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 When asked about former opponent Brock Lesnar's struggle with divurticulitis, UFC 131's Shane Carwin said on this week's media call, "My thoughts are with Brock right now, that he is able to make a full recovery...hopefully Brock will recover and we can meet again."
It is a compassion and respect that Carwin apparently has for all of his fellow competitors. "Everytime I fight I pray for both fighters to get through it injury free." Just because you honor your opponent does not mean you cannot go to war with them. Shane Carwin certainly does. 12 of his 13 career opponents he has finished in the first round. It is an admirable quality for such a prominent fighter on the UFC roster. On June 11th Shane Carwin will face red hot contender Junior dos Santos in a matchup of the two most explosive knockout artists in the UFC heavyweight division. Neither man has ever been knocked out before, but the expectation is for someone to win via spectacular knockout in this collision. No matter how the fight develops, the fighters trust in the system, rules, and referees to do their job and prevent serious injuries. They are two of the most brutal fighters in the sport, but as respectful and humble sportsmen, Shane Carwin and Junior dos Santos are wonderful headliners and representatives for the sport of MMA.
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