UFC Quick Quote: Randy Couture on possible return (Plus a FREE book giveaway)

its not the best fight out there but i would still love to see it and i would not care where or with who it took place, if dana is smart he will give in on this one and let randy fight him just sign fedor to a 1 fight deal or what ever he wants. randy will lose and than fight his ramaining fight against nog or just retire(probally retire after the beating he will take).

Real simple, I would love to see that fight happen in the UFC, just to have Dana eat his words, when Randy gets beat by Fedor. After seeing what he did to Timmy, i highly doubt that Couture stands a chance.

I really feel like at this point Randy needs to get it sorted out or 2 guys are going to move in on his “big fight” opportunity. Those 2 fighters being Josh Barnett (as he gets exposed to America) and Andrei Arvlovski, who got a huge pop at Affliction (weighins and main show, both times).

Both are capable of beating Fedor and once that happens, the stock for Randy/Fedor drops significantly.

Why would we not want to see Couture/Fedor? Couture has been one of the best fighters, hint “Captain America” “That guy is my Hero” These things have been said about Couture. If this is Couture’s last fight, then why not Fedor? I’m sure it would sell out right away. I would rather see it in a cage than the ring, but thats just my opinion.

FUCKIN A Lets do it!

It is significant that Couture is leaving the door open for a fight in the UFC.
I have no doubt, that it would suit Randy better to fight Fedor in the Octagon.
He could control Fedor against the cage, or at least he would hope to.
Make it happen Dana.

IF there was ever a marquee match up of a UFC legend, and a legend from over seas , this is it! If Fedor has shown any weakness, it’s being cut, and he has been taken down from time to time. If anyone might have the ground and pound to cut him, or stop him it could be Couture, or Fedor could just keep living up to the hype, get taken down and reverse it into an Armbar..Can’t wait!

I would love to see this fight, even though Couture would get smashed, It would make any card a good card.

Randy vs. Fedor in the UFC. Who wouldn’t want to see that. Since Randy’s big comeback in the Heavyweight division, thats all anyone has been talking about. I think Randy is the perfect matchup for Fedor, and as Dana and Rogan have said, “I am done counting this guy out”. LETS GET IT ON!!!

The only person with the potential to beat fedor is BROCK LESNAR.

yupp you heard it here first.

Fedor and Randy is still a must happen fight. I’ve seen a lot of people say, after watching Fedor’s dismantling of Sylvia that Couture wouldn’t stand a chance. What did everyone say about Couture’s fight with Rizzo the second time? What about Couture’s fight with Chuck the first time they fought? What about Coutures fight with Sylvia when he made his comeback. And many people even counted Couture out against Gabe. My point is that Couture has amazed the world more time than one, and seems to thrive in the not underdog role, but the NO CHANCE role. In my opinion he has more than earned the opportunity to do it again. Couture is a true ambassador of the sport, a living legend, as well is Fedor.

I would love to get the opportunity to see two living legends of the sport go at it.

If there is one thing in my years as a fan of MMA, it is to NEVER count out Randy Couture.

I think that this fight should happen after randy dominated two of the top ten heavyweights in the world (Sylvia & Gonzaga). And now that Fedor has demolished Tim Sylvia and the current UFC interim heavy weight champ (Nogueira) not once but twice, why wouldn’t the MMA fans want to see this happen!? It would prove once and for all who the best heavy weight in the sport today is, hands down. The advantage will go to Randy in the octagon, but Fedor in a ring. I believe Randy won’t want to stand very long with Fedor…. That is all..

Randy has proven in the past that he can come up with a specific gameplan to beat whoever he’s up against. Although, I wouldn’t pick Randy to win this fight, I would still love to see it. Also, this fight would be a much bigger deal to the mainstream media if it took place in the UFC. Could be huge.

I absolutely want to see that fight as they’re the top 2 heavyweights in the world, the absolute classiest fighters most amazing ambassadors for the sport, and solid individuals outside of MMA, who are a pleasure to watch alone, let alone against one another. Make.It.Happen.

