SUMMARY
- Gina Carano has been in a long-term relationship with American Muay Thai fighter Kevin Ross.
- Ross has had a successful career in Muay Thai and kickboxing.
Gina Carano is a woman of many talents. She is an American actress and former MMA athlete. The Texas native fought in EliteXC and Strikeforce for three years from 2006 to 2009 before slowly transitioning towards Hollywood with his first movie appearances in Haywire in 2011.
In the last 12 years, she has made notable appearances in movies and television series such as Fast & Furious 6 in 2013, Deadpool in 2016, and the space Western series The Mandalorian in 2019. The former face of Women’s MMA has a strong fan following that drools over her long-term relationship with her partner.
Gina Carano’s relationship with Kevin Ross
Gina Carano started dating Kevin Ross back in 2005. The duo first met in 2001 and slowly became close friends which turned into a relationship. Per reports, they broke up in 2009 due to personal reasons but remained close friends. It is safe to assume that the breakup might have prompted Carano to move away from MMA considering the MMA connection of his partner.
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However, all this can be labeled as speculation. Their breakup in 2009 wasn’t the end of the story, as the duo rekindled their love again six years later in 2015. They confirmed their patch-up on social media in December 2015 with a public post. The couple has remained strong ever since but is yet to get married.
In 2012, Gina Carano grabbed headlines when she explained to talk show host, Conan O’Brien, how bedroom fun is like cage fighting to her.
Carano explained: “Well, if you think about it it’s a very real interaction between two human beings. You have an energy and I have an energy and it’s an energy that nobody else is going to share.” It is hard to argue with her as she and her partner both have experience of fighting.
Kevin Ross is an American Muay Thai fighter
Kevin Ross is an American Muay Thai fighter who had a decorated 18-year career in MMA. The American national is known for his Bellator Kickboxing Featherweight championship. In his career, he also won the WBC International Championship title, the WBC USA National Championship title, the United States Muay Thai Federation Welterweight Champion title, and Mexico’s FIDAM Welterweight championship.
He is retired from the sport but still trains in Dublin, California. Ross retired with a kickboxing record of 45 wins and 15 losses, with 14 knockouts. He fought only a single fight in MMA in December 2006 where he lost to Angelo Antuna through a submission in the first round.
Kevin Ross’s role in Gina Carano’s success
While Ross might not have an impressive record, his kickboxing background helped Gina Carano’s MMA career. He was the one who got Gina involved in the MMA world. She started her career as a Muay Thai fighter and quickly gained a record of 12–1–1.
Her impressive showing in Muay Thai helped her receive an offer for the first-ever sanctioned female MMA bout in Nevada. Carano won the fight by a knockout and the rest is history. She has always credited Ross for her success in MMA and for helping her change her world by training her at the start. The healthy relationship is now in its third decade, which might prompt them to tie the knot of marriage.
FAQs
Are Gina Carano and Henry Cavill married?
Gina Carano is not married to anyone, she has no husband.
How old is Gina Carano?
Gina Carano is 41 years old.