Gina speaks through Yardbarker

Gina has given a response about her first loss, through her Yardbarker.com page.

Carano:

For the people who have supported me this far

I wanted to take time to collect my thoughts and speak from the heart rather than spew out some cliché anecdote about a tough loss. I know I am a better fighter than the way I performed that night and was heartbroken to not give more to those who have been inspired. However, I find some relief in knowing that this has never been only about me, and now more than ever I feel freedom to learn and grow at my own pace. I make it a point to constantly remind myself throughout this journey who I am, what I am doing, and why. Life is the most amazing gift and I want to live it for the right reasons. To my family, coaches, management... thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, loving and encouraging me. Also a special thanks to the fans who support me from their computers at home, watch me on television and scream for me in the stadiums. Because of you, barriers have been broken down and you have inspired me to believe in a larger dream. Congratulations to Cris Cyborg and the women of MMA who have a great platform to shine. I am more excited than ever for female fighters and this amazing sport which has transformed my life. God Bless.

Gina

Source: Gina's Yardbarker Page

Congrats on posting your first article, and might I add that it's the best yet, LOL!

I'm glad that Gina's okay, it's great to hear from her again.

Thank you. I was chatting at the other site and I got an e-mail. I was the first of them to see it. After I made my comment I posted it here.

Im very glad she made a statement now, and Im glad she took her time for it, for the reasons she mentions. Im glad shes ok, and that she feels she can now grow at her own pace, doing what she loves. Hopefully the media will shift their attention a bit off of Gina. Well have to wait and see what lies ahead for Gina. Ive heard rumours that she will meet up with Strikeforce soon to determine her next match

Most definitely, and Gina should never feel like she HAS to do something just to please others. Which is why I'm glad she did it in HER time. A very well written note, I think we need Gina to write some essay posts on the forum, LOL.

As long as she remembers who is the essay master on here, then its ok