Snapshot of the Day 2: Shane Carwin

by Nick Thomas on Mar 2, 2009 1:54 PM EST

Kevin Iole says Carwin’s heavyweight hype on the line:

"Carwin, who said he has to struggle to fit his hands into the same 4XL gloves that Lesnar wears, would almost certainly become a title contender with a decisive victory over Gonzaga."

"Carwin, who said he's 6-2, figures to weigh around 255 against Gonzaga, cutting down from about 280 pounds. He's been working with John Chaimberg, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre's strength and conditioning coach, in order to improve his speed, quickness and agility. He wants to be stronger and faster, not necessarily bigger."

HT: FIGHT! magazine.

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Carwin vs. Gonzaga

Man, I am pumped for this fight!

by SanDiegoMMA.net on Mar 2, 2009 2:06 PM EST reply actions

Carwin’s hype will be dead after his first loss? Please.

by Derek Suboticki on Mar 2, 2009 2:11 PM EST reply actions

His hype will definitely take a hit. With Carwin and Velasquez climbing up the later, the first to take a loss will lose their hype to the other.

by SanDiegoMMA.net on Mar 2, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions

Carwin is going to brutalize Gonzaga.

by Bigperm on Mar 2, 2009 2:17 PM EST reply actions

I have yet to see Carwin in action

so I am excited to see this one.

Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.

by dnevil001 on Mar 2, 2009 2:31 PM EST reply actions

I haven't seen much either,

But he’s one of those “get’s hit, then gets pissed kinda guys” so as a fan I hope that hit dont end it before he gets pissed

all you gotta do is...

by imapimp08 on Mar 3, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions

he looks old

by Bandaka on Mar 2, 2009 2:34 PM EST reply actions

Gonzaga by TKO.

Yeah I said it.

by DirtyML on Mar 2, 2009 2:36 PM EST reply actions

100% opposite here

by Derek Suboticki on Mar 2, 2009 2:38 PM EST reply actions

I think it’s too soon to put him up against Gonzaga.

"My job is a decision-making job, and as a result, I make a lot of decisions." --George W. Bush, The Decider, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 3, 2007

by lovingmma25 on Mar 2, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions

Carwin’s work with Chaimberg should pay off. So far, that guy has been golden for GSP, Marquardt, and Rashad.

This is an intriguing fight. Carwin is not afraid to strike on the feet, and has very good TD ability. He’ll be slightly larger than Gonzaga, which is not common for Gonzaga to face. Gonzaga is a monster when he’s controlling the fight, but has folded when his opponent takes what he’s dishing out, and gives it right back. If Carwin can weather the storm, this should be a very good fight.

by Hardcharger on Mar 2, 2009 2:45 PM EST reply actions

Shane Carwin makes me feel puny.

Keep firing Assholes!

by Ubernoober on Mar 2, 2009 3:49 PM EST reply actions

Carwin by rape (GnP) in the first (degree).

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Mar 2, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions

Gonzaga by OMGWTF!?!?! just like when he took out Cro Cop.

by BadB on Mar 2, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions

Gonzaga will need combinations to beat Carwin. One shot will not do it.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Mar 2, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions

Gonzaga by knee bar.

by Tim Burke on Mar 2, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions

Carwin by being bigger and stronger.

"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on Mar 2, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions

I really have no friggin clue about this fight. Not enough info on Carwin and Gonzaga doesn’t always deal with aggressiveness well.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Mar 2, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions

nick, i thought we were doing WEC 39 betting game? ..and how do the belts work? why was isey given a belt when someone else had 7k winnings on UFC95? ..are we supposed to bet only 1k?

i know this isnt the right place to say this, but i dont think you’d see my msg if i post it on the last betting game post. :)

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by Anton Tabuena on Mar 3, 2009 1:45 AM EST reply actions

The biggest issue for me is...

who is Shane Carwin? I know that GG can wilt when fights aren’t going his way…but he’s a big dude, with lots of skill and he hits like a truck.

All I know about Carwin is that he’s big and a good wrestler, and he’s pounded out lots of TOTAL scrubs and never seen past 180 seconds, let alone a 2nd round. We have no clue how he stands up to actually taking punishment because he’s overwhelming turds like Neil Wain…this is REAL test for Carwin. His gas tank is highly questionable (in terms of battle tested-ness) and he’s going to actually get hit by a certified bad ass and even if he puts GG on his back he’s dealing with someone with legit submission skills.

If he wins, I’m sold but if not I think we’ll know there was a lot of smoke and mirrors.

I am the bastard love child of Junie Browning and Diamond Dave Kaplan.

by The_Gaijin on Mar 3, 2009 11:56 AM EST reply actions