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Carwin had compiled a 12-0 career record heading into the night, never once having an opponent last past the first round. There were so many questions heading into the fight. Could Lesnar handle Carwin’s power? Could Carwin deal with the better wrestling of Lesnar? And what would happen if Brock could drag Shane past the first five minutes?

Shane had no intention of letting things go past the first round as he hurt Lesnar standing early and started to rain down heavy blows from the top. Lesnar responded with defensive posturing every time the referee threatened to stand the fight up and did manage to survive, and even get back to his feet, until the bell rang. Between rounds it was clear that Carwin was gassing badly and Brock looked surprisingly fresh.