Shane Carwin Signs With UFC

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 23rd, 2008 • Category: Features

FiveOuncesOfPain.com reports that the UFC has signed highly-touted heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin to a multi-fight contract.Carwin holds a perfect 8-0 record and claims victories over current IFO heavyweight champion Chris Guillen and former UFC fighter Sherman Pendergarst.

Carwin brings with him an impressive athletic background, holding a title as a Division II wrestling champion and also a two-time All-American in football.

Carwin is excited to sign with the UFC:

“I believe the UFC is the NFL of mixed martial arts and I am extremely excited to fight for them,” Carwin said in an exclusive comment to FiveOuncesOfPain.com. “(It’s) a real dream come true.”

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Mike MacLeod is an MMA journalist and freelance writer. In addition to his role as Editor at BadManSports.com, Mike is a contributing writer for FiveOuncesOfPain.com
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2 Responses »

  1. MMAfan5 on January 23rd, 2008 at 4:36 pm:

    THis is a great sign for the UFC - this is guy AMAZING. Best sign in years…

  2. Mike MacLeod on January 23rd, 2008 at 6:09 pm:

    MMAfan5, I agree that this is a good sign. Carwin is impressive and I look forward to seeing him against stronger competition.

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