Gina Carano Pics: Her GQ Shoot and the MMA Star's Hottest Photos

With an innocent smile and sexy nature, MMA legend Gina Carano worked her way toward the top of the sports world.

After a hiatus, it seems as if this fighting beauty is set to return to her beloved sport.

While it may be on hold for now, her new movie is set to break ticket-sale records with illustrious cast members and breathtaking performances.

With her name flooding the news and a recent GQ photo shoot making its way around the Internet, let's take a look at the hottest pics ever of Gina Carano.

Enjoy.

15. The Perfect Motivator

Though provocative and risque, Gina Carano's photo shoot with GQ was also quite honest.

Considering her ex-boyfriend, pro Muay Thai fighter Kevin Ross, introduced her to Muay Thai, it's safe to say she's picturing his face during this precious moment.

14. No Laughing Matter

Considering she has been referred to as "Face of Women's MMA," it's curious as to how any punching bag feels like it has a chance against her.

Gina Carano seems to concur with the notion as she laughs off this misguided piece of furniture.

13. The Fighter

Calm, collected and scar-free, the former No. 3-ranked 145-pound female fighter in the world (according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings) is always prepared for the spotlight.

Her glaring pupils reek of confidence.

12. Role Modeling

While her sexiness is quite apparent, Gina Carano's No. 5 spot on Yahoo's "Top Ten Influential Women of 2008" list gave fans more reason to smile.

Her beauty is undeniable, her power unmatched.

11. Love-Hate Relationship

With such an innocent and humorously-warming smile, Gina Carano can't possibly be ignored or despised.

Her opponents can't help but smile when they see this expression, even after a thorough whooping.

10. Stuck in the Moment

As she seemingly attempts "Tebowing," Gina Carano seems to be pensively collecting her thoughts.

With natural ability like this, it's no wonder she was the fastest-rising search on Google and third most searched person on Yahoo! in 2008.

9. A Crushing Blow

While many fans know this sexy MMA fighter from the NBC show American Gladiators, her role as "Crush" drew many eager eyes.

She is not only the crush of numerous sports fans, but Gina Carano can crush any scared opponent without hesitation.

8. Leaving Her Mark on Society

Not only is she beautiful and talented, but the inspirational MMA fighter was a mentor to hopeful female fighters on Oxygen's reality series Fight Girls.

She is certainly a respected role model to all her understudies.

Image via Maxim.com

7. Alert the Media

Her sexuality and charisma never fading, Gina Carano continues to excite eager video gamers with her sensual, yet violent moves in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.

As she conquers yet another endeavor, Carano etches closer to an immortal place in the world of sports.

6. The Dark Side

Also featured in the Michael Jai White film Blood and Bone, Gina Carano has yet to present fans with a dark and ominous representation of her personality.

She can't possibly be so angelic all the time.

5. A Winning Attitude

As she steadily prepares for her next battle, GQ legend Gina Carano freeze-frames her precisely-positioned pose and enjoys.

Her satisfied look insinuates a hard-fought desire for victory.

4. The Wonder Years

After being one of the group of distinguished athletes to grace the cover of the October 19, 2009 edition of the ESPN Body Issue, Gina Carano seemingly headed towards immortality.

Her photo shoot with Maxim undoubtedly earned the sexy fighter some serious style points with fans and media members.

Image via Maxim.com

3. Enjoying the Ride

From being featured in a story for ESPN's E:60 to being ranked No. 16 in Maxim's Hot 100 list in 2009, Gina Carano has never left the spotlight.

Following her memorable photo shoot with GQ, the brutal fighter has reached a new level of fame and doesn't seem to be looking back.

2. A Dual Threat

In perhaps her sexiest role yet, Gina Carano appeared in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 as the sexy Natasha Volkova. 

Her natural flare for the dramatically-sexy wasn't hard to emulate on screen.

1. A Legend in the Making

Simultaneously sexy and intimidating, the lovely Gina Carano never shies away from a fight.

As GQ eloquently displayed to us, this MMA star has all the traits to reach greatness.