughill is more durable and can strike/grapple nicely but she is not better than cyborg at anything.

by NameNotRequired on Aug 29, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

So we should get Dan Henderson to fight cyborg instead?

by DB on Aug 29, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

hendorson will ko cyborg again cause we all know cyborg is just wandy in his second life lol jk

by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Aug 29, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well she would UD him in their first matchup because he would nervous during the staredown.

by NameNotRequired on Aug 29, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

NNR:

This is who I am considering gambling on tonight…
BIG mothafocking NOG (after seing him look great at the weigh ins_
Vera
Duffee
Russow
Maia
thiago

Best bet I identified is probably Vera.

YOur thoughts

by john G on Aug 29, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those are all my picks. Thiago is the only one i wouldn’t put in a parlay unless you’re feeling that fight. I still think he’d win but we can’t be sure of how he rebounds from a KO.

Duffee is a lock. You saw what he looked like and he’s only a kid. He’s also very talented, i first saw him in Jungle fight last year when he beat up assuerio silva. Russow is gonna outwrestle McCully.

Maia i believe will win even if nate is on top because his game/fundamentals is so tight and has a visible yet not wreckless aggressiveness to it. Even if it goes to a decision, i imagine he can win it. Look at the Herman fight, he was gassed and herman was trying to be active on top with the GNP yet it was very clear at all times that maia was dominating. Standing i think Nate’s power is a bit overrated and he gets very wild when he smells blood. If he rocks him and comes in running, maia will just clinch on him easy.

Vera is a UD i think. Kryz is durable but has not one skill over vera. His subs are so fn basic especially that kimura from side control. It’s just that his opponents sucked(Gusmao though a prospect turned out to be a bust.) Also his plodding style won’t work too, you saw that in the gusmao fight but he won that simply coz gusmao doesn’t pack any serious heat. Vera’s technicality allows him to make up for that even if you don’t believe he packs power.

Put Nog and Maia in the same parlay if you want a good multiplier and are feeling risky. (That’s who i got)

Also – A Train is being overlooked big time. Simpson is gonna beat up Herman. I would bet on him (good multiplier) instead of Russow(he’s way too high no value there despite that he won’t get KO’d or subbed or UD’d.) But these are just my thoughts, once again good luck my friend. Hope my advice is worth something. I am still trying to recover from UFC 101 and WEC42.

by NameNotRequied on Aug 29, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks my man, and good luck to you as well. Your advice is extremely reassuring since you see these fights the same way I do and I respect the hell out of your opinion around here.

If People wonderwhy I am always singling NNR out, read his posts. He isnt hear to attack anyone personally, and he just doesnt say “I think Nog will win”..the man will go into a technical analysis of why he feels that way, and those are the types of people I come on this site to interact with, not the idiotic trolls. NOw, I am not saying that NNR is the only one on this site that knows a thing or two about the sport, there are plenty of others who know have my respect on this site for the plethero of knowledge that you guys bring to the table on a daily basis..Props to all of you for making this site what it is!

After watching the weigh in’s this morning and seeing NOg look good, healthy, and determined…Im getting FOCKING HYPE right now for this event!

by john G on Aug 29, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the props John. I try not to get into it with people, but i do try to make people see things my way. I may get preachy about some things like women’s MMA but aside from that i hope people don’t think i am an elitist MMA prick.

Also after the weigh in’s i was fn psyched too. I think of myself as the Biggest Nog fan around so it was very special to see him come in great shape.

by NameNotRequied on Aug 29, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well you didn’t made me see things your way, NNR. Maia is going down tonight. :)
Enjoy the fights guys!

by Alpha Male on Aug 29, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

sounds like a retirement speech to me. after that ass beating i would walk away. i have to say at 145# she looked decent. if she can stay at that weight, life may have some opportunities for her.

by day1er on Aug 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions  

How can anyone not like this hottie? She is gorgeouse and well spoken.

by lokie on Aug 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions  

No woman will ever beat Cyborg. She should be fighting Kenny Florian and once she is done with him, give her a shot at B.J. Penn. Then she can move up and challenge JSP for the Welterweight title and later once she gains some more weight, finally we will have someone who has a chance to take Anderson’s belt.

by Skope on Aug 29, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Gina, honey if you still need a sperm donor call me

by kibbled_bits on Aug 29, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Fellas, fellas, back off, please! Gina already has someone to comfort her! And I’m enjoying every minute of it! lol

by Dana's a CrossDresser on Aug 29, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions  

^^^^
These guys need to get laid.

by Felix by day, El Mexicutioner by night on Aug 29, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions  

this reminds me of when that guy Sarah posts, and all the guys are like “LOL Sarah! your so funny, i agree with everything you say !” Its pathetic really…

by JRE on Aug 29, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zing!

by NameNotRequied on Aug 29, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

that fight looked amateur. all technique was out the window and they were scrapping. gina looked like she never got into a game plan and fell right into brawling with cyborg. she’s a better technical fighter than she was that night. she did perform poorly compared to her other performances.

and for you people here that think cyborg looked invinsible in that fight, id consider watching another sport. she looked questionable as well.

by chris on Aug 29, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions  

GINA I LOVE YOU, YOU CAN FIGHT THAT DUDE AGAIN AND DESTROY HIM I KNOW YOU CAN HE IS JUST A WOMEN BEATER

by Chris on Aug 29, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Gina has marbles for a brain.

There’s a reason this was typed, probably not even by her, since she is about as articulate as a Mexican with Down’s Syndrome.

Good luck with looking half decent in a sport where the girls normally look like guys, though.

by danthrax on Aug 29, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe she could strap one on and then maybe you might like her. Gina is beautiful and smart, unlike the haters like yourself.

by bigmcmac on Aug 29, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

We still love your body Gina!

by Lester The Pimp on Aug 29, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Who cares? Women’s MMA is about as relavent as the WNBA.

by xxBAxx816 on Aug 29, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

She should fight Toughill, while Cyborg fights Marloes.

Toughill has a W over Marloes, so it would look good if she beat her and could line her up for a rematch.

Gina got her record padded all the way up to her fight with Cyborg. Many of the girls she fought were on a losing streak going into their fight. It’s women’s mma, so it’s hard to find a big pool of available talent, but still, it would have helped to have fought one of the above before she went into the Lioness’s den.

I think she could do a lot better in a rematch, but still probably not win. Toughill stands the best chance at taking Cyborg down.

by revjames13 on Aug 29, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Gina needs to improve her core strength She would benifit she was in a ridgid kettle bell workout along with blunt force trainging thisa would prepare her for cyborg she already has the skills and the heart I hope she looks into this TAKE CYBORG DOWN

by wolfpack on Sep 1, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Gina needs to improve her core strength She would benifit she was in a ridgged kettle bell workout along with blunt force trainging thisa would prepare her for cyborg she already has the skills and the heart I hope she looks into this!!!!!!!!!

by wolfpack on Sep 1, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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