Shane Carwin Fan Community
Shane Carwin Fan Community
Very disapointed.
Dear Shane,
I have to say your recent comments about Fedor Emelianenko make me sick.
I had thought you would understand why you would be getting some crossover fans.
I was wrong and am disapointed at the deception. You are all marketing Shane.
Good luck, but this is one bandwagon I am jumping off of because of the character of the guy we are here for. From your comments you have no sense of history or reality when it comes to mma.
You are not fit to even mention Fedor, Shane and would do well to remeber it if you don't want a contiunued exodous of fans who came to you for what we percieved as a character difference.
Very disapointed in you.
I have to say your recent comments about Fedor Emelianenko make me sick.
I had thought you would understand why you would be getting some crossover fans.
I was wrong and am disapointed at the deception. You are all marketing Shane.
Good luck, but this is one bandwagon I am jumping off of because of the character of the guy we are here for. From your comments you have no sense of history or reality when it comes to mma.
You are not fit to even mention Fedor, Shane and would do well to remeber it if you don't want a contiunued exodous of fans who came to you for what we percieved as a character difference.
Very disapointed in you.
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Permalink Reply by Dylan Hill on -
Is that a real interview?
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Permalink Reply by Shane Carwin on
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I respect your opinion but I feel as if I am entitled to my own. The question was how do I (a fighter in the UFC) feel about the claims that Strikeforce has made about the best Heavyweights being in Strikeforce.
Fedor has built an amazing legacy in this sport. His run in Pride was nothing less then epic. A few years a go I would have put him as the clear P4P Best Fighter in the World. I do not think there are many fans or fighters that would dispute that.
Since Pride has closed its operations Fedor has not really fought any elite fighters and he is essentially being feed "names" that would not have a high percentage chance of beating him. They are working hard on protecting his legacy instead of putting the toughest fights in front of him. That is a disservice to him and the legacy he has built.
My response is not a smack at Fedor it is the plain and simple truth that the best fighters are in the UFC. I was going to face a world class fighter in Cain and now a very tough Brock. I do not have any choice in who I face or when I fight. I am asked to go fight and I do it. We did not hold out for a co-promotion or any other ridiculous terms to fight for the UFC title, I was honored to be offered the opportunity. Guys like Chuck Liddel wen to Pride and lost during their prime and they still became icons. I am a fan of warriors. Warriors do not win every fight they just go into battle to win every fight. If that makes me a jerk I am guilty.
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Permalink Reply by Eden Vella on
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After reading what Shane said about Fedor and his legacy I have to say I agree with Shane.
To be honest I think some people may have misinterpreted what Shane means. I'd like to see Fedor in 3-4 competitive fights a year. For a heavy weight that means fighting in the UFC - they've got the top Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions in the world.
So what Shane is insinuating (from my interpretation) is that it's disappointing that Fedor (or his management M1-Global) have decided to duck the top competitive heavy weight division and fight in an organisation where his wins are all but certain before he steps into the cage in order to protect his legacy.
90% of MMA fans would consider Fedor to be the pound for pound best HW in the world at the moment. A lot of UFC fighters want that shot to see if they've got what it takes to take it to him. I am a huge fan of Fedor and have been following him since his pride days. Watching him systematically destroy opponent after opponent was great as a spectator. When affliction folded I wanted to see him step into the cage and take on my UFC favourites.
If I truly look at the potential fights that Strikeforce can offer him I can't honestly say I'm interested in them.
Tito looked at the roster of Light HW fighters and decided that he can fight more competitively in the UFC.
Strikeforce just don't have the roster to continue to keep me interested in watching Fedor fight.
I want to see him fight Lesnar, Carwin, Gonzaga, Mir, Couture, Nog (again), Cro Cop (again), Kongo, Valasquez...etc
They're the relevant HW's in the world at the moment - Bobby Lashley is the closest size wise that Strikeforce can offer to the HW fighters with the size of Brock or Shane. The Alistair Overeem & Bret Rogers fights don't really interest me.
Strikeforce's HW champion Alistair Overeem hasn't lost a match since 2007 with the exception of a no contest against Cro Cop in which Cro Cop decimated him with strikes.We've seen Fedor beat Cro Cop in Pride... So why would we want to see him step into the ring with someone who Cro Cop dominated?
