Strikeforce’s Overeem vs. Werdum event next weekend took a hit this week as we learned that the world’s most popular female fighter, Gina Carano, would be pulling out of her scheduled bout with Sarah D’Alelio.
According to MMA Junkie, Carano had submitted all required paperwork and was officially cleared to fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The paperwork included a physical, blood-test and an ophthalmologic exam.
While we still don’t know what the exact reason for her dropping out of the fight is, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said today that the doctor had revoked her medical clearance and that, “The timetable for Gina’s return will be determined after further testing conducted this week.”
Carano released a simple statement which Coker echoed.
“I’m seriously disappointed not to be fighting June 18,” Carano’s statement read. “I’d like to thank Greg Jackson and Team Jackson for such an amazing camp. I hope this is only a brief setback.”
Of course, speculation will continue from now until we find out what the official reason for the setback is, but we should all keep in mind that we should be giving a tremendous amount of respect to Carano. She is one of the true pioneers in popularizing female mixed martial arts and for that, she will always be remembered.
Bleacher Report wishes her the a speedy and full recovery.
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