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Couture accepts three fight deal from UFC; Faces Lesnar in November
September 4, 2008 |
In a shocking turn of events, Randy Couture, once thought to be banished from the UFC forever, signed a three-fight deal with the company. In an even more shocking announcement, the UFC stated yesterday that Couture would fight the flamboyant, and somewhat sideshow-like, Brock Lesnar. Only a few days ago did it even seem like a reality that “The Natural” would even consider coming back to the UFC, and to that end, it was rumored to be only a one-fight gig. Many thought that the “one fight” was going to be against the winner of the fight between the interim Heavyweight champ, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir, which will take place this December.
In theory, that one fight deal would nullify Couture’s previous disputed deal, and might have paved the way for an amicable exit for one of the top three MMA fighters of all time. As it is, Couture’s new three fight deal will start with Lesnar, and if he wins that he will then fight the winner of the December Nogueira/Mir fight in order to unify the UFC heavyweight and interim heavyweight titles. When speaking of the Couture/Lesnar fight, UFC president Dana White said that this fight could possibly be the highest grossing MMA pay-per-view ever. Given the respect and fan base of Couture, and the sideshow draw that is Lesnar, that may very be the case. It also may be safe to assume that any fight card boasting Couture’s presence will be a huge draw.
The fight as it stands, experience and records not included, appears to look great on paper. This will ultimately be a wrestling lover’s delight. Couture is as good as it gets on the mat, and we all know Lesnar’s wrestling qualifications, WWE exempt, even. Couture, while he is definitely a legend, is only 6-5 over his last 11 fights, which can add a little confidence to the self-assured Lesnar, but he should not read too much into those losses, as those losses came at the hands of some of the best in the business. Nonetheless, Lesnar will use the recent won/loss record of Couture to bolster his case to all who will listen before the fight.
Ironically enough, Kim Couture, wife of Randy, went on record as saying that Lesnar doesn’t pose any more difficult a challenge to “The Natural” than Gabriel Gonzaga or Tim Sylvia. We will go on the record as saying that Lesnar is a better pure wrestler and way stronger than either Sylvia or Gonzaga, or both combined for that matter. With this being said, given Couture’s record and his legend, it is kind of comical to think that an ordinary upstart in the sport could challenge a legend. Then again, the Legend is 45 years old. Conversely, the upstart in question is anything but ordinary and isn’t your average newcomer to the sport.
