Originally Published: December 16, 2009, 03:20 AM

Shane Carwin would happily fight fellow UFC heavyweight contender Frank Mir

Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:20 AM |

With the Ultimate Fighting Championship's heavyweight division in a bit of disarray due to a rash of fighter injuries and champion Brock Lesnar's mysterious but obviously serious illness, one fighter is openly contemplating options for future fights. Shane Carwin, who was next in line for a title shot until Lesnar was sidelined with injuries, initially opted to fight through his own ailment but has since decided to take time off to rehabilitate and to prepare for the birth of a child. When he returns, though, he's open to a fight with fellow contender Frank Mir.

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Embed With the Ultimate Fighting Championship's heavyweight division in a bit of disarray due to a rash of fighter injuries and champion Brock Lesnar's mysterious but obviously serious illness, one fighter is openly contemplating options for future fights. Shane Carwin, who was next in line for a title shot until Lesnar was sidelined with injuries, initially opted to fight through his own ailment but has since decided to take time off to rehabilitate and to prepare for the birth of a child. When he returns, though, he's open to a fight with fellow contender Frank Mir. <br /><a href='http://www.linedroper.com'>Betting Lines</a> | <a href='http://www.linedroper.com/Soccer/Shane-Carwin-would-happily-fight-fellow-UFC-heavyweight-contender-Frank-Mir'>Shane Carwin would happily fight fellow UFC heavyweight contender Frank Mir</a>