FREE RICKSON GRACIE AND GINA CARANO VIDEOS
Gina "Conviction" Carano
This time around I decided to do something a little different by sharing some of the many MMA gems available to view for free on the net. All of the videos can be viewed at youtube.com or google video.
First off we go back in time to 1995, going behind the curtains following Rickson Gracie’s story as he took part in the Vale Tudo tournament in Japan. A time before MMA had made it mainstream with an established set of rules. This was the No Holds Barred era of fighting. Just two years previous the first ever UFC took place dominated by Rickson’s brother Royce in 1993. Rickson is a true legend of fights sports and a master of Jiu Jitsu. I don’t wish to take anything away from his abilities and achievements but the power the Gracies seem to exert in altering rules make you appreciate how successful Dana White has been in making MMA a fair contest. The main appeal of the early contests were to see which martial art style was superior. Much has changed, now every fighter must be confident in all areas.
The documentary is around 90 minutes long and is a great incite into the world of the Gracies and a chance to see what MMA used to be.
Choke – a Rickson Gracie Documentary
Next a few short videos featuring MMA fighter Gina “Conviction” Carano one of the most well known female fighters. Gina crossed over as mainstream star in the US following her stint on American Gladiators as Gladiator Crush.
The first part also features former UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy ‘The Natural’
Couture along with Pancrase legend Bas Rutten. They discuss women competing in the cage. Some male fighters namely Karo Parisian do not feel comfortable with an attractive woman like Carano competing in the cage. If she were not so easy on the eye would his be different? Carano is one tough cookie do not be fooled! She trains with Randy Couture and his wife Kim Couture.
In part 2 the panel discuss American Gladiators and her role as Crush. Other items include Laila Ali daughter of boxing icon Mohammed Ali and the co presenter alongside Hulk Hogan on the show.
Inside MMA – Gina Carano (1 of 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjnJDbO9bkA
Inside MMA – Gina Carano (2 of 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikAlrv3L2Zs
Here’s another video of Gina from America Sports channel Sho Time 2007.
EliteXC: Meet Gina Carano
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1o1Aa3Vjvg
Gina Carano Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiG0TKPDhjk
Since the demise of EliteXC Gina’s contract is now with Strikeforce, we will be looking more closely at the promotion very soon here at bluraymma.com
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