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Permalink Reply by Travis Sullivan on
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fedor is waiting on his m1 global contract to expire. plain and simple, it was about co-promotion for the management of fedor (m1 global) and even though fedor is a 10% owner of m1, he's under a fight contract with them for 3 more fights, and i believe he signed a 5 fight deal with strike force, after that he may be up for the ufc if he doesnt retire, but you cant try and make a statement like he's scared or the co-promotion idea is b*******, but they have offered several 1 fight deals champion v fedor, but dana white wont take it because if his champion looses then that builds up other organizations that are in completion with the ufc. the only time i see dana white accepting a 1 fight deal v fedor is when mayweather signs a deal to fight pacman just to cut out mayweather's ppv sales
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Permalink Reply by Genki Sudo on
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Mr carwin. Dont you think this constant barrage of attacks on fedor are making you look silly? You are an articulate and educated man and must understand that though you are entitled to your opinion, you need to be carefull how you express it. Afterall isnt that what seperates you from brock lesnar?
Fedor has never verbally bashed you or anyone else in the UFC. This is one of the reasons why i support the likes of fedor and others like him such as GSP.
No the best HW fighters in world are not in the UFC. You yourself havent really fought anyone other that gonzaga worthy of mentioning and even then you didnt look too crisp (with respect)
However the best of luck sir for your fight against lesnar...better you than me:D
Shane Carwin said:I respect your opinion but I feel as if I am entitled to my own. The question was how do I (a fighter in the UFC) feel about the claims that Strikeforce has made about the best Heavyweights being in Strikeforce.
Fedor has built an amazing legacy in this sport. His run in Pride was nothing less then epic. A few years a go I would have put him as the clear P4P Best Fighter in the World. I do not think there are many fans or fighters that would dispute that.
Since Pride has closed its operations Fedor has not really fought any elite fighters and he is essentially being feed "names" that would not have a high percentage chance of beating him. They are working hard on protecting his legacy instead of putting the toughest fights in front of him. That is a disservice to him and the legacy he has built.
My response is not a smack at Fedor it is the plain and simple truth that the best fighters are in the UFC. I was going to face a world class fighter in Cain and now a very tough Brock. I do not have any choice in who I face or when I fight. I am asked to go fight and I do it. We did not hold out for a co-promotion or any other ridiculous terms to fight for the UFC title, I was honored to be offered the opportunity. Guys like Chuck Liddel wen to Pride and lost during their prime and they still became icons. I am a fan of warriors. Warriors do not win every fight they just go into battle to win every fight. If that makes me a jerk I am guilty.
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Permalink Reply by Adam Smith on
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Genki,
You get to the heart of this. Fans like you and myself support Shane because of what we see as heart and some character in a sport that has become dominated by lousy sportsmanship after a win and trash talking to boost pre fight hype.
Let's see two gladiators compete and repect each other before and after. Trash talk and celebrations do nothing for me.
Results and humility are the most impressive to me in this most violent of of sports.
And to me mme is still a sport.
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Permalink Reply by Craig Hopkins on
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Shane.. I know Dana is your boss, but dont let him feed you any of his b*******.
When Fedor beat AA. AA was Ranked #2 or #3 depending on what site. And when Fedor beat Tim Syylvia, Tim was ranked #5. So to say Fedor hasnt fought top comp in a while is a lie.
And Sherdog and most sites have Brett Rodgers ranked #6 hvy weight which is higher then Shane.
Also Fedor is waiting on his m1 global contract to expire. plain and simple, it was about co-promotion for the management of fedor (m1 global) and even though fedor is a 10% owner of m1, he's under a fight contract with them for 3 more fights.
Shane is amazing fighter who is down to earth and talks to his fans. But you have to have more respect for a guy like Fedor who is the greatest ever and is very humble himself.
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Permalink Reply by Dan0 on
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I'm glad to see Shane speak his mind rather than state what is politically correct as many of the other (not all) fighters do. It's refreshing to hear what a fighter really thinks. If Shane is speaking the party line that Dana bestows, then I would lose respect. However, he answered the interviewers question, and I'll take that for what it is.
