Originally Published: December 16, 2009, 03:12 AM

Shane Carwin vs. Frank Mir in the works for interim heavyweight title at UFC 111 in March

Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:12 AM |

While UFC president Dana White recently said the status of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar would be decided in the next four to six weeks, things are apparently progressing much faster. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the organization that the UFC is targeting an interim heavyweight title matchup between top contender Shane Carwin and former UFC champion Frank Mir. If both parties agree, the contest may take place at the increasingly attractive UFC 111 event on March 27 in Newark, N.J.

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Embed While UFC president Dana White recently said the status of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar would be decided in the next four to six weeks, things are apparently progressing much faster. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the organization that the UFC is targeting an interim heavyweight title matchup between top contender Shane Carwin and former UFC champion Frank Mir. If both parties agree, the contest may take place at the increasingly attractive UFC 111 event on March 27 in Newark, N.J. <br /><a href='http://www.linedroper.com'>Betting Lines</a> | <a href='http://www.linedroper.com/Soccer/Shane-Carwin-vs-Frank-Mir-in-the-works-for-interim-heavyweight-title-at-UFC-111-in-March'>Shane Carwin vs. Frank Mir in the works for interim heavyweight title at UFC 111 in March</a>