Gina Carano: Making MMA History

Whether “Conviction” or “Crush,” the brawn and beauty that is Gina Carano will be in more than a few living rooms these next few days and breaking down barriers while she’s there.

Elite XC, likely the No. 2 mixed martial company behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship, will make history on Saturday when it airs live on CBS - the first MMA brand to appear live on network television. Making history right along with the show will be Carano, 5-0 in MMA competition, and opponent Kaitlin Young, who will continue to grow women’s MMA competition when they become the first two ladies to showcase their talents on network TV. That’s the “Conviction” part, her MMA nickname.

Then there’s “Crush.” “They call me Crush, because America has a crush on me and I crush people,” she told viewers during the aforementioned ESPN spot. She prefaced the line by adding just how “cheesy” it was, letting everyone like her even more after seeing her embarrassed, crooked smile and bitten-lip charm....More?

source: blog.hofmag.com