Would the majority of the MMA world like to see Randy and Fedor finally fight? Of course. However, for various reasons that may not happen. A solution? Offer Randy Anderson Silva at 205. The often touted top Pound-for-Pound fighter, might be a bigger draw than the Fedor fight.

i feel that this fight has to happen for couture because people say that fedor is the best heavyweght ever and couture wants to solidify his place in mma history as the best mma fighter to live and it has to happen soon because randy is only getting older and his chances of winning are only getting smaller

and as times goes on people only lose intrest this fight should have happened years ago when randy was in his prime and if he loses you only wonder could he have beat him when he was younger

I’ve seen a lot of people say, after watching Fedor’s dismantling of Sylvia that Couture wouldn’t stand a chance. What did everyone say about Couture’s fight with Rizzo the second time? Or when Couture fought Chuck or when he made his comeback against Sylvia, and he was even an underdog against Gabe. Couture has amazed the world more time than one, and seems to thrive in the underdog role. In my opinion he has more than earned the opportunity to do it again. These two should fight because they are both living legends.

If there is one thing in my years as a fan of MMA, it is to NEVER count out Randy Couture.

Definitely want to see this fight. The MMA world wants to see this fight. Captain America vs the Russian Cyborg. It’s like Rocky IV deja vu. Only this time, Russia wins via GnP in Round 1. Get the lawyers in court so this can be settled in the ring.

I want to see if the 40+ Couture can defy the odds yet again against a perennial pound for pound contender like Fedor. Can the intelligence and experience of "The Natural" match up with the tremendous skills of the Russian? Lets see if Couture has one last upset left.

This fight MUST happen. This will be “Captain America’s” last fight. If he wins, he will retire with the most important wins of his career. If he loses, he’s still one of most influential fighters in MMA history. We in the MMA community need this fight to happen. PLEASE!!!!

While it’s true that this fight may not be the most relevant fight for Fedor, it’s a fight that simply needs to happen. It needs to happen because it has been discussed and anticipated for so long and also to put an exclamation point at the end of the legend, Randy Couture’s career.

If the fight takes place in a ring I have to go with Fedor, but if it’s in a cage I’ll pick Randy.

Fedor vs. Couture = current UFC Champ + Wamma/Pride/P4P Champ = Greatest fight ever = $$$$$$$$$$

No other comments need. Where’s my book?!?! : )

This fight needs to happen. Not because it has any bearing on who’s the #1 HW in the world (it’s Fedor, accept it) but because 10+ yrs from now, the MMA mythology will be incomplete if it didn’t. Both fighters represent much more than just themselves, their countries and promotions.

While I would have loved to see the fight, at this point I have lost interest due to all of the articles and “news” about it. Now we have Randy saying it “could” take place in the UFC? WHAT?!? Didn’t he just recently say it would absolutely never take place in the octagon? Randy & Fedor, will they/won’t they, is way way past the point of ridiculous.

Of course this is a fight we want – it’s a sad fact that wanting to watch this matchup makes it look like we support the drama that swirls around it – we don’t!
Watching Fedor beat Sylvia using Randy’s gameplan made me want it even more…
To quote the only man who can ref this fight: LET’S GET IT ON, C’MON!

I would still want to see it, but the hype for this fight is almost completely dead. It was a 50/50 shot about a year or two ago, now Randy stands a little less than 5 percent of winning this bout.

The simple answer is why not. MMA fans need to see this to solidify so many things. It’s the next step we must take to move past all the garbage (i.e. pride vs ufc, who is the best etc..) No matter who wins the other person will go down in the history books. It is just the catalyst that will move us foward…

Do I want to see this fight? Is that a joke? Randy Couture vs. Fedor would be one of the biggest mega fights in MMA history. They’ve spent so much time with these legal problems that its hyped this match-up so incredibly much. Fedor looked like an animal and we all know that Mr. America is always the under dog and does best with that role, all in all I would kill to see this fight happen. PLEASE HAPPEN!

I have nothing but respect for Randy but after Saturday I can’t see him beating Fedor. When he beat Sylvia, Tim’s back was so messed up he could barely walk to the center of the ring. Fedor will annihilate Randy.

Back when everyone thought Fedor and Randy were the greatest heavyweights at one point in time, it was the most hyped fight that could possibly happen. Fedor then went on a break from fighting top competition and ended up losing respect and attention among certain fans. At about the same time, Randy all together quits fighting in persuit of fighting Fedor, and even more respect and attention was lost. The hype for these 2 fighting had died almost completely if not all the way. Fedor than comes in last Saturday and destroys Tim Sylvia in under 40 seconds, and just like that, everyone wants to see him again. I think Randy needs to do something similiar to prove his worth. He needs to return to the UFC and defeat Nogeira, and without a doubt everyone will be back begging for a Fedor vs Randy fight to happen.

