Author: Mike Chiappetta

Shane Carwin: No Regrets, No Blaming Ref, Just Work Towards Rematch

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, interviewYou would probably understand if Shane Carwin had some regrets about his UFC 116 title match loss to Brock Lesnar. After all, he was so close to victory. One big punch here or one little tweak there might …

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You would probably understand if Shane Carwin had some regrets about his UFC 116 title match loss to Brock Lesnar. After all, he was so close to victory. One big punch here or one little tweak there might have made all the difference. He might still be undefeated, with 13 straight first-round finishes and the undisputed UFC heavyweight championship belt in his possession.

But that’s not the type of fighter Carwin is, nor the type of man he is. In his mind, there’s nothing to regret since he followed his gut. When Carwin had Lesnar in trouble, he went for the finish. And though the energy expenditure ultimately factored into the physical problem that made him vulnerable for Lesnar’s second-round comeback, Carwin said there’s no second-guessing his aggressive attitude.

“That’s me, it’s instinctually who I am,” Carwin told MMA Fighting. “I get somebody wounded and I go in for the kill. That’s how I fight. I don’t know if there’s anything that changes that. I don’t know if I want to change that. I think it’s an exciting style, and it’s who I am as a person. I don’t have any regrets with what happened, but I do have things to work on and figure out. Now it’s time to move forward.”

Rubber Match Not Likely in Bonnar-Soszynski Rivalry Anytime Soon

Filed under: UFC, NewsStephan Bonnar’s spent much of the last three years in search of a win, and much of the last year focusing on one man: Krzysztof Soszynski.

After splitting two fights with Soszynski in the last five months, though, it appears th…

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Stephan Bonnar‘s spent much of the last three years in search of a win, and much of the last year focusing on one man: Krzysztof Soszynski.

After splitting two fights with Soszynski in the last five months, though, it appears that a rubber match to their series is not likely to happen in the near future, according to UFC president Dana White.

“Anything can happen, but not right now I wouldn’t say that,” he said. “I don’t think there’s any doubt Stephan won the fight. Stephan clearly won the fight. It was a fun, entertaining, exciting fight, but when isn’t Stephan Bonnar fun and entertaining?”

Dan Hardy on Carlos Condit: He Comes to Brawl, and That’s What I’m All About

Filed under: UFC, News Phase one of Dan Hardy’s three-step plan to get back to a UFC welterweight title shot will begin in London at UFC 120, when he battles Carlos Condit.

Though the fight is not yet officially announced, it’s been confirmed by sever…

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Phase one of Dan Hardy‘s three-step plan to get back to a UFC welterweight title shot will begin in London at UFC 120, when he battles Carlos Condit.

Though the fight is not yet officially announced, it’s been confirmed by several sources, and Hardy himself spoke about the possibility of facing Condit during a recent appearance at UFC 116 in Las Vegas.

“I can’t say the name on the contract, but the speculation is Condit,” Hardy said with a smile. “He’s a real exciting fighter. He comes to brawl and that’s what I’m all about.”

After Meeting With Dana White, Chuck Liddell Still Undecided on Future

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS — Despite a recent dinner meeting between UFC president Dana White and ex-champion Chuck Liddell, the future of the “Iceman” remains uncertain.

While White is on the record saying Liddell will never again fight in the …

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LAS VEGAS — Despite a recent dinner meeting between UFC president Dana White and ex-champion Chuck Liddell, the future of the “Iceman” remains uncertain.

While White is on the record saying Liddell will never again fight in the Octagon, Liddell may still harbor some hopes about continuing to fight, if not in the UFC, then elsewhere. It’s just not a decision that has yet to be reached.

Lesnar vs. Carwin Delivers as Both Men Gamble in Pursuit of Gold

Filed under: UFCLAS VEGAS — Shane Carwin was so close. Maybe all he needed was one more punch, a few more seconds, or a different referee. Any one of the three might have resulted in a new champion being crowned.

He rocked Brock Lesnar, he put him o…

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LAS VEGAS — Shane Carwin was so close. Maybe all he needed was one more punch, a few more seconds, or a different referee. Any one of the three might have resulted in a new champion being crowned.

He rocked Brock Lesnar, he put him on his back, he rained down strikes. They came in a wave, one after the other, 47 in all in a hellacious first-round beating that had ref Josh Rosenthal intently watching the action for a possible stoppage. We were all waiting for it, after all, that’s what Carwin does. He finishes, and he finishes quick. For Lesnar, it must have felt like a barrage. For Carwin, it must have felt like an eternity. He had the champion on the ropes, and he went for it.

It was not to be. In a match fitting of the championship belt contested, Carwin and Lesnar put on a classic display of grit, guts and determination at UFC 116 that stamped Lesnar as the sport’s best heavyweight. But Carwin should return home with no regrets about a performance that would have finished every heavyweight in the world except for one.

UFC 116 Live Blog: Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer Updates

Filed under: UFCThis is the UFC 116 live blog for Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer, a heavyweight bout on tonight’s Spike TV portion of the card.

Schaub (6-1), Shane Carwin’s training partner, faces off against, Tuchscherer (18-2), a teammate of n…

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Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer will battle at UFC 116 in Las Vegas.This is the UFC 116 live blog for Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer, a heavyweight bout on tonight’s Spike TV portion of the card.

Schaub (6-1), Shane Carwin’s training partner, faces off against, Tuchscherer (18-2), a teammate of none other than Brock Lesnar.

The live blog is below.