The winner of the match with be crown The Strikeforce Women's Champ. The fight has been scheduled for 5 round and it was recently revealed that the matches will be for the full 5 minutes, as opposed to previous women's matches that were traditionally 3 minutes.
A member of Xtreme Couture, Gina's recent popularity has brought her to the forefront as the face of women's MMA. She played Crush on the short-lived NBC revival of American Gladiators, and recently made #16 on Maxim's Hot 100 list this year. She's even been featured in Pontiac's promotion of their G8.
It's no secret, Ms. Carano has come under fire by her peers for only being a high profile personality because of her looks, a stigma Gina says she's trying to shake. I'd submit that while her current exposure proves she is definitely a marketing powerhouse, it's her 7-0 record that's earned her this title bout.
But enthusiasts of the sport say "Cyborg" is the woman to beat. A member of Chute Boxe Academy, Cristiane has proven to be a force with a 7-1 record, 5 of those by TKO. On paper, Santos looks to be the favorite.
There's a lot to prove in this title match. But who's got more to prove? Carano, who despite having a perfect record, is still trying to prove she's a real competitor? Or is it Santos, who is touted as the stronger fighter and has the chance at renown all her own?
I've been a fan of Gina for some time now and I'll be rooting for her victory come August 15th...
...cuz that's how I roll
C/O: mmacanadatv
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