7
57%
Finish Rate
3
KO / TKO
1
Submissions
2006
Pro Debut
Biography
Gina Joy Carano is an American actress and mixed martial artist. She competed in Elite Xtreme Combat and Strikeforce from 2006 to 2009, where she compiled a 7–1 record. Her popularity led to her being called the "face of women's MMA", although Carano rejected this title. She and Cris Cyborg were the first women to headline a major MMA event during their 2009 Strikeforce bout. Carano retired from competition after her first professional MMA defeat to Cyborg.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy67%
4.5
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.66
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.24
/ 15 min
Takedowns
1.55
avg
Submissions
0.62
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Jun. 20, 2026Born Las Vegas, United States
How He Wins
KO / TKO3
Decision3
Submission1
Finish Rate
57%
4 of 7
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
Mixed Martial Arts9 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Ronda RouseyH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano | May 16, 2026 |
| Loss |  Cris CyborgH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | Aug 15, 2009 |
| Win | Kelly Kobold | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | EliteXC: Heat | Oct 4, 2008 |
| Win | Kaitlin YoungH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R2 | EliteXC: Primetime | May 31, 2008 |
| Win | Tonya EvingerH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | EliteXC: Uprising | Sep 15, 2007 |
| Win | Julie KedzieH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | EliteXC: Destiny | Feb 10, 2007 |
| Win | Elaina MaxwellH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce: Triple Threat | Dec 8, 2006 |
| Win |  Rosi SextonH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | World Pro FC 1 | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Win | Leiticia PestovaH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | World Extreme Fighting: Orleans Arena | Jun 10, 2006 |
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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.