Gina Carano vs. Cris Cyborg a Possibility for April 11 Strikeforce Event
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 11, 2009 8:18 PM EST
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Scott Coker lays out the details via AOL Fanhouse:
"We're in dialogue with Gina," Coker said. "We did invite her -- through her manager -- to fight Cyborg on April 11. Cyborg is ready to go, and I think at some point today there will be further dialogue with Gina."
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"My gut feeling right now is we have a shot at it, and it's 50-50," Coker said. "She'd have to sign, start training camp and get going, but I think there's a 50-50 shot we can make it happen. This first fight card, we're promoting it as the greatest card in the history of Strikeforce. I think we've had some good fights in our history, so we have to deliver."
So much for tune-up fights. Apparently, Coker is ready to make the match that EliteXC started building toward last year. My guess is that the odds are less than '50-50' that this fight will take place on April 11. Carano hasn't even signed with Strikeforce, she would probably like the benefit of a full, well planned training camp before facing her toughest test to date, and she's been in preliminary talks with the UFC as recently as last week according to Kim Couture. Maybe, this offer is meant merely as a signal to Carano that her signing is a top priority for Strikeforce.
My unexpert opinion is that Carano will eventually land at Strikeforce, given the exposure the promotion provides through Showtime and CBS. Besides, they already promote female MMA and have Carano's biggest potential opponent (from a drawing power perspective) locked up. I just don't see Carano fighting Cyborg as early as April 11. Then again, stranger things have happened.
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I agree,
although there’s nothing wrong in admitting that in addition to a bona fide MMA star, she’s also a fairly powerful sex symbol, and to acknowledge that shouldn’t be demeaning her career as a fighter.
I like the pic, but I also like the ones below. I think you made the correct selection.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
That you, MMASuPreMaCy
You made my night.
"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy
We’ll see – I for one would love to see her actually live up to her ‘savior of women’s MMA’ title and proudly carry the torch into the Big Show if given the chance.
by Derek Suboticki on Feb 11, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions
don't fight her yet, Gina.
When Gina fights the Cyborg, I want her to be in peak condition. She should probably get 1 tune-up fight as well. I’d hate to see her beautiful face smashed in.
by steak_knife on Feb 11, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
HAWT HAWT HAWT
=p
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
It really is impressive to me
that a woman with her obvious physical charms and personality would choose to fight professionally, in the most brutal combat sport in the world.
Speaks volumes about what’s going on between her ears. Now THAT’S hawt.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
who would they give her for a tune-up fight? granted, anything with gina carano is gonna make a draw, but what other female talent is there lined up in strikeforce that she’s not going to just walk through? who is there before cyborg?
but i agree with steak_knife i want to see her in peak condition when she does fight Cyborg so waiting until at least May would be better. i’d also like to see her make weight again.
I understand the logic of a tune up fight for Cyborg, but why do it for Gina? She’s a huge name already.
Though she is very popular, I still think it would help to set the stage once again. Even if you think Cyborg needs a tune-up but not Gina, I have to believe it would benefit her to be in action – making the promotion money – in the interim. My thought is that this is too important and too tough of a fight to rush into quickly after finalizing a contract.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 12, 2009 9:07 AM EST up reply actions
Wait, there are words in that article, I hadn't notice.
Anyways, whatever promotion wants to sign Gina, I don’t care…just get her in front of cameras more, NOW DAMNIT!
“My unexpert opinion is that”
Let’s have nor more of that kind of talk. You’re speaking as an expert on such things now – and people around here think of you as an expert. If you’re talking about contract law or something the typical IANAL is fine, but don’t hedge on stuff.
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
Fine.
I was trying to avoid being an aloof, self-involved prick, but I really shouldn’t minimize my strengths like that. You’re correct (for once). I am a damn expert. The sooner everyone else recognizes that, the better. Ha, ha.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 12, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
DAMN RIGHT.
(And, “right for once”? I’m ALWAYS right, man!)
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
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