Former MMA fighter Gina Carano celebrates 44th birthday

Gina Carano turned 44 years old today and shared a message on social media acknowledging her birthday. The former Strikeforce fighter and MMA pioneer expressed feeling "very girlish" on her special day. Carano thanked her supporters for the love and support they have shown her over the years. While brief, the post marks a personal milestone for one of the sport's most recognizable early female fighters.