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Shane Carwin

"The Engineer"
12-2-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Junior Dos Santos · Unanimous Decision · Jun 11, 2011

12-2-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Junior Dos SantosUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin·June 11, 2011

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CAREER SUMMARY

Shane Carwin holds a professional MMA record of 12-2-0. Carwin has won 12 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Carwin lands 4.44 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 1.02 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 11, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
265 lbs120 kg
Reach
80"203 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jan 4, 1975
Age
51
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Greeley, Colorado, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Junior Dos Santos
    UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· Jun 11, 2011· Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 13-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Brock LesnarTitle bout
    UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:19
  3. WIN
    vs Frank Mir×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Interim Heavyweight· 12-0 vs 13-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:48
    KOTN
  4. WIN
    vs Gabriel Gonzaga
    UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· Mar 6, 2009· Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 10-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:09
  5. WIN
    vs Neil Wain
    UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· Oct 18, 2008· Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:31
  6. WIN
    vs Christian Wellisch
    UFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 8-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:44
  7. WIN
    vs Sherman Pendergarst
    Ring of Fire· Dec 1, 2007· 8-0 vs 10-8
    TKO
  8. WIN
    vs Rex Richards
    Mississippi Regional· Oct 27, 2007· 7-0 vs 4-1
    SUB
  9. WIN
    vs Rick Slaton
    Ring of Fire· Sep 15, 2007· 6-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
  10. WIN
    vs Chris Guillen
    Texas Regional· Jun 24, 2006· 5-0 vs 9-6
    SUB
  11. WIN
    vs Justice Smith
    X-1 World Events 6· Jun 3, 2006· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:31
  12. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Texas Regional· Apr 29, 2006· 3-0
    SUB
  13. WIN
    vs Casey Jackson
    X-1 World Events 5· Mar 18, 2006· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 0:22
  14. WIN
    vs Carlton Jones
    WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4· Oct 13, 2005· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:11

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Grudge Training Center

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power98
Kick power50
Punch speed71
Kick speed47
Accuracy61
Takedowns87
Ground striking98
Submissions43
Chin96
Body strength94
Cardio62

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 12-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.44per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.73per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.02per 15 min
29% success
Takedowns stuffed43%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.44per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.73per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.02per 15 min
29% success
Takedowns stuffed43%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Shane Carwin sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Shane Carwin has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ KOTNvs Frank Mir · UFC 111: St-Pierre vs HardyMar 27, 2010

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Shane Carwin earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Shane Carwin's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#10 Heavyweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
3

Heavyweight

#1#5#10#15Feb 4, 2013 · #10Feb 25, 2013 · #10#10

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1769▼20
Peak
1840Mar 27, 2010
Rated fights
13
1500160017001800200620072008200920102011Oct 14, 2005 · 1562Mar 18, 2006 · 1593Jun 3, 2006 · 1623Jun 24, 2006 · 1649Sep 15, 2007 · 1666Oct 27, 2007 · 1705Dec 1, 2007 · 1722May 24, 2008 · 1751Oct 18, 2008 · 1774Mar 7, 2009 · 1806Mar 27, 2010 · 1840Jul 3, 2010 · 1789Jun 12, 2011 · 17691769

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Frequently asked questions

When does Shane Carwin fight next?

Shane Carwin has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Shane Carwin's record?

Shane Carwin's professional MMA record is 12-2-0.

Who is Shane Carwin fighting next?

Shane Carwin's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Shane Carwin fight last?

Shane Carwin most recently fought Junior Dos Santos at UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin on Saturday, June 11, 2011, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Shane Carwin fight in?

Shane Carwin fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Shane Carwin have?

Shane Carwin has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Shane Carwin won?

Shane Carwin has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Shane Carwin?

Shane Carwin is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Shane Carwin weigh?

Shane Carwin weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).

What is Shane Carwin's reach?

Shane Carwin has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Shane Carwin?

Shane Carwin is 51 years old (born Jan 4, 1975).

Where is Shane Carwin from?

Shane Carwin is from the United States.

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