MMAjunkie.com Radio: Scott Coker, Shane Carwin, Chris Cope, Joachim Hansen (4/14/2011 3:20:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show some heavy-hitters, including Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, UFC 131 co-headliner and former interim-titleholder Shane Carwin, and former DREAM champ Joachim Hansen. Additionally, "The Ultimate Fighter 13" correspondent Chris Cope calls in, and The Gun Store owner and MMAjunkie.com Radio sponsor Chris Irwin swings by the studio. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Shane Carwin meets newcomer Jon Olav Einemo at UFC 131 (3/23/2011 7:45:00 PM)
Former UFC interim heavyweight champ Shane Carwin meets promotional newcomer and grappling specialist Jon Olav Einemo at UFC 131. UFC president Dana White today confirmed the booking during an online chat with "The Seattle Times." UFC 131 is expected to take place June 11 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Brock Lesnar vs. Junior Dos Santos headlines the night's pay-per-view broadcast.
Shane Carwin meets newcomer Jon Olav Einemo at UFC 131 (3/23/2011 7:45:00 PM)
Former UFC interim heavyweight champ Shane Carwin meets promotional newcomer and grappling specialist Jon Olav Einemo at UFC 131. UFC president Dana White today confirmed the booking during an online chat with The Seattle Times. MMAjunkie.com first reported Carwin's involvement in the June event earlier this year, but officials struggled to secure an opponent.
Carwin Returns at UFC 131, Meets ADCC Champ Einemo (3/23/2011 1:45:49 PM)
Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin will return to the cage at UFC 131, as the Grudge Training Center product squares off with 2003 ADCC submission wrestling champion Jon Olav Einemo.
Shane Carwin Faces Newcomer Jon Olav Einemo at UFC 131 on June 11 (3/23/2011 10:15:57 AM)
Former UFC interim heavyweight champ Shane Carwin will welcome recently-signed Jon Olav Einemo to the Octagon at UFC 131 on June 11 in Vancouver, UFC President Dana White announced on Wednesday.UFC 131 is headlined by The Ultimate Fighter 13 coaches and heavyweight contenders Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos.
Cheick Kongo Plans June UFC Return, Fight with Shane Carwin Possible for UFC 131? (1/26/2011 5:41:34 AM)
After undergoing back surgery in December, heavyweight Cheick Kongo is looking to return to UFC action in June, which would coincide with the expected return of recent heavyweight challenger Shane Carwin at UFC 131.
Ex-UFC champ Shane Carwin may train with Strikeforce's Fedor Emelianenko (1/17/2011 2:45:00 PM)
Two of the world's top heavyweights may cross promotional boundaries and one big ocean for some training. In a recent media call promoting his Feb. 12 fight with Antonio Silva, Strikeforce grand-prix entrant and famed veteran Fedor Emelianenko said his fight camp will be based in his native Russia but that he'd like to train with someone such as Shane Carwin. The U.S.-based Carwin said it'd be an "honor."
UFC's Nelson welcomes fight with Mir, still eyes meeting with Carwin (1/15/2011 2:00:00 PM)
One-time UFC title challenger Shane Carwin recently revealed he was offered a UFC 131 matchup with Roy Nelson before "Big Country" ultimately drew a UFC 130 fight with Frank Mir. It was the second time the two were linked together, as a back injury forced Carwin to withdraw from a planned UFC 125 bout with Nelson. But with rumors swirling that Nelson turned down the second Carwin offering, the winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 10" has a simple message: Bring it on.
Shane Carwin confirms likely UFC 131 slot, was offered Roy Nelson fight (1/11/2011 5:50:00 PM)
Following recent back surgery, Shane Carwin expects to make his return to the cage in June at UFC 131. MMAjunkie.com first passed along the news on Monday, and Carwin confirmed the tentative booking on his official website, www.shane-carwin.com. In the update, Carwin also confirmed he had been approached about fighting "The Ultimate Fighter 10" winner Roy Nelson before he ultimately was scheduled for a meeting with Frank Mir at UFC 130.
