Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Mixed Martial Artist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/04/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Latest News about Gina Carano
16/05/2026
Gina Carano returned to MMA and lost to Ronda Rousey by armbar submission just 17 seconds into the first round. The bout marked her first professional MMA appearance since 2009 and updated her record to 7-2-0.
17/02/2026
Ronda Rousey was announced to return to MMA for a one-off bout against Gina Carano after a long hiatus from competition. The matchup was scheduled for May 16, 2026 under Most Valuable Promotions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American actress and former mixed martial artist who became one of the first mainstream stars of women’s MMA. Known for her 7-2 professional MMA record and transition to acting in major films and television series, including her role as Cara Dune in The Mandalorian. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'8" |
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| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Reach | 66.5" |
| MMA Stance | Orthodox |
| MMA Nickname | Conviction |
| MMA Weight Class | Women's Bantamweight |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Trinity Christian High School, Las Vegas |
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| University | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (studied Psychology) |
Personal Life
| Background | Grew up as the middle of three girls. Father Glenn Carano was a former professional NFL quarterback. Mother Dana Joy Cason. |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Glenn Carano (former NFL quarterback) |
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| Mother | Dana Joy Cason |
| Siblings | Two sisters |
Career
| MMA Career |
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| Acting Career |
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| Legal | Filed lawsuit against Disney in 2024 for wrongful termination from The Mandalorian, settled in 2025 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ginajcarano/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Performed her own stunts in Haywire | |
| 2. Was a contestant on American Gladiators in 2008 | |
| 3. Started her career in Muay Thai | |
| 4. Led Trinity Christian High School girls' basketball team to state title | |
| 5. Rejected the title 'face of women's MMA' despite widespread use |