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Everyone needs this to happen. Couture to cap off his legacy. Fedor to establish his dominance over quality opposition. The UFC to confirm thier control. If not then someone else will prove to be on par. And last but not least the fans need this settled.

RANDY & FEDOR FOR PRESIDENTS (USA & USSR)

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I’ve always had immense respect for Randy and Fedor, no matter the odds they definately stand above the rest in terms of finding a way to win. It doesn’t take a swarm of hype for me to take interest in a fight, just the fight, just the fighters.

I’d love to see this fight happen. Personally, I’d like to see Randy win it, but realistically I dont see him beating Fedor. If the fight eventualy does happen, I hope Randy proves me wrong.

haha I sense a little regret in Randy’s recent decisions

Success is determined by comparing what you did to what you could have done.

Randy is one of the few fighters out there who has a chance -however big or small – of beating fedor. Make it happen, UFC, and give him his chance to succeed.

Randy Couture (Everytime he steps in a ring, a cage or anything thats fitted for a fight he steps up and delivers an exciting fight)
Fedor (P4P along side silva as best fighter ever in MMA and a complete beast)
Time is ticking… Randy made his comeback and has been successful, dont even give out the books. SEND them back to randy… let him beat fedor… then allow him to add one last f***in chapter in his already life fullfilling book, then you give me the book. Thx

This fight would be a great fight for many reasons. Style make fights, so any attempt to say that because Fedor beat Tim so quickly are somewhat incomplete. There is always something special legends come together and match their talents. I would like to see if Randy is still quick and strong enough to pin Fedor and slip in some dirty elbows. Is Fedor strong enough to take Randy down and apply some ground and pound. These fighter both have pulled off some incredible recoveries and improbable victories… Nothing is lost in having these two fight – only our questions can be answered. I say – bring it on and let them have it out.

Styles make fights and imo Randy has a real chance of getting the win here by decision with his superior strategy and clinchwork! Yes, the idea has been beaten to death in the recent months but that doesn’t negate the fact that it is still THE dream fight!

I would hope Dana would make this fight happen in the octagon because it has the making of a legendary battle between two national heroes. Unfortunately alot of stress has already risen around this fight not only on couture’s departure from the ufc but the signing of fedor with the ufc. The main thing is that where ever this fight happens, it will have the potential of Forrest/Bonnar match up for the lucky promotion. As a fan I understand that this could be the greatest heavyweight match up in the history of mma.

Who is the best golfer Palmer or Woods, who is the best boxer Mohammed Ali, Mike Tyson maybe even Marciano who is the best football team of all times we will never know. But who is the best heavyweight MMA fighter ever we want to know lets fight

When does the competition end?????

Plan and simple. Randy vs Fedor will be one of the biggest fights ever and its ticket and pvv sales will probably beat all records. If Affliction could sign randy and make it happen they would be real competition to the UFC. For Dana White this superfight is a record breaker and he would be and idiot to let any other promotion make it happen.

For years Dana White has spoken of the “Super Bowl of Mixed Martial Arts”. He and the Fertitas have done a great job of producing some of the best fights, but this is one that NEEDS to happen. Randy is getting old, no… he IS old, so this needs to happen soon! C’mon Lorenzo, go global: Fedor vs Couture in the UFC’s first show in Moskow, Rocky style!

Anytime you can watch two great athletes perform you have to be interested. Regardless of where it happens, what kind of structure it happens in or whoever promotes it, the fight needs to happen. This has the potential to be one of the biggest moments in a MMA history.

What drew me to this sport in the first place is two men with nothing to decide between them but their skills and will and determination.
 Cage or ring, now or a year from now, this will always be a compelling match-up. The sooner the better.

How disrespectful would it be to Nog watching a one time only fight between these two in the UFC? Fans will watch thinking “who’s the best HW in the world”, while the current UFC champ is sitting front row. Please fight…under the Affliction banner.

Fedor vs Tim doesn’t reveal anything about Randy at all. How man times has he been counted out, and been the underdog?

This fight would be like the cold war all over again. UYSA vs USSR.

Plus I just want to get all this Randy stuff behind us. Maybe if they fight I won’t have to hear about it anymore.

