MEL GIBSON'S NEW CHICK I CAN BEAT YOUR ASS!

Mel Gibson has a brand new lady friend and she's TOUGH AS NAILS ... with a brown belt in karate and a serious penchant for danger . The new woman in Mel's life is Ashley Cusato, an actress and stuntwoman who's actually been featured as a stunt double for big stars like Emily Deschanel and Denise Richards. Sources close to the actor said... the two have been dating for about a month and things are going so well, Mel has already introduced her to several members of his family. In fact, sources close to la familia Gibson said ... they LOVE her and are convinced she's gonna be around for a long, long time.