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Shane Carwin Targeting UFC Title, Brock Lesnar Rematch

41-year-old former UFC heavyweight slugger Shane Carwin retired from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) a few years back and hasn’t competed since 2011 after suffering a series of injuries that would force him out of the cage. At the time, however, the former title challenger was a force to be reckoned with in

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At the time, however, the former title challenger was a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division, compiling a 4-2 UFC record with four stoppage victories as well as a 12-2 overall record.

Five years later, Carwin may not be done yet.

Apparently healthy, Carwin recently spoke with getmoresports.com, admitting that he’s been ‘pondering a comeback’. And if he were to make a return, the knockout artist knows exactly what he wants: the UFC heavyweight title, or a rematch with ex-champion and professional wrestler Brock Lesnar:

“I am rehabbing and pretty much recovered,” Carwin said. “I am pondering a comeback. I just need the right motivation or opponent. I’d like to get the belt and retire after defending it. Or just beat up Brock again.

“I still compete with the best of them and could beat any of them.”

Lesnar and Carwin faced off back at UFC 116 in July 2010 with Lesnar’s then held heavyweight strap hanging in the balance. Carwin actually dished out quite a beating on Lesnar in the first round, sending a bloodied champion back to his corner before unfortunately suffering a submission loss to Lesnar in the second stanza.

Clearly confident that he could still compete with the best, what do you make of Carwin contemplating a potential return to action? Is it realistic? Can he still hang with the elite at this stage of his career?

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UFC 141: What a Loss to Alistair Overem Would Mean for Brock Lesnar’s Career

When former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar steps into the octagon against former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem on December 30, in the Main Event of UFC 141. It will have been 433 days since Lesnar’s last fight. A T…

A TKO loss to Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 back in October of 2010, where Lesnar lost the UFC Heavyweight title.

Much has happened in the heavyweight division since Lesnar’s last fight.

Junior Dos Santos has won the UFC Heavyweight title, with a TKO against Cain Velasquez at UFC on Fox 1 to win the championship.

Frank Mir has won two fights in a row, giving him three in a row overall. He put himself right back in position for another title shot.

Cheick Kongo has won two fights in a row and has entered a short list of top contenders.

Mark Hunt, Stefan Struve, Brendan Schaub, and Dave Herman have all picked up impressive wins inside the octagon.

So where does all of this leave Lesnar?

A win against Overeem puts Lesnar in a title fight with Dos Santos some time in the Summer of 2012, when Dos Santos returns from his meniscus injury.

But a loss would mean a big setback for his career.

After two bouts with diverticulitis, Lesnar’s career has turned into somewhat of a race against the clock. That may be the case for his life as well.

Against someone like Overeem, who has 15 KO/TKO wins in his career, he will be looking to attack Lesnar’s mid-section, the location of his diverticulitis.

Lesnar has two things going for him right now:

1. After Dos Santos, Mir, Velasquez, and Overeem, there are no heavyweights worthy of being included in a “Tier 1” category. There is a horrible lack of top contenders in that division right now.

A fight between Kongo and Browne would be interesting to see who truly belongs in the elite class, but that fight is a long way from even being proposed. Let alone happening.

2. Lesnar is one of the biggest draws, if not the biggest draw in the UFC today or ever. Joe Silva will always be looking to put him in big fights to rack in big Pay-Per-View numbers.

Lesnar has appeared in the Main Event in four of the top six PPV’s in UFC history, including the top two.

A loss in a week and a half would, for the time being, knock Lesnar out of the top tier. It would make him an attractive opponent for Shane Carwin when he returns from surgery in mid-2012. It would be a rematch of their heavyweight title match from July of 2010.

For Lesnar, 25 minutes on Saturday may very well decide the rest of his life.

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5 Reasons Brock Lesnar Should Retire

Brock Lesnar’s return to the UFC is up in limbo. Although the former champ has stated that he is ready to return, themmacorner.com has reported that sources close to Lesnar’s camp said he has been advised by doctors not to continue training…

Brock Lesnar’s return to the UFC is up in limbo.

Although the former champ has stated that he is ready to return, themmacorner.com has reported that sources close to Lesnar’s camp said he has been advised by doctors not to continue training and fighting due to the amount of stress it puts on the body.

Lesnar has been MMA’s biggest draw since entering the sport in 2007.

Sadly though, Lesnar’s battle with the diverticulitis has put his career on hold twice.

If you don’t believe Lesnar should leave the sport, here are five reasons why he should.

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MMA: 6 Rematches We’d Love to see

At UFC 134, MMA fans around the world were treated to an amazing event as the UFC returned to Brazil for the first time since 1998. At the event, fans got to see two highly anticipated rematches, Forrest Griffin vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua II…

At UFC 134, MMA fans around the world were treated to an amazing event as the UFC returned to Brazil for the first time since 1998.

At the event, fans got to see two highly anticipated rematches, Forrest Griffin vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua II and Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami II.

Neither fight disappointed and sent home those in the Brazilian crowd especially happy.

When the demand for it is right, and certain factors are taken into place, a rematch can be just as exciting if not more exciting than the first match.

Here are some fights that fans would love to see again.

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Brock Lesnar and 5 of the Most Overrated and Overhyped MMA Fighters

We all have that one guy who we consider to be one of our favorites even though we now for a fact he’s a little bit overrated.For me it’s Brock Lesnar, but unlike most people I dont go around saying “Brock Lesnar could beat Fedor in his prime…

We all have that one guy who we consider to be one of our favorites even though we now for a fact he’s a little bit overrated.

For me it’s Brock Lesnar, but unlike most people I dont go around saying “Brock Lesnar could beat Fedor in his prime,” because that is just crazy talk. Here are a few of the most overhyped and overrated fighters in MMA.

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UFC 133 Preview: Is Yoshihiro Akiyama Fighting for His Job?

In Yoshihiro Akiyama’s short UFC career he has earned a Fight of the Night bonus in every fight. The only problem is he has gone 1-2, winning a very close fight at UFC 100 and dropping his last two fights. Akiyama has been entertaining to watch, …

In Yoshihiro Akiyama’s short UFC career he has earned a Fight of the Night bonus in every fight.

The only problem is he has gone 1-2, winning a very close fight at UFC 100 and dropping his last two fights.

Akiyama has been entertaining to watch, but entertaining losses can only get you so far.

Akiyama is 13-3 (2) overall in his career. The Japanese star has shown his great chin and ability to dish out shots just as hard as he can take them.

A combination of Akiyama’s cardio and poor planning have been his downfall in the last two fights.

Akiyama opened up strong in both bouts. Akiyama got the better of Chris Leben for much of their fight. Leben took advantage of a gassed Akiyama though, defeating him by submission with seconds left.

Akiyama faced Michael Bisping next, rocking the Brit in the first round. Bisping became more technical in his striking in the next two rounds and won the fight by decision.

Akiyama is never in a boring fight and as one of Japan’s top stars, he is a great asset to the UFC.

But Akiyama will have to do more in order to keep his job.

One step in the right direction would be to defeat his next opponent, Vitor Belfort at UFC 133.

Belfort was the most recent victim of middleweight champion Anderson Silva. A win over Belfort would put Akiyama’s career back on track.

Akiyama will come in highly motivated to win. Not just to keep his job, but as a dedication to the people who have had to suffer because of the terrible earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March.

If the fight is an exciting one and Akiyama loses, I don’t believe he will lose his job just yet. He will be on the chopping block, however, if he can’t turn it around.

Akiyama has international appeal and is an exciting fighter. But seeing him cut may become a reality if he does not win.

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