I’m not convinced that this is a must-see fight anymore, especially if you consider what Fedor just did to Tim Sylvia, whom Randy couldn’t finish. Also, consider what Fedor did to Minotauro, and what Minotauro would do to Randy.

There are so many potential match-ups out there just waiting to happen, I believe that if the UFC wants Randy Couture back and would like to sign Fedor so that they can finally get a chance to fight, then I believe that the UFC and Dana White will do everything in their power to make it happen. To mention signing Fedor I believe should be their number one priority, give Fedor the money,Why? its this simple, Fedor being in the UFC will attract other fighters around the world to sign with the UFC just to have the possible opportunity to fight him. Fedor has many years left, plus signing Fedor with spark interest and delight with the current UFC fighters such as maybe Chuck Liddell, even Anderson Silva, Arlovski would come back. All fighters that I have heard speak want to fight the best so bring the best to the UFC and you will bring the fans as well, and hopefully in the future we can all find out really who is number one in weight classes and who can hold two titles at once, see the dream matches and settle the opinions of all once and for all who is the undisputed best pound for pound fighter on the planet. The bigger the UFC gets which has a great foundation, and the better the matchups are the more revenue will be made, do the right thing starting with, bring back Randy give him the money and sign Fedor, and to shock the world do it on the same day and let us dying to see great match ups happen once and for all. Its up to you Dana, do the right thing, bring Fedor and Randy like field of dreams if you build it they will come that is referring to all fighters and fans

This fight HAS to happen for one reason. Randy Couture dropped Tim Sylvia within the first mintue of the first round, but did not stop him. Fedor dropped him with the same punch and finished him.

I hope it’s in the UFC cause I can’t watch another 3 hours of that amature home video that was affliction. My wife kept asking me why I was standing right in front of the TV? Cause the fighters are soooooo…faaaaar…awaaaaay. I gues Affliction could just put a Randy look alike in there and we’d probably never know.

To me, this fight is kinda like foreplay now. I wouldn’t mind getting it, but I’d rather be getting something else (i.e. Arlovski v. Fedor, Barnett v. Fedor).

i wanna see it happen but only in the ufc
but i think fedor is gonna win

As I’ve posted earlier, now that Lorenzo Fertitta is effectively in charge he will be calling the shots. It makes perfect sense for Fertitta to shell out the money to get Fedor. This one act alone would go a long way in establishing an international presence for the UFC (Fertiitta’s goal), get Randy to return, set up a megafight (Couture vs. Fedor), and pull the rug from underneath Affliction. It is a win-win situation. Fedor’s dominance (albeit IMHO boring) of Tim allows the Fertitta’s to pay Fedor a large sum of money without ruffling other fighter’s feathers.

Am I interested?

This fight is what stories are made of. This is it! Forty-four year old living fighting arguably the best heavy weight in the world in what will probably be his last bout. This is what I’ve been waiting for!

Of course I’m interested!

YES!!!!!!

Fedor vs Couture would be a great idea. Couture would pass the torch in the MMA match of the decade and Fedor would ride higher in his career with another top ranked win. Couture could retire with dignity while Fedor would be properly titled #1 World Heavyweight Champion.

Randy vs Fedor, would be a dream come true for me. I believe that it should happen. In the cage or in the ring, I believe that will make a lot of the difference of the outcome, of the match. People keep doubting Randy, why? This is MMA, anything can happen. Remember, Randy is called “The Natural”, for a reason, he is a healthy human being, and always training.

This fight must happen, preferrably in the UFC. A fight this caliber canot transpire on any other stage except for the premiere event in MMA. Dana White owes this fight to himself for all his accomplishments and talk of “putting on the best fights”, us the fans who so passionately follow this sport, and to two of the fiercest competitors, dynamic fighters, and greatest men to ever grace the sport of MMA. The two LEGENDS want it, and all of us WILL watch it, so let’s make it happen.

No way this fight should happen in the UFC until Randy does what he should have done a long time ago, fight Nog. If he defeats Nog then a fight with Fedor in the UFC would be unbelieveable. If it takes place in Affliction, so be it. I would not be as eager for that scenario, as the UFC is my favorite organization, by far. To think about Bruce Buffer announcing the main event as Randy vs Fedor for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world, sends chills up my spine.

