According to 411mania.com, the popular MMA fighter Gina Carano (aka Crush) is choosing to protect her facial asset and she will not be participating in the upcoming February 16th EliteXC card.  There are many rumors flying around about disagreements between Carano’s camp and Elite XC officials but as long as she is a favorite gladiator, NBC will most likely apply pressure for her to stay out of the ring.  She’s become an asset to NBC and they want to protect their investment.  Couple that with other prime-time opportunities and it may be awhile before she puts her face at risk again in a fight.

American Gladiators has caught the eye of mainstream sports giant ESPN, well, their Page 2 section at least.  Lead columnist Bill Simmons must have been too busy, too afraid or maybe just too smart as 5′9″ writer Sam Alipour was sent to Stage 30 at Sony Pictures Studios to experience the behind the scenes action of AG. 

Check out video evidence of this weekend warrior’s encounter with childhood hero Hulk Hogan and the beatings he receives from 6′8″ Justice on the Pyramid and the sexy MMA pro, Crush, on the joust podium.  He also provides a humorous account of his visit as well in his column.

We have known for a few days Gina Carano, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter was going to be one of the new Gladiators but we were unsure of which one.  Well it has been confirmed she will be gladiator ‘Crush’, a new name added to the mix for more then one reason I am sure.  Gina Carano is currently a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter with a record of 5-0-0 and a fight as recent as September 15 of this year against Tonya Evinger who she defeated via a choke submission.  Check out Gina’s biography for more info, photos and fun facts about her life.