‘She hits like a grown f*cking man’: Gina Carano’s head coach, teammates praise her preparation for Ronda Rousey
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Gina Carano is making her MMA comeback after 17 years, preparing to face UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey in a highly anticipated fight on Saturday.
- Carano has been training intensively under coach John Wood at Syndicate MMA, showing impressive power, speed, and striking skills reminiscent of her prime.
- Rousey, known for her dominant grappling and judo skills, is heavily favored, but Carano’s camp has been focusing on developing her ground game to counter Rousey’s takedowns and submissions.
- Coaches, including John Wood and Chris Brennan, are confident in Carano’s well-rounded abilities and readiness to handle all aspects of the fight, emphasizing a flexible strategy rather than over-planning.
- The fight’s outcome remains uncertain, with Carano’s team prepared for any scenario, including a potential knockout or grappling exchanges, highlighting the unpredictable nature of MMA.