Shane Carwin: ‘Brock has Mono’, ‘UFC 108 is not happening’

Although recent reports had the heavyweight championship clash between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin being shifted from UFC 106 to UFC 108, it now looks like that’s not going to happen either. The reason according to Carwin on his official website: Mono, and supposedly Brock has a bad case of it. Guys my manager Jason Genet just told me that UFC 108 is not happening. Brock has Mono and what the... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin: ‘Who can really complain about your dreams being delayed a bit?’

Reacting to the last few days’ worth of news regarding UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar withdrawing from UFC 106 due to an unidentified illness, top challenger Shane Carwin took to his website to express his thoughts on the situation in addition to a few other things. In the posting he goes on to talk about the effects of swine flu, which he himself actually suffered a recent bout of, as well... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. Exclusive with Shane Carwin: ‘Brock is what they call a “draw”, I am what they call a “fighter”‘

In what is quickly shaping up to be one of the most anticipated heavyweight championship bouts in the history of the sport, there’s no love lost on either end from fellow athletic behemoth’s Shane Carwin and Brock Lesnar heading into their explosive collision set for UFC 106. As we speak, Octagon construction technicians are likely working at a feverish pace constructing the reinforced... [Read More...]

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Brock Lesnar on Shane Carwin: ‘He hasn’t fought anybody’

The trash talking has officially begun with Brock Lesnar putting in his two cents on his upcoming bout versus Shane Carwin at UFC 106, which has been scheduled for November 21 from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Carwin was first to voice his opinion of the Heavyweight champion, giving Lesnar a ton of criticism after his successful title defense against Frank Mir, back at UFC 100. Shortly after Lesnar... [Read More...]

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Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin In The Works For UFC 106 (UPDATED)

EDITORS NOTE: Contrary to other reports currently claiming  this fight as being confirmed, this bout is not official at this point. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been able to confirm through sources very close to the potential bout that negotiations are under way, but nothing is set in stone at this time. Stay tuned to 5 Oz’s as we keep you updated on this still developing story. It appears as though... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin speaks on UFC 104 showdown with Cain Velasquez; A 5 Oz. Exclusive

There were mixed emotions among the mixed martial arts community when 5 Oz. recently revealed that fellow undefeated heavyweight prospects Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez would be butting heads at UFC 104. Many fans, myself included, were thrilled at the announcement. The two fastest rising prospects in the UFC’s big man division trying to beat one another into an unconscious stupor; What’s... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin: ‘[Brock] has a long ways to go before he earns the respect of a champion’

There are one of two people that will be facing UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in his next outing. Heavyweight wrecking machines Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez have a date with destiny on October 24 at UFC 104 as the two undefeated goliaths will face off with one another to determine which is the decisive threat to Lesnar’s crown. The winner has been promised a title shot. According... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin picks Lesnar to defeat Mir at UFC 100

There will be few men watching the heavyweight championship bout between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir at UFC 100 tomorrow evening as the undefeated smashing machine that goes by the name of Shane Carwin. When it was recently announced that Carwin would be facing off with fellow undefeated heavyweight Cain Velasquez at UFC 104 it left little doubt; the winner of this fight will be getting the next crack... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez set for UFC 104

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned from sources close to the fight that Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez will face off for the #1 contenders spot in the UFC’s heavyweight division at UFC 104. UFC 104 is set for Los Angeles, California on October 24. Carwin will be making his return after he suffered a severely damaged nose in his knockout destruction of Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 96 in March. He has... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin: Brock Lesnar ‘is a freaking liar’

Threat to the UFC heavyweight crown and human wrecking machine Shane Carwin has recently been on the receiving end of a few rumors that have him mad as hell, and he’s not going to take it anymore. Carwin recently took the time to issue a statement through FiveOuncesOfPain.com in response to several stories regarding himself recently. In a recent interview with GroundNPound.org, UFC heavyweight... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin: ‘I have what it takes to win that belt’

From the brink of defeat emerged the most clear cut contender to the heavyweight throne once Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar have had a chance to settle their differences at UFC 100. 6′ 2″, 260 pound powerhouse, Shane Carwin, hopped on a skyrocket and rode it to the top of the UFC’s heavyweight ranks when he dashed Gabriel Gonzaga’s title aspirations with a bone jarring right hand... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin to undergo surgery for broken nose

Undefeated UFC heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin has been diagnosed with a deviated septum and will require surgery to repair the injury. Carwin revealed the news on his personal web site, Shane-Carwin.com. “(I) ust got home from the specialist and he said my nose requires surgery to repair,” wrote Carwin. “I have a deviated septum and the nose is in pieces.” According to Carwin,... [Read More...]

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UFC 96: Previewing and Predicting Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Shane Carwin

FiveOuncesOfPain.com’s fight-by-fight preview of UFC 96 continues with an in-depth look at Saturday’s co-main event, the much-anticipated heavyweight clash between a former UFC heavyweight title challenger and a former NCAA Division II All-American in both football and wrestling. Gabriel Gonzaga (10-3) vs. Shane Carwin (10-0) There are a lot of biographical details that we know about Carwin:... [Read More...]

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Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Shane Carwin expected to be added to UFC 96 in March

UFC heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin Even though the event has yet to be officially announced, the UFC is poised to return to the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio for the third consecutive year with UFC 96 on Saturday, March 7. And while no matchups have yet to formally be released to the public, FiveOuncesOfPain.com can exclusively report that a heavyweight clash between former heavyweight title... [Read More...]

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Is the UFC talking to the NFL’s Ray Lewis?

I’m sure I’ll get heat for running with this story, but it’s too good not to pass along. A website called MediaTakeOut.com is claiming it has “inside” sources within the UFC that are stating that Baltimore Ravens MLB Ray Lewis could be close to signing a deal to fight: February 29, 2008. First Floyd Mayweather signs with the WWE, now MediaTakeOut.com is hearing... [Read More...]

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