Carwin Agrees to Return at UFC 131, Was Offered Nelson Bout (1/11/2011 12:54:32 PM)
Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin has agreed to make his Octagon return in June.
Shane Carwin Returns at UFC 131 on June 11 in Vancouver (1/11/2011 8:18:19 AM)
Heavyweight contender Shane Carwin is slated to fight for the first time since undergoing back surgery when the UFC returns to Vancouver for UFC 131 on June 11, but the former interim champ doesn't yet have an opponent after a proposed bout with Roy Nelson fell apart.
Shane Carwin Sidelined 8 to 12 Weeks After Successful Back Surgery (11/5/2010 7:00:36 AM)
UFC heavyweight contender Shane Carwin is expected to resume training in 8 to 12 weeks after undergoing successful back surgery earlier this week to relieve pressure on nerves which recently forced him out of a January meeting with Roy Nelson.
Carwin Faces Lengthy Rehab Following Spinal Surgery (11/4/2010 10:11:53 AM)
Once-beaten heavyweight contender Shane Carwin underwent successful spinal surgery on Tuesday to repair damage to the C5, C6 and C7 vertebrae in his neck
Carwin recovering from back surgery, eyes return to contact in eight to 12 weeks (11/3/2010 7:50:00 PM)
Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin is recovering from a Tuesday surgery on his back that his manager, Jason Genet, has deemed "successful." Genet posted updates on his Twitter account today regarding his client's condition. "Carwin is out of surgery and in the recovery room," Genet stated. "No complications during surgery."
UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin undergoes back surgery today (11/2/2010 2:55:00 PM)
The back injury that forced former UFC interim champion Shane Carwin out of UFC 125 now has put him in the operating room. Carwin, who was slated to fight fellow heavyweight Roy Nelson at the Jan. 1 show, recently pulled out of the fight because of lingering back problems. Rather than risk the injury worsening and having an unknown recovery and return time, he opted for surgery, which began this morning.
Belfort, Carwin, Diaz and Silva chosen for next Round 5 figurine series (11/1/2010 1:20:50 PM)
Round 5 has chosen Vitor Belfort, Shane Carwin, Nate Diaz and Thiago Silva for its next line of UFC figurines. The four UFC regulars will be available in early 2011 as the "Ultimate Collector" Series 5. The fighters were chosen based on fan popularity and now brings the total number of Round 5 offerings to more than 25.
Injured Shane Carwin pulls out of UFC 125 co-main event with Roy Nelson (10/26/2010 2:30:00 PM)
A back injury and expected surgery have forced Shane Carwin out of his UFC 125 co-main-event fight with fellow heavyweight Roy Nelson. After dealing with back pain, the former title challenger underwent an MRI on Monday that detected an injury that "may really require surgery," he wrote on his official website, shane-carwin.com. UFC officials have not announced his withdrawal from the UFC 125 card, which takes place Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Carwin Exiting UFC 125 with Back Injury (10/26/2010 8:25:36 AM)
A back injury will force once-beaten heavyweight contender Shane Carwin to withdraw from his matchup with “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 10 winner Roy Nelson at UFC 125 “Resolution” on Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
Carwin out of UFC 125 (10/26/2010 6:36:28 AM)
The long awaited return of heavy weight title contender Shane Carwin has been put on hold due to a back injury which will prevent him from competing. Carwin was set...
Shane Carwin Pulls Out of UFC 125 Fight with Roy Nelson (10/26/2010 4:36:14 AM)
Shane Carwin has been forced to withdraw from the UFC 125 co-main event against Roy Nelson on Jan. 1 after a back injury that will likely require surgery recently sidelined the heavyweight contender. The UFC 125 fight card is headlined by a rematch between light champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard.
Shane Carwin Out of UFC 125 Co-Main Event Against Roy Nelson with Injured Back (10/26/2010 4:36:14 AM)
Shane Carwin has been forced to withdraw from the UFC 125 co-main event against Roy Nelson on Jan. 1 after a back injury that will likely require surgery recently sidelined the heavyweight contender. The UFC 125 fight card is headlined by a rematch between light champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard.