Let it happen in Fedors house.. we’ll call it Rocky 4 (the return of Couture)

Question….Is anyone aware of Fedor’s contract with Affiction?

i think that randy should fight fedor in the cage ,he has a better chance cuz in the ring hell be in trouble with fedor ,he needs to put him against the cage and do it the same way he did it to gonzaga. If i was randy if i couldnt get fedor fight i wouldnt fight anybody else might as well retire on top he is a legend already .

In my opinion, of course it needs to happen. Fedor is number one, and Randy is in the top five. And to make my case, Fedor had some trouble with Lindland- A greckoroman fighter, with Randy being much larger than Lindland. Randy has a real chance at winning that fight.

Honestly, I don’t care any more. By the time the fight finally happens, Randy will be pushing fifty. Granted, he’s an amazing athlete. But he’ll be near fifty. If he wins, it’ll be great, but if he loses, it’ll be “too much time, too old, too slow.”

If it hasn’t happened by now, the fight that everyone thought it could be will never happen.

thanks mania and loretta, this is what makes this site the bast out there.

I’d like to see it, mainly for the historical aspect. Fedor would be heavily favored, but with Randy, you really never know. It may be good for everyone involved: Randy, Fedor, the UFC, the Fans, and MMA in general (with all the media attention and revenue generated). A real Win-Win!

I am interested in the Fedor/Couture fight,hell yes but I believe he must defend his belt against Minotauro in the UFC.Minotauro is above him in most top ten rankings and poses a serious threat.But,from a business stand point Fedor/Couture is a much bigger draw.

I hope Dana gets Fedor. I have theorized that Dana let Sylvia off just to go test if Fedor was worthy. I think Sylvia proved that he is. So let’s see it. I don’t know if people will be as eager to go to the UFC ever since that high payday. Sylvia got paid 4 times as much that Anderson Silva. I think Arlovski did too. I’m pretty sure that the fighters from the UFC got paid more for a reason. to keep them from wanting to be in the UFC. I’m not sure. We will see. I think Tito will be fighting in the next Affliction event.

Randy vs Fedor would be an absolute dream match up. If anyone has a chance of beating Fedor, its Couture but in my opinion only in a cage. Also, as stupid as it may sound, I think the fight would have extra significance as a kind of time warp back to the Cold War. Tons of MMA fans were around when the Russians were communist and “The Russian Experiment” vs. “Captain America” would without a doubt be the biggest pay per view seller in MMA history in America

It would be like a real Rocky. UFC hall of famer, Captain America vs undefeated Russian. Both have beaten a who’s who of fighters. It would be even better than Anderson Silva vs Cung Lee.

Fedor vs Randy as the main attraction during the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics!

Fedor vs Randy will be the ultimate test to see who the best heavyweight in the world is.Of course I still have interest in that fight,and if you are a true MMA fan than you would have interest in this.Randy’s grecko-roman vs Fedors submissions.A WAR.

This would be an amazing fight. Randy is a hall of famer and one of the best fighters ever. He took down Tim Sylvia and Gabriel Gonzaga while in his mid-40’s. Fedor is a good fighter but i would not consider him the best pound for pound. He has great submission skills but not great striking skills. Randy could out-wrestle and out strike him. No matter where this fight takes place, it will bring in a huge crowd. I think the whole mma world wants to see this fight. MY prediction would have to be Randy winning by tko.

I would love to see it! We have seen the unification of the light heavy weight and middleweight titles. This needs to happen, and Randy has the best chance of any heavyweight of giving Fedor a great fight. His gameplans, and more importantly, his execution of them is always top notch.

After witnessing Fedor violently pummel Tim Sylvia without so much as breaking a sweat, I no longer want to see the Fedor vs Coture fight. I fear that Randy would suffer a fate similiar to Sylvia if not worse. Coture’s chances of winning would be the same as Blutowski’s GPA- zero point zero.

Randy is a great fighter. I dont believe he is the best ever. Lets face it he can put together a great fight plan and pull off major upsets, but his record is not that great. He has competed against the best that is for sure but Chuck whipped him twice in a row. It is all about his match ups. He will whip Tim S. He does great against people he can take down. If they have take down defence then he loses. Look at his record. Arlovski would kill him even though Arlovski cant beat sylvia
Fedor will win easy. Who cares if they fight.I am a fan of them all but I would rather see Arlovski vs Fedor

Since I’m finished having kids…I’d give my left testicle to see this fight happen in the UFC!!!!

