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SI.com Interveiews Shane

No one was more surprised than Shane Carwin to learn that his bout with Cain Velasquez was being scrapped in favor of an immediate title shot against UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar at UFC 106 in November.
"My manager called late, which is never a good sign," Carwin said. "He told me the news and I was shocked. I was half asleep when I got the call but I was excited and in shock all at the same time. I woke up my wife and I think she thought I was just messing around with her."
The UFC's about-face was completely genuine, however, and now Lesnar (4-1) will do something he's never done in his brief career as a pro fighter: pick on someone his own size.

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Keith Young Comment by Keith Young on August 31, 2009 at 3:19pm
Good Luck Shane we have the confidence you will win the fight!! You have worked so hard to make a name for yourself to let some arrogant SOB to come along and be totally disrepectful to the other fighters!! How is a guy like Lesnar able to fight and ranked number 1 being 4-1 is a complete joke... The rank system is a JOKE!! Shane you will be ranked #1 after the fight.. All the Shane Carwin fans are pulling for you my friend we will be watching and please pull strength fron within knowing we are behind you 100%. Good Luck CHAMP!!
James Leer Comment by James Leer on August 27, 2009 at 4:20pm
I've been praying for Shane to get a shot at the title. Never been so psyched to see a fight. The clash of the titans. Like someone else said on this site, it's time for Brock to pick on someone his own size. Giggity!
Steve Cook Comment by Steve Cook on August 26, 2009 at 8:00am
You got this, ain't a thang. So many people are behind you Shane, show that punk what it truely means to be a MMA fighter.
wil Horton Comment by wil Horton on August 24, 2009 at 8:28am
It appears for this fight it will behoove Shane the engineer to utilize a superior intellect , frustrating and befuddling the opponent at any opportunity that presents itself.
Eric J. Schultz Comment by Eric J. Schultz on August 23, 2009 at 10:39am
Good luck Shane! This guy is a tool and needs to be taken out - fight smart and know we are pulling for you!
Chris Leach Comment by Chris Leach on August 23, 2009 at 8:01am
Win or lose this one Shane, you will have almost every fight fan in the world behind you. This is your time - you have proven yourself in the octagon and truly earned your shot at the title of best fighter on the planet. I will be watching and hoping you do what we all know you can do - and knock Lesnar clean out. You deserve this mate - you are a better man than he is, more humble and have more heart. Go out there and be the champion of the world!
Dutch Martin Comment by Dutch Martin on August 23, 2009 at 6:36am
I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THIS FIGHT!!! I've been wanting this fight to happen for a long time! Ever since Brock Lesnar's disrespectful behavior at UFC 100, I've been dying for someone to step up and give him a well-deserved butt-whippin'. As far as size, agility, wrestling/ground game, and punching power, Shane matches up perfectly with Lesnar. I would also give Shane a slight edge in the speed department. I'm rootin' for Shane to land one of those fight-ending right-hands that put Christian Wellich and Gabriel Gonzaga on Dream Street. Knock 'em out, Shane!
Jamie Comment by Jamie on August 22, 2009 at 7:31pm
Kick his ass Shane!
Ryan Scott Browning Comment by Ryan Scott Browning on August 22, 2009 at 5:17pm
OMG I have been waiting for this for a long time. Hammer his ass Carwin! Please buddy!
Mike Mitzel Comment by Mike Mitzel on August 22, 2009 at 3:29pm
Bringing the title home to the 5280 for Christmas .

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