Shane Carwin Out of UFC 125 Fight Against Roy Nelson with Injured Back (10/26/2010 4:36:14 AM)
A back injury has forced heavyweight contender Shane Carwin to withdraw from his matchup with Roy Nelson, which was slated to co-headline UFC 125 on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas.
Carwin Names Nelson as UFC 125 Foe (10/15/2010 12:31:04 AM)
Former interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin will meet Roy Nelson at UFC 125 on New Year’s Day at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Carwin on Thursday confirmed the news via his Twitter account
Ufc 125 Set: Edgar Vs. Maynard, Carwin Vs. Nelson (10/14/2010 3:36:57 PM)
It will be a battle for the best lightweight in the world and a battle of the big men as UFC 125 heads to Las Vegas on Jan 1, 2011. On Thursday, the UFC officially announced the New Year's Day card which will be headlined by UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar defending his title against top contender Gray Maynard, while former champion Shane Carwin gets back in action taking on former "Ultimate Fighter" winner Gray Maynard...
Nelson Is More Than Happy To Fight Carwin (10/8/2010 9:52:44 PM)
Roy Nelson talks about a potential match-up against Shane Carwin, his recovery from knee surgery, and how hard it is to keep him out of the cage when a fight is offered...
Carwin to Return at UFC 125 (10/7/2010 12:06:01 AM)
Once-beaten heavyweight contender Shane Carwin will return to the Octagon at UFC 125 on Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
Carwin Returns New Year's Day, Nelson Possible (10/5/2010 7:04:39 PM)
After a near miss in his last fight that saw him almost take the UFC heavyweight title from Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin is ready to return to the Octagon, and he's targeting a New Year's Day fight at UFC 125...
Heavyweight Shane Carwin expects return at UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (10/5/2010 4:00:00 PM)
Former title challenger and current heavyweight Shane Carwin expects a return to the cage on Jan. 1. Carwin today Tweeted his tentative booking for the first-of-the-year UFC 125 card, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. No opponent has been determined, according to Carwin.
Shane Carwin vs. Roy Nelson Targeted for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (updated) (10/5/2010 8:01:50 AM)
Recent heavyweight challenger Shane Carwin is expects to return to action at UFC 125 and will likely face Roy Nelson at the January 1 event in Las Vegas. UFC 125 is headlined by lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard.
Shane Carwin vs. Roy Nelson Targeted for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (10/5/2010 7:00:50 AM)
Recent heavyweight challenger Shane Carwin is expects to return to action at UFC 125 and will likely face Roy Nelson at the January 1 event in Las Vegas. UFC 125 is headlined by lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard.
Shane Carwin Expects to Return at UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (10/5/2010 7:00:50 AM)
Recent heavyweight challenger Shane Carwin expects to return to action at UFC 125, but does not yet have an opponent for the January 1 event in Las Vegas. UFC 125 is headlined by lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard.
WEC 51 meet and greet includes Liddell, Faber, Carwin, NBA's "Birdman" (9/27/2010 11:00:00 AM)
While this week's "WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan" event features one of the most star-studded lineups in the promotion's nine-year history, the company brass isn't relying on the in-cage action as the night's only attraction. WEC officials recently announced a star-studded pre-fight meet-and-greet for WEC 51 ticket holders. It includes Chuck Liddell, Urijah Faber, Shane Carwin, Punkass and Skyscrape from the TapouT crew, and Chris "Birdman" Anderson from the NBA's Denver Nuggets.
Carwin Linked To Federal Steroids Conspiracy Case (8/19/2010 8:36:00 PM)
A federal judge levied a four-year prison sentence in Alabama to J. Michael Bennett for selling and distributing anabolic steroids, and several athletes were named as recipients for the drugs including former UFC heavyweight champion Shane Carwin...
U.S. Attorney Says Carwin Obtained Steroids (8/14/2010 1:18:48 PM)
Shane Carwin has been named by a U.S. attorney as one of 22 professional athletes who obtained steroids through an Alabama pharmacy, the Mobile Press Register reported Friday on AI.com.