HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING

Shane Carwin

12-2

Age

Height

6'2"

Weight

254 lbs

Reach

80"

Avg Fight Time

04:32

Gym

—

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4

Last 5

LLWWW

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Greeley, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Junior Dos Santos

UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Brock Lesnar

UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· 2010-07-03

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R2 2:19

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 2:19

WIN

vs Frank Mir

UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· 2010-03-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 3:48

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:48

WIN

vs Gabriel Gonzaga

UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· 2009-03-07

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:09

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:09

WIN

vs Neil Wain

UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· 2008-10-18

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R1 1:31

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 1:31

WIN

vs Christian Wellisch

UFC 84: Ill Will· 2008-05-24

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:44

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:44

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.4/min

Grappling

1.42 TD

Defense

54%

⚖️Shane adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

50% of KOs

Punches to Head From Mount

25% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

25% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

47%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

54%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

19% acc22%

Clinch

61% acc31%

Ground

79% acc47%

Striking Differential+0.85/min

4.38 landed/min3.53 absorbed/min

4.38

Landed/Min

3.53

Absorbed/Min

1.89

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed139

Sig. Strikes Attempted294

Key Insights

Shane is active on the ground (50%).

Primarily a headhunter with 83% targeting the head.

High KD rate (1.89/fight).

Clinch active: 31% of output in the clinch (61% accuracy).

Effective ground striker: 47% from ground at 79% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

33%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

43%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

33%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

1.42

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

29%

Accuracy

Key Insights

TD defense at 43% could be a vulnerability.

Lower TD accuracy (33%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 47% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

262

6.89

Ratio

Absorbed

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

8/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

26.5

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.2

Standing %

84%

R3 vs R1 Output

100%

Steady

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (6.89x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (26.5) - maintains relentless pace.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 6 fights

R1 Control

1:08

R2 Control

R3 Control

0:32

R1 to Final

-74%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+18.1pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+18.1pp

Body

-3.4pp

Leg

-14.7pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-52.6pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights