Gina Carano

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/gina-carano

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Gina Carano born?April 16, 1982
2. Where was Gina Carano born?Dallas, Texas, United States
3. What was Gina Carano's job?Former professional mixed martial artist and actress
4. What is the MMA career span?2006-2009
5. What is the notable MMA bout?First women's main event in Strikeforce against Cris Cyborg (2009)
6. Who is Gina Carano?Gina Carano was a champion fighter who later became a movie star.

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