Gina Carano Reveals Her Husband Kevin Ross: A Love Story That Came Full Circle

Gina Carano kept her marriage under wraps for years—until now. The 44-year-old former MMA fighter made the announcement at a press conference in March 2026 while promoting her highly anticipated Netflix matchup against Ronda Rousey for Most Valuable Promotions' triple main event.

"I got married to my first and last love, Kevin Ross," she shared with the media. "And it was the best thing I've ever done. So now you all know. I'm married."

The couple exchanged vows in August 2022, opting for an understated courthouse ceremony rather than a traditional celebration. They had discussed planning a larger wedding in 2025 but put those plans on hold when Carano's fight with Rousey materialized.

"We got the important part out of the way, so we're not in a rush to do it. Whenever it feels right and the time's right," Kevin told outlets about their wedding timeline.

Their Long History Together

Carano and Ross's connection spans more than two decades. They first met in the early 2000s and began dating, though their relationship eventually ended due to the demands of their athletic careers. The pair reconciled in 2015, according to reporting, and have been together since.

Ross, born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1980, is a retired Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer who trained at an international level. When he began his training regimen in 2003, he became a significant influence on Carano's path into combat sports.

"He really did start off my career and gave me meaning to my life," Carano reflected on Ross's impact. "It's weird that it happened, I don't know if it wasn't for him. He's the kind of person who in one day completely just changed his life and that affected mine."

The Cost of Their Careers

The intensity required to compete at elite levels of fighting ultimately drove them apart initially. Ross has spoken candidly about the sacrifices involved in the sport.

"[Fans] don't see the sacrificing of friends and family," he told the Las Vegas Sun. "Having to be in the gym all the time, not being able to go and hang out with your friends. Most people have no clue what it really takes to be a fighter."

Despite their split, the two maintained their friendship, which laid the groundwork for their eventual reconciliation and marriage. As Carano prepares for her major Netflix bout, she's also undergone a significant physical transformation, recently discussing her 100-pound weight loss as she gears up for the showdown.