White could bring Carano into WEC
by Adam Morgan, The Fight Network
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"Gina Carano is a star," he said when asked about the former EliteXC star. "I think she's talented, I think she's got all the tools. So what I'm willing to do is bring Gina into the WEC. We could do fights whenever there's a challenger for Gina. That's how I'll test the waters and see how it goes."
The only potential roadblock for Zuffa to sign Carano would be her current situation with ProElite. Currently the fighters who were under contract with the company when they closed their doors are caught in limbo while the company tries to auction off their contracts as well as all of the assets of the company.
However, the fact that White is open to promoting women's MMA through WEC is a big step in the right direction. Not only would Carano be a huge boost for WEC's marketability it would be a huge step in the right direction for high level women's MMA to be taken seriously.
Member Comments
UFC = WWF<br /><br />All I want for Christmas is REAL MMA! Female or otherwise!
itdoesnotmatter11/29/2008 22:52:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Most of the better women fighters are not in the US. I think the comments on this site explain why. The US sports fan for the most part, want to see the best athletes, period. The WNBA comment is the perfect example of this. You can take a second team all league high school basketball player out of LA and he would be a star if he could play in the WNBA. It's unfortunate though because I personally love a good competition between eqully matched, skilled athletes. Some of the most exciting wrestling I have watched, have been a competetive high school match, but I likely wouldn't pay $50 bucks to watch it on TV. That's really what we are talking about.
Dan_Gable11/28/2008 13:28:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
get cyborg some pro active and cut the size their outfits in half and im sold
11/27/2008 21:12:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Hi guys. In response to your comments on female MMA fighters I agree they are great and an asset to any MMA organization. The few woman that have persue this as a viable career have heart and determination just by competing in a tough sport that just a few years ago was outlawed in many states because it was deemed to brutal. So I take my hat off to any female that gets into the cage regarless of their quality. Just like MMA in its infancy, it has taken years to develope elite well round guys like GSP, Penn, Couture, Alvis, Florian ect. Woman unfortunately don't have the availability of good sparring female collegues as men do. Sure they practice technique with men but they can't have full out practice brawls as the men do. See Gina's interviews where sheadmits that admits to the fact that getting good MMA sparring partners is difficult. I for one think that in a couple of more years we will see a female devision either in WEC or UFC because we as fans want to see it and are willing to pay for it regarless of what Dana thinks. Thanks guys.
miguel_5811/27/2008 7:16:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
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ROSE4SEEKING11/26/2008 9:39:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
str6torn4: dana white is human like all involved in the game and has his share of demons and mistakes. the point to keep in sight is that the sport evolved from his efforts outside of the ring which believe it or not are a part of the game too and a darn important one too. he is certainly not as bad as boxing promoters and managers who routinely leave their charges broke and broken. he respects his employees but instead of givint up the ship to them he keeps the promotion first which keeps us fans happy because there is mma available both ppv and free tv. dont be so negative to destroy the goose that laid the golden egg.
11/26/2008 8:31:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
Well, the Ufc rocks no doubt. White has been the face of the orginization for a long time, thats respectable. But a lot goes on beyond the scope of popular media. Check out what im talking about mmafighting.com<br />Here you will find contravercy behind the face, and this isn't new. I meen not honoring contracts unless its good for him. Im seeing a guy who doesn't respect his employees, and that speeks for the individual.
11/25/2008 18:06:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
affliction is noty gone yet but soon. they had to cancel a pay per view and match for lack of interest so they will be gone soon.
11/25/2008 17:47:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
d white is smart doing it the way he is. the fighters are an important part of the game but its good promoting that gives them a venue to fight in and that attracts fans. look at the success of the compitition where the fighters are over paid and you will see that White brings stability to the sport. elitexc, gone! affliction, gone! pride, gone! dont rag on White and the UFC, they are the best promotion by far without a doubt!
11/25/2008 17:46:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
I like corano, good fighter. Ild like to see more. I love the UFC, but I keep reading about underhanded stuff D. White is doing. The latest w/ Werdum sent another top HW to affliction. Last week it was Fitch, somebody needs to bring this guy back earth, the people made this sport not him
11/25/2008 16:59:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
1. Gina Carano Vs. Kalib Starnes <br />2. Women should be able to fight in MMA and they should do it with the same rules and regualtions that men do including 3 5 minute rounds not 3 minute. <br />Their are some tough ladies out there and they should be given a shot. If you don't like it, change the channel.
5_4Fighting11/25/2008 13:20:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
As much as I don't enjoy watching woman fight I don't think anyone has the right to tell them not to do it or stand in their way. To each is his own.
11/25/2008 9:51:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
its amazes me to see the blatent prejeduce that women are subjected to . I have seen womens fights and they are just as entertaining as the men. the rocket scientist who made the statement that women are not men and they cant compete with the men. bright comment and totally not the point. women compete with women bo zo. I happen to watch the wnba and those games are entertaining too. do they dunk? almost never but that aspect of the mens game is way overrated. sometimes you have to judge a sport by its own merits and not compare it to something its not. both are fighting but both are appealing in their own way. that archaic way of thinking belongs in the stoneages not todays society. wise up people!
11/25/2008 8:28:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
I have seen the women fight and they have been some of the best fights I have seen! <br /><br />Great to see Dana thinking smart (unlike his Fitch decision) and I hope the women's pro division continues to grow and gets other stars.
SharkieinSD11/23/2008 13:43:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Hi guys. I belief everyone has a right to an opinion no matter how archeic it is. Women today are as athletic as men. Not to long ago women were not allowed to compete in running. Now in only a few decades women are posting better times in the sprint and marathons the only a handful of ellite men. Granted a female most likely will never be able to beat a man one on one in MMA but thats not the point. I rather see any of Gina's fight the the Filho/Sonnen (almost title) fight.They are not a side show. Personally, I would pay to see Gina vs Cyborg.
miguel_5811/23/2008 12:19:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
the only way womens mma makes it is if it goes wwe style and all the chicks r hot as hell and their outfits get skimpier and sluttier
11/23/2008 9:44:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
I THINK AS LONG AS WOMEN TRAIN HARD AND USE THE SAME SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES AS MEN DO, THEN LET THEM FIGHT...WHAT IS SO BORING ABOUT A WOMENS FIGHT? I GUESS MENTALITY OF WOMEN OVER THE YEARS HASN'T COMPLETELY CHANGED.
TITANFRIZZ11/22/2008 16:56:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
The girl fights with carano on elite xc were more entertaining then most ufc fights, especially when gina bent over. You cant lose when she fights cause if the fights boring its 0k because atleast you get to see that ass
macmall11/21/2008 18:35:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)


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