You will never know who’s the worlds best heavyweight. But the fight between these two at this point, lets be honest Randy is not getting any younger. If it doesn’t happen in 2009 it shouldn’t happen at all. lets just sing Fedor’s praise and determine he is the best.

Fedor and Randy…
Two fighters that basically created the term “MMA Legends” in their respective organizations.
The best of sportsmanship.
So much respect, that it has started boycotts with and against the biggest organizations in MMA to date. A reaction of this magnitude needs attention, we’re waiting…
Fedor and Randy.

We waited forever for Liddell-Silva. Then, both guys dropped two straight fights and it lost some of its luster. However, both guys delivered when it did happen. If there’s one thing Couture and Fedor do, it’s deliver. Plus, the old Cold War friction isn’t quite dead. See Becky Hammon.

Fedor vs. Couture must happen.
Fedor is mad scary, he moves like a Lightweight but hits like a Super Heavyweight. Big Tim is a top Heavyweight & it only took 36 seconds to destroy him.
I don’t really think that Couture would have that much of a chance. (but in an mma fight you just never know)
And i think this fight is bigger than just the two fighters. It needs to happen so all of the “new” mma fans can appreciate the beautiful destruction that “the last emperor” brings into the ring. This fight may end up one-sided but the build up to this epic battle will be insane.

(also if we’ve learned one thing about Couture it’s to never count him out.)

we all just witnessed how good Fedor is..his calm demeanor shadows the beast in him…when Dana badmouthed him and overhyped Couture he was looking after the company’s interest not sure that Randy would actually leave.. yeah I’ll watch Fedor put Randy to sleep in two minutes.

Hey Mania,

I think the Couture/Fedor fight should happen soon but not immediately. Let’s face it, this “match made in heaven” is so drawn out that it is getting exasperating to read about. It seems that any news of this dream match lifts your spirits high and then crushes them to a pulp because reality hits and one begins to think about legal issues and contractual obligations. I would rather see Couture come back to the UFC, dominate Nog and take the belt back. Then I would like to see Fedor crush Arlovski or Barnett the way he did Sylvia. Only then do I believe an ultimate Couture vs. Fedor match should happen. The hype for the fight would be so HUGE by this point that it would be demanded by even the casual MMA fans. Right now its all talk and no action…

Thanks,
LiFt

This fight needs to happen to restore Randy’s reputation, get Dana back on track, and create a new dominant heavyweight UFC division.

Randy’s goofy contract behavior has distracted from the great fighter that he is. And while Dana seemed to make good decisions in letting Arlovski, CroCop, and Silvia go, Fedor revealed the weakness of the old UFC heavyweight division in less than a minute.

UFC can afford Fedor. A Fedor / Couture fight under the UFC brand would heal all wounds in what is really the golden age of MMA.

If randy wants this fight to happen so much maybe he should put his purse on the line. In a winner take all match. Randy can afford it .He charges people 1000 bucks an hour for training .

I don’t care if they fight in a ring, octagon or McDonald’s parking lot as long as I am there to see it go down!

Randy Couture fought Tim Sylvia for five rounds and was unable to finish the fight, Fedor did it in 36 seconds.

This fight will be interesting enough to tune into however, Fedor only has one guy left to prove his skills against and that’s Anderson Silva whilst Randy Couture still has a lot of possible opponents remaining in guys like Wanderlei, Rampage, A.Silva who all stand good chances of beating “The Natural”.

This fight must happen! As in boxing, we are fascinated by the powerful and charismatic heavyweight fighter. How much more exciting is it that Couture is “Captain America” and Fedor the Russian cyborg. The Cold War may be over, but there is still one last battle to be fought!

This fight is of huge interest because it pits the two most cerebral fighters in the game against one another. Both are rightly celebrated for their ability to gameplan and break down an opponent, while few, if any, have done the same to them. Strength versus strength is always exciting.

it’s going to be another ala Fedor vs Lindland fight

When my son was born we had friends over to watch Couture vs Silvia when he was five days old. He’s now just a year and half old and will sit with us when the ufc is on. He loves when everyone comes over to watch events.
Doesn’t he desrerve a chance to see Couture fighting now that he can really enjoy the event.

