Shane Carwin Discusses Brock Lesnar, The Possible Interim Title, Fedor, More
Posted by Larry Csonka on 12.09.2009
"The interim title is second place with a medal. I am already in that spot (the No. 1 contender spot), and I do not mind fighting to protect that spot, but I do not need a glorified trophy to do it." - Shane Carwin
- Shane Carwin was recently interviewed by bleacherreport.com, here are the highlights…
On Defending Brock Lesnar: I certainly think Brock gives the fans plenty to pick at when he is healthy and able to defend himself. Here is a guy who not only is so sick he can't fight, but he may never fight again. He has spent a lot of his life being a professional athlete, and then all of a sudden he is at risk of losing his ability to compete. I felt compelled to make sure that people knew I didn't feel that Brock was "ducking me" or any of the other crazy things that were being said. Brock is a warrior, and I do not see him ducking anyone.
On Fighting For An Interim Title: Titles are not important to me. The interim title is second place with a medal. I am already in that spot (the No. 1 contender spot), and I do not mind fighting to protect that spot, but I do not need a glorified trophy to do it. The champion is Brock, and he has the only belt that should matter to any fighter in the heavyweight division. I do not want to be the glorified contender, I want to be the guy that went in and fought the best guy in our division for the most prestigious prize in our sport. Until then, I am just another UFC heavyweight at the top of the division waiting for a fight.
On Being Disappointed In Fedor Signing With Strikeforce: Only because I would like to fight the guy. He is one of the best P4P in the world and as a heavyweight, he is the standard. If you are a true competitor you would want to face Fedor and test yourself against one of the greatest fighters of all time. Fedor could technically be considered undefeated: He has 30 fights and will go down as one of the legends of our sport. Strikeforce has a huge viewing audience, and they are willing to co-promote with M1. I suspect CBS will realize what they have in Fedor and will increase their marketing of him and Strikeforce.
On Not Fighting in Nine Months: Not really; we train hard at Grudge Training Center, and it's not like I am taking time off. The other way to see it is I have had to get ready for two different fighters over three training camps and how much that has improved my game?
On The Heavyweights From This year's Ultimate Fighter: They need to get that cardio up for sure. Guys like Cain Velasquez have unlimited gas tanks, and you do not want to gas against the UFC's elite heavyweights. I think some of those guys are going to be a force in the division, and I look forward to seeing them rise to the top.
Posted By: Guest#0100 (Guest) on December 09, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Classy
Posted By: D. (Guest) on December 09, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Serious question - Who is on Brock's nuts more?
Mir or Carwin?
Posted By: Brad (Guest) on December 09, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Serious question - Who is on Brock's nuts more?
Mir or Carwin?
Posted By: Brad (Guest) on December 09, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Mir. Mir brings him up like he's obsessed. Carwin was just asked about the guy and responded. Good for him that he respects Brock.
Posted By: Guest#7041 (Guest) on December 09, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I now respect Shane Carwin for this. The man has Dignity and deserves every bit of credit for this post.
Posted By: chewb (Guest) on December 09, 2009 at 11:52 PM
wow - Shane stayed classy, didn't knock Brock, and didn't try to talk Brock into using some of his sponsor's supplements.
Hopefully, he'll stay like this.
Posted By: cyks (Guest) on December 10, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Seems like a nice guy
Posted By: Guest#6508 (Guest) on December 10, 2009 at 02:18 AM
Carwin talked trash BEFORE Brock was sick. That's what fighters do. They try to talk a big game and get into each other's heads for that competitive advantage. Now that Brock is down with a legitimate and serious illness, Carwin is going from fighter to person and showing respect. Kudos to him for that. Now if Carwin can get into fighting shape in the next couple months (I believe he had knee surgery), he should fight Big Nog for the interim belt (even though he doesn't seem too compelled to win an interim belt). Otherwise, let Big Nog and Cain throw down. Either of those fights sound fun.
Posted By: MPMoore (Guest) on December 10, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Carwin talked trash while Brock was sick, but nobody knew Brock wa ill. Lesnars intestines had been messed up for over a year and he fought through it. Now that he almost died, everybody respects him.
Posted By: Guest#3305 (Guest) on December 10, 2009 at 03:16 PM
I have to admit I was coming reading this thinking I would end up hating Carwin even more for trash talking Lesnar but he did the opposite and I especially enjoyed the "Brock is not ducking anyone, he is a warrior" sentence.
I'm also impressed at his opinion about Fedor, Strikeforce and CBS, he has the guts to say this while being under UFC Contract ?
Would have paid huge money to see Dana reading this for sure.
And he is RIGHT , Fedor is undefeated.
Posted By: Epic Win For Carwin (Guest) on December 10, 2009 at 10:34 PM
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