Her Biggest Strikeforce Match
On August 15, 2009, the highly anticipated Strikeforce match between Gina Carano and Cris Cyborg took place, marking the first headlined female MMA Women’s Champion competition. Carano entered the bout undefeated with seven wins, but 4 minutes and 59 seconds into round one, Cyborg secured victory with a TKO. This defeat not only marked Carano’s first in her MMA career but also concluded her contract with Strikeforce, making it her final fight under the promotion.