Heres my case. There is no denying that Fedor is the #1 heavyweight in the world right now. Even Dana knows this, and by now he is probably willing to admit it (unless he says Randy still is), either way, he has nothing to lose and everything to gain if he gets Couture and Fedor in the UFC for one fight. Im sure even that will be easier than all the legal disputes going away and Couture being able to fight for Affliction. I was also under the impression that Fedor was getting a crap load of money with Affliction, but he was tied for third most with MATT LINDLAND. I dont see how the UFC coudnt make him happy with big money for one fight (which would break bank anyway). If Fedor wins and leaves, no big deal, everyone knew he was the best and is hard to keep with a long contract. If he likes what happens with the UFC and stays, thats cool as well. If Randy happens to win, than retire, there is no greater story for the UFC to ever tell again. Id say the risks are minor, and they should go for it. Fedor said he’d fight Randy anywhere. Randy said the same. Dana said he would make it happen…..So make it happen.

One word: Legacy. With this match up you are pitting 2 of not just the best heavyweights but 2 of the best MMA fighters we have seen. Both fighters right now have accomplished things in this sport that are truely amazing! What a shame it would be to the fighters as well as the fans if we were denied seeing these 2 fighters go to war. Captain America vs the Russian nightmare! No other stage has ever been set better than if this takes place and what a stamp on the legacy of the one who is victorious!

I cant even read these comments from these meatballs above that have written in. How can anyone not be interested in this fight? I have followed the UFC since the beginning. I saw the first appearance of Randy Couture, and his last. This fight is a matchup between the two baddest men out there. No one can say that they have accomplished what these two have done for this sport. They have taken it above and beyond and are still throwing it all in the ring and proving what they are made of. Besides all the revenue this fight would produce, this fight is expected by all the true fans of the sport out there. Make this happen! You cannot have such great competitors out there wanting to fight each other, and have contract issues keep this from happening. It is moving the sport from competition to politics, and that is wrong, for both the sport and the fans.

Fedor vs Couture would be classic fight in mma history. Pride vs UFC. Two of the best going at it in a war. Couture is someone I have followed for years and I think is the only man on the planet smart enough to take Fedor the distance for a win. The winner proves who the baddest man on the planet really is. I love this match up.

I can’t imagine any true mma fan not wanting to see this fight. It is what the sport needs. Dana has the chance to give fight fans what they want and solidify the UFC as the premier fight company. Please Dana, dig deep and do it for the love of MMA. If Affliction airs this, you’ll have to get GSP vs Silva, on a card to compete.

You have to have this fight, and really it has to happen in the UFC Octagon. Fedor has no real home as far as MMA promotions go, but Randy is one of the greatest UFC veterans ever even if he is on the outs with them. Randy and Dana both say they are still cool with each other, it’s just business. It just makes sense to have the #1 ranked fighter in the world to go to the Champion of the largest MMA organization’s home to see who is the best. Aside from that UFC would still take this fight as it is possibly the biggest fight in MMA history, let alone UFC history. Plus most will admit Fedor is the favorite, having it in the Octagon and in UFC would possibly give Randy a little boost and even the odds. Honesty I think Randy would beat him. He’s not gonna set there and take those shots like Silvya did, he bobs and weaves better than most heavyweights. It should happen in UFC, and Randy will win!

Let’s Get Er Done!!! UFC 100 – Couture vs. Fedor for it all Title vs. Retirement

This is a fight that every real MMA fan wants to see. But unfortunately, every real MMA fan also knows that this is a lopsided fight and Randy’s life will be in danger. Randy couldn’t finish Timmy in 25 minutes. Fedor did it in 30 seconds.

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This fight needs to happen and in the UFC. UFC needs to sign Fedor for a one fight deal. If Randy wins, he’s the best ever. Leave his gloves in the ring and call it a career. If Fedor wins, he will have lived up to the hype and the UFC would probably sign him to a long term contract. Win-Win for the UFC no matter the result. This could be the biggest PPV ever for the UFC. This fight has been talked about almost as much as the Liddell Silva fight. That turned out great. Hopefully this one will happen too.

