Gina has interest in Strikeforces Ratings
Since her loss in August, Gina Carano has been virtually silent. She is expected to return to Strikeforce in the summer, after she finishes filming Steven Soderbergh’s new movie. Though many have dismissed her following her disappointing performance, she is still a ratings powerhouse and a critical component of Strikeforce. It’s almost become expected that every time she fights she will set some kind of ratings record.
All eyes are on the numbers Strikeforce pulls this weekend. I don’t expect them to do blow away numbers, nor do I expect them to bomb. I expect them to come in somewhere in the middle; perhaps something like a 2.3 household rating. That’s the kind of number that could earn them another show, but won’t have CBS executives jumping up and down for joy. If I’m correct, CBS and Strikeforce will be begging Carano to return on CBS in the summer.
Despite a large increase in salary, Carano is still underpaid. She’s the only media lightning rod in Strikeforce, and she delivers where it counts. Strikeforce is paying Fedor significantly more than Gina, but it remains a question whether or not he is actually a bigger draw. If Fedor bombs this weekend, Carano will find herself in an even stronger negotiating position.
Source: Bloodyelbow
Gina to return early Summer
We’ve all been left wondering when is Gina gonna fight again? Well, that question was answered in an interview with Scott Coker from The MMA Hour.
Coker suggested that she will return to action around late second quarter which means early summer. I know most are eager to see her get back into action, but first she will start shooting her role in Steven Soderbergh movie, Knockout. Gina is determined to stay within the 145lb woman’s division when she returns. Stay tuned for more on her comeback.
Gina at the 30th Annual Salute To Women in Sports Awards.
Gina attends the 30th Annual Salute To Women in Sports Awards. She is looking HOT as usual. See the 4 pictures in the gallery here.
