Carwin on Frank Mir vs Kongo
Going into this fight I thought Frank had the MMA advantage. Kongo is a great fighter but Frank has been in the biggest fights of the UFC's history and a three round co-main event is just another day in the office for Frank.
I was surprised that he used his striking to set up his submission but I was not surprised he submitted Kongo. It is very hard to judge much of anything when a fighter wins so dominantly. My initial thoughts were how would Cain vs Mir look? Cain had trouble with Kongo and he is supposed to be one of the elite contenders. Will Nogerias experience be too much for Cain?
A win like Frank had last night propels him to share the top of the division with Nog, Cain and myself. If beating Kongo was enough to propel Cain to number two-contender status, destroying Kongo might edge Cain out. What is more compelling is that Mir made it out of that fight injury free so not only is he at the top of the division he is likely ready to fight sooner then later.
The main question I am getting is would I fight Frank? The answer is easy YES. I am not a fighter who decides who he fights; I fight who I am told to fight. I like it that way, I am not trying to build a legacy I am trying to fight the best fighters in the World and determine where I fit in. Mir is a Multiple time Champion, who has been counted out more then Mike Tyson to only find himself right back at the top. He is a LEGEND of the sport and I would be honored to fight him.
My situation is this. When Brock was finally down and out with his illness UFC matchmaker Joe Silva said to rehab my injuries and get better. I am doing just that (no surgery was required) and fell as if I am getting better. I am sparring and grappling again which are the big steps in getting in fight shape for any of the top HWT's they put in front of me.
On February 11th my wife Lani is expecting our first child together, (I have a son we take care of) a girl named Lexi. This has been a tough pregnancy that has kept us on edge throughout the term. This is why I was unable to attend the fight with Cain in Australia that was offered.
In essence I have to fit into the UFC's plans. I am waiting to see what they have planned for the division and where I fit into the overall plans. I am getting better every day; training hard and I know my time will come.
Thanks to all the TeamCarwin members for all the support and love, it really makes the hard days that much easier. Thank you to my sponsors for believing in me and my family and taking care of us during these times of uncertainty.
Much respect to Frank Mir who showed why he is one of the best HWT's ever.
-Shane
I was surprised that he used his striking to set up his submission but I was not surprised he submitted Kongo. It is very hard to judge much of anything when a fighter wins so dominantly. My initial thoughts were how would Cain vs Mir look? Cain had trouble with Kongo and he is supposed to be one of the elite contenders. Will Nogerias experience be too much for Cain?
A win like Frank had last night propels him to share the top of the division with Nog, Cain and myself. If beating Kongo was enough to propel Cain to number two-contender status, destroying Kongo might edge Cain out. What is more compelling is that Mir made it out of that fight injury free so not only is he at the top of the division he is likely ready to fight sooner then later.
The main question I am getting is would I fight Frank? The answer is easy YES. I am not a fighter who decides who he fights; I fight who I am told to fight. I like it that way, I am not trying to build a legacy I am trying to fight the best fighters in the World and determine where I fit in. Mir is a Multiple time Champion, who has been counted out more then Mike Tyson to only find himself right back at the top. He is a LEGEND of the sport and I would be honored to fight him.
My situation is this. When Brock was finally down and out with his illness UFC matchmaker Joe Silva said to rehab my injuries and get better. I am doing just that (no surgery was required) and fell as if I am getting better. I am sparring and grappling again which are the big steps in getting in fight shape for any of the top HWT's they put in front of me.
On February 11th my wife Lani is expecting our first child together, (I have a son we take care of) a girl named Lexi. This has been a tough pregnancy that has kept us on edge throughout the term. This is why I was unable to attend the fight with Cain in Australia that was offered.
In essence I have to fit into the UFC's plans. I am waiting to see what they have planned for the division and where I fit into the overall plans. I am getting better every day; training hard and I know my time will come.
Thanks to all the TeamCarwin members for all the support and love, it really makes the hard days that much easier. Thank you to my sponsors for believing in me and my family and taking care of us during these times of uncertainty.
Much respect to Frank Mir who showed why he is one of the best HWT's ever.
-Shane
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Comment by chris balsom on December 14, 2009 at 1:46pm - Although i would love to see a Frank and Shane fight i would find this the hardest to watch as i think they're the two of the nicest, intelligent and respectful fighters in the sport, and i would hate to see either of them lose. I think at least a demolition of Mr Lesnar should be seen, before we see this happen! up to the UFC
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Comment by Drgoodspd on December 14, 2009 at 1:28pm
- Carwin will fight Mir....and worldz will collide...the MMA world will never be same...both men are stand-up guyz, and i wish them both MUCH luck.
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Comment by Hector Daza on December 14, 2009 at 1:17pm - The Weight class is getting stacked, Carwin, Brett Rogers, Cain, Fedor, Mir, Nogiura, Broc, ... Cant wait
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Comment by Patricia Lawton on December 14, 2009 at 12:26pm - glad you are taking care of yourself and your family first. whoever and whenever you fight, we are all excited to see you back in the octagon!!
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Comment by Lester Taitague on December 14, 2009 at 12:25pm -
He ain't Champion (yet) but he sure carries himself like one. Classy Shane. Wish other fighters would follow your example.
I know there is also a Beast in there, that none of the other big guys want to wake up via pre-fight mind games (e.g. Mir's big mouth).
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Comment by David Williams on December 14, 2009 at 12:18pm - Jason, Thanks for the update and I agree!
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Comment by James jackson on December 14, 2009 at 12:14pm - I would love to see you and Mir on a UFC fight card. Could be the best hevey weight match up of 2010.
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Comment by David Williams on December 14, 2009 at 12:14pm
- Shane, I hope all goes well with you and Lani. You will be in our thoughts!
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Comment by Jason Genet on December 14, 2009 at 11:21am - Spoken like a Champion
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