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Permalink Reply by Kevin James on -
Fedor's talent is going to waste because his handlers keep signing him to lesser promotions. Fedor destroys fighters good or bad reguardless. Fedor aside I feel Mr Carwn is just the guy to shut Lesnar up and put him in his place. Dana threw money and marketing at Lesnar and gave him a quick unearned title fight.Once the wwe juice wears off Lesnar will slow greatly. Also why do refs allow Lesnar to lay and pray longers than other fighters? I predict Lesnar will take Carwin down but Shane will get to his feet then Lesnar will wake up looking at the ceiling courtesy of an uppercut!!!! YES!!!
Shane Carwin said:I respect your opinion but I feel as if I am entitled to my own. The question was how do I (a fighter in the UFC) feel about the claims that Strikeforce has made about the best Heavyweights being in Strikeforce.
Fedor has built an amazing legacy in this sport. His run in Pride was nothing less then epic. A few years a go I would have put him as the clear P4P Best Fighter in the World. I do not think there are many fans or fighters that would dispute that.
Since Pride has closed its operations Fedor has not really fought any elite fighters and he is essentially being feed "names" that would not have a high percentage chance of beating him. They are working hard on protecting his legacy instead of putting the toughest fights in front of him. That is a disservice to him and the legacy he has built.
My response is not a smack at Fedor it is the plain and simple truth that the best fighters are in the UFC. I was going to face a world class fighter in Cain and now a very tough Brock. I do not have any choice in who I face or when I fight. I am asked to go fight and I do it. We did not hold out for a co-promotion or any other ridiculous terms to fight for the UFC title, I was honored to be offered the opportunity. Guys like Chuck Liddel wen to Pride and lost during their prime and they still became icons. I am a fan of warriors. Warriors do not win every fight they just go into battle to win every fight. If that makes me a jerk I am guilty.
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Permalink Reply by Dan0 on
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Dear Adam Smith,
I have to say your recent comments to Shane Carwin Make me sick.
I thought you would come to this web site to provide support but you just don’t have the psychological tools.
Good luck with what ever bandwagon you choose to jump on or off of, but you have clearly demonstrated to everyone else you are a fickle fan, with little character. From your comments you have no sense of being real fan, and can hide behind your keyboard where it’s safe, out of harms way.
You are not fit to be a Shane Carwin fan and I hope what ever fighter you choose to support you last longer with them with your distorted sense of loyalty than you did with Shane.
I hope what ever web site you choose to go to, you are not so shallow as you are here but please don’t troll here any more.
Dan0
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Permalink Reply by Totems on -
I do have to disagree about Fedor being protected. With a record of 30-1. To the hardcore MMA fans he is undefeated. He was in a tournament and was cut with an illegal elbow and the fight was stopped. It was going to be a NC but since it was in a tournament. They had to have someone move forward. Fedor is with no question the best HW in the world. You have keep in mind that when PRIDE was around. The HW had alot more fights. Now the best HW have less then 10 fights??
The fact is...The current UFC champion has a record of 4-1. That is not even enough experience to earn your right to the belt. He got the interm belt with a record of 3-1. The UFC has some very good up and coming fighters. The UFC HW division has always been slightly weak. Weaker then all of the divisions. I have been watcing UFC since 1 (When the only way to get them was buying VHS). The last few years. The UFC HW division has made a huge come back.
I just think Brock should have had few more fights before going for the belt. Then he would have earned alot more fans respect.
If anybody has been feed "names" its Brock. Both Randy and Mir has had about 2 years ring rust. Randy from in-activity and Mir recovery from a bad motorcycle accident. Heath a non top 10 fighter. That is Brocks UFC record.
With Shane. He has earned his shot. 11-0 record all in first round. Last 3 in UFC. Shane beat Gonzaga when he was a top 10 HW and very decisive. Shane has earned my respect as a very humble person, a fighter and when he becomes Champ(Before 2010).
WAR CARWIN!!!!
Shane Carwin said:I respect your opinion but I feel as if I am entitled to my own. The question was how do I (a fighter in the UFC) feel about the claims that Strikeforce has made about the best Heavyweights..div>
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