Report: Randy Couture vs Mark Coleman in the works for UFC 109 on Feb. 6
by MMAmania.com on Nov 17, 2009 11:04 PM EST
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It could be one for the ages ... literally.
Former UFC heavyweight champions and hall of famers, Randy Couture and Mark Coleman, are penciled in to collide in a 205-pound showdown at UFC 109 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 6, according to Sherdog.com.
The report indicates that bout agreements have been distributed to both fighters; however, nothing is official at this time.
Couture, 46, most recently earned a unanimous decision over Brandon Vera in the UFC 105 main event just this past weekend. It wasn't a thrilling or performance from "The Natural," but it was good enough to earn him the nod from all three judges sitting ringside who scored the fight.
It marked Couture's first fight in the 205-pound division since his short-lived retirement back in 2006.
He returned 13 months later to dethrone Tim Sylva and become the heavyweight champion of the world. Couture would go on to defend his title just once (Gabriel Gonzaga), before losing back-to-back fights to Brock Lesnar and Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira.
The former light heavyweight champion will now look to make it two in a row against Coleman and, in the process, make one final run at yet another title to put a gold ribbon on his already legendary career.
Coleman, 44, was actually supposed to co-headline UFC 106 this weekend opposite Tito Ortiz before an injury forced him to withdraw from the card.
He just recently notched his first win inside the Octagon in more than 12 years with a unanimous decision over Stephan Bonnar at UFC 100 on July 11. "The Godfather of Ground and Pound" leveraged his strong wrestling background to takedown the "American Psycho" and keep him there, landing repeated blows from the top position.
Coleman dropped his Octagon debut "take two" to Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 93: "Franklin vs. Henderson" earlier this year. He ended up on the wrong end of a third round technical knockout, which he felt was an unjust stoppage. It marked his first fight inside the Octagon since 1999.
Couture and Coleman, believe it or not, were supposed hook 'em up more than a decade ago at UFC 17 in 1998; however, Couture sustained an injury before it could happen and the bout was scrapped. Fast forward 11 years later, will the pioneers of the sport be able to put on a modern-day spectacle?
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more on UFC 109 as the fight card develops.
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WAR THE HAMMER!!!
Mark show everyone that no one lays on you for three rounds. No one. You’re the only one around here with true gassed lnp’ing skills. Seriously though i think he can take randy if he gets his cardio up. That’s right i am calling it now before anyone else.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Nov 17, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
why not...
have these 2 coach TUF first so that all the good fighters can continue with their training
COME ON!!
He doesn’t get tired you moron… HE PLAYS POSSUM!!!! lol
by Edgecrusher71 on Nov 18, 2009 8:12 AM EST up reply actions
I wonder how Vera feels about Randy being given Coleman as a “reward” or step up for beating him.
@fjbar75 on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner
pure power
Coleman is the only guy at 205 (probably in the history of the UFC) who can match Randy’s strength…maybe even overpower him. But he can’t come close to Randy’s endurance and as exhausted as he looked wrestling Shogun and Bonnar, there’s no way he last three rounds against someone as strong (or almost as strong) as he is. Randy will wear him down to a UD or GnP TKO Then again…if Randy keeps with his recent patters against grapplers, he may just use his wrestling to stay on the feet and box Coleman. Still UD or TKO for Couture.
Winner gets a new hip and “the Clapper”.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
haha
maybe a nice hairpiece or plugs as well?
by cheshirewulf on Nov 17, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
UFC 109 Fossils Collide
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Nice "Fossils Collide"
This is crazy. #1 if this is the headliner this will be utter Shyte! #2 This fight should not be a run at any title for Randy. He should have to put together a few real wins before getting a title shot. He got the Couture Call in the win against Verra and beating Coleman still should qualify as a #1 contender match….
Early Bird Special
Hopefully, these two guys can put on a classic fight. I see Randy wearing Coleman down in the second and submitting him.
by Sofa-King-Toasty on Nov 18, 2009 12:21 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Coleman doesnt get tired...
… he’s just playin possum. Remember that. And don’t forget it.
by Synyster_08 on Nov 18, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
This is an indication that 2012 is coming!
Randy Couture vs Mark Coleman! Two great wrestlers two Hall of Famers! What more can you ask for? 2012 is coming guys! This is probably one of the Horsemen!
POLL: Is the UFC going down the toilet?
Ever since UFC 100, the shows have gotten worse and worse.
The best days are behind us, friends.
Nah.
They’re just going through a rough patch with a string of bad luck. The main event for this card is probably Anderson/Vitor.
The best days for MMA are still to come. Chin up, man.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 18, 2009 12:57 AM EST up reply actions
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ur kinda right but im pretty sure bj vs. diego is gonna be a good event. and when gsp and a. silva fight again pretty time soon it should get back on its feet.
by frickintony37 on Nov 18, 2009 4:33 AM EST up reply actions
The Hammer is a tougher test than Vera
Yup, caus Vera fcking SUCKS!
by Lester The Pimp on Nov 18, 2009 6:34 AM EST reply actions
Coleman wins
I hope Coleman takes Couture on. I see both going on downhill and Coleman deserves better luck. He’s such a legend, even more than The Natural.
"No one wants to be defeated."
These 2 guys can still hang
Great classic fight going with Coleman. I think he is stronger at this point. He just cant let it go to the judges. Thank god this fight isnt in Denver or any place with a high altitude.
lol
Making my decision to go to 106 a lot better!
Maybe Dana will be launching the Senior UFC Tour
epic!....kinda
after this fight dana should cut them a fotn check, and have both these guys retire after, these guys can hang, but thats all. If these old timers want to keep fighting they are gonna have to spoon feed them the nobodys of the 205 weight class.
i love both these guys, they helped make the ufc what it is today, to this date, i never seen harder punches from some ones guard than the bombs coleman threw at ufc 10, and randy is just a real life rocky, and has also helped train some of the best in the game. They deserve nothing but respect.
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