Gina Joy Carano has been referred to as the "Face of Women's MMA". She is an American mixed martial arts fighter, model and actress who was born on April 16, 1982 in Dallas County, Texas. Carano appeared as the Gladiator "Crush" on American Gladiators. She is the middle daughter of Glenn Carano and Dana Cason and has two sisters. Her height is 5 ft 8 in.