Upsets are exciting..Randy’s improved boxing against Tim, along with his ground control gives him a chance in a ring but are better in a cage. Fedor’s boxing is a little wild but he scrambles great and always ends up on top. I want to see Fedor and Silva upset’s…

This fight needs to happen in the UFC octogon. Going over a bridge that was thought to be burned would only add to the luster of what would be a match-up of two of the sport’s true great icons. Elsewhere some may dwell in negativity about Couture’s walk-out, souring an epic event.

Upsets are exciting…Randy’s improved boxing and ground control over Tim give him his best chance in a cage. Fedor’s agressive yet wild punches, and ability to end up on top give him great odds. Want to see Randy upset Fedor and Anderson Silva in a cage.

you guys not deep inside that randy does not have chance against
fedor

I think it’ll end up being a better version of Fedor vs. Mark Coleman. Couture is still in great shape and on top of his game, yet I think Fedor would win the ground game and overpower. If on the feet, Fedor’s punches are gonna ba a lot harder than Chucks. STILL, this would be a fight every UFC or Pride fan would be dying to see.

Here’s the winning response, and I’ll keep it short. the ONLY reason I want to see fedor/couture, is so Fedor can finally retire this whining guy making more than any fighter out there, who won’t honor a contract he thought was great when he signed. Fedor by death!!!!!

i can tell u one thing. i was at the affliction show and when big john asked fedor “who do u want to fight next?” fedor just smiled and said “randy couture.” and everybody went nuts! everybody wants to see this fight, and i think that it should happen in the Affliction show in November because there needs to be another big name org. to rival UFC and this fight could be the one to catapult affliction to becoming a major force to be reckoned with.

its gotta happen and here’s why: randy is the greatest champion to ever compete in the UFC. fedor is the pound4pound king of MMA. this fight should happen OUTSIDE OF THE UFC because it is a big enough fight to catapult an up and coming show like affliction to becoming a mass organization like the UFC, and with the loss of PRIDEfc, the world needs an org. to rival UFC.

In everyones mind this is the fight of the decade. We’ve already seen Liddel vs Silva and now its time for Fedor and Randy to fight. These two guys are the best in their division and if they don’t fight this wll be a huge let down to mma.

I dont care where this fight takes place. if it was in the parking lot of a local gas station i would still pay to see it, but with that being said- i honestly never wanna hear (or read) another word about this fight until they are actually toe to toe and about to swing.

it doesn’t matter that fedor would kill randy couture or vice versa, you have to consider history and the magnitude of this fight, it’s bigger than us all! who doesn’t love randy couture and who doesn’t love to see fedor do what fedor does. the combination of the two alone is worth the bill. a legend vs a future legend! AND what if a 45 year old randy does the unthinkable, afterall george foreman did at the same age, who else in mma could do it? i WILL buy the tickets and i WILL be there live to see history made!!! whoever wins…

The bottom line is that until Fedor fights Randy Couture and beats him, there will always be questions about how good he is.

Sadly, the heavyweight division is awful right now and saying you are the best heavyweight in the world isn’t saying much. However, he can’t even say that until he beats Randy.

Fedor’s recent competition, including Tim Sylvia, has been lackluster. Even his past competition isn’t necessarily anything to crow about since all his wins came in Pride except for Nogueira and Rampage, none of them have had success in the UFC.

Currently Fedor isn’t even close to the best Pound for Pound fighter and until he beats Randy Couture he can’t even be called the best heavyweight in the world. The fact is that the level of competition that Fedor has fought compared to guys like BJ Penn, Georges St. Pierre, and of course, Anderson Silva just doesn’t stand up.

My personal opinion is that the best fighters in the world are in the UFC, except for 135 pounders, in which case the best in the world at that division are in the WEC. I think Fedor punked out big time by refusing to sign with the UFC. I think that he knows he would probably lose to Randy and didn’t want to hurt his record.

No matter who wins
The critics will sill complain
But the fans will cheer

The smartest move Dana can make is to sign Fedor to a one fight deal against Randy and then let Randy split with the UFC on good terms. The greatest fight in MMA history should take place under the greatest promotion.

This fight will be the biggest fights in MMA history! Going to be the best heavyweight fighter ever(Russia) vs the “The Man” Randy “The Natural” Couture (USA)!! Dana or Atencio make this happen for all the MMA fans around the world!

As a kid, I would have liked to see He-Man fight G.I. Joe, but now not so much. The luster is gone, like by the time Lewis fought Tyson. However, if someone creates a four-sided octagon made of cage and ropes, count me in.