Did Gina Carano have a crush on Nick Diaz? Fans react as Mandalorian star reveals ‘adorable’ story of Stockton fighter to Joe Rogan

As per a past episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Gina Carrano seemed interested in something other than fighting and Hollywood roles. UFC star Nick Diaz was a fighter who caught the eye of Carano.

Gina Carrano narrated a story that led to her developing a crush on famous UFC fighter Nick Diaz. Carano explained to Joe Rogan her nervousness while sitting next to Diaz during a press conference. She further stated that one of the first things Nick told her was, “You know, I don’t like women fighting.” Carano responded to Nick Diaz by terming him as “old fashioned.” This stuck to the UFC fighter, who proceeded to “hold her chair” and “open the door.”

Gina Carano made her name for herself in the early 2000s by creating excitement due to her skills in the octagon. She was a prominent fighter under the’ Strikeforce fighting organization. She was one of the pioneers of women’s MMA, along with Ronda Rousey. Carano left fighting to pursue a career in the acting industry, although, she was known as “the face of women’s MMA,” after all.

Although Nick Diaz has a peculiar reputation like his brother Nate Diaz, women like Gina Carano seem attracted to a fighter like him. Fans might be slightly surprised by Carano’s choices varying from Nick Diaz to Henry Cavill. But many public opinions preferred seeing the two fighters together.

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George St.Pierre talks about a potential rematch with Nick Diaz in a recent video

One of the most iconic rivalries in the UFC was between George St. Pierre and Nick Diaz. The two fighters have gone at it in the octagon as the main event at UFC 158. This match resulted in a resounding victory for GSP ending all doubts against him. The Canadian icon is considered the greatest MMA fighter of all time for being dominant in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the UFC.

After hitting the headlines by training with Elon Musk, GSP announced recently that he is set to compete in a grappling match under the UFC banner for the first time since 2017. However, the video suggested that there is no opponent determined yet. St.Pierre further listed a few suggestions of his own, including Nick Diaz, Kamaru Usman, or Colby Covington.

Although Nick Diaz was criticized for lacking power with his punches and being called a “pillow-fisted” fighter, his grappling prowess was formidable. GSP seems to recognize this and mentions Diaz as a potential opponent on his comeback to excite the fans.

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