Rappy Veteran Posted August 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 30, 2008 The long-rumored heavyweight superfight between UFC champion Randy Couture (16-8 MMA, 8-5 UFC) and WAMMA champion Fedor Emelianenko (28-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is currently being discussed for an as-yet-unspecified date in January or February of 2009.Sources inside Couture's Xtreme Couture camp today informed MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) of the ongoing negotiations between the UFC and both fighters. The fight is far from a done deal. Many of the same issues that prevented Emelianenko from signing with the UFC during previous negotiations must still be ironed out. But it appears that the UFC and representatives for both Couture and Emelianenko are working towards bringing the two legends together for a Feb. 2 bout. Additionally, the same sources are reporting that Couture is currently "actively training for a fight." Couture has remained in shape throughout his self-imposed 12-month layoff, but his workouts are now reportedly being geared towards an apparent upcoming bout. Adding to previous speculation that Couture's return may be on Nov. 15 at UFC 91 against Brock Lesnar, Xtreme Couture is also reportedly making travel arrangements to bring in several "larger heavyweights" as sparring partners for Couture. [Source] That's what I'm talking about! p.s I kept this separate from UFC 91 thread due to different events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Thieves Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Couture vs. Lesnar would have been....interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted August 30, 2008 Author Veteran Share Posted August 30, 2008 Couture vs. Lesnar would have been....interesting. It could still happen in November and if it does than the winner will face Fedor but lets face it Fedor vs Randy is the fight the world wants to see and if Randy loses to Lesnar then its lost its hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairlady_Z Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 It could still happen in November and if it does than the winner will face Fedor but lets face it Fedor vs Randy is the fight the world wants to see and if Randy loses to Lesnar then its lost its hype. Plus, He says he only has one more fight in him. That's why he refused to fight Noguera for the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Everyone does want to see the Fedor/Randy fight, however, I'm worried about the prospect of Lesnar just being too big for Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Yeah me too. I really want Randy to win.. Lesnar to me is kind of a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted September 3, 2008 Author Veteran Share Posted September 3, 2008 Yeah me too. I really want Randy to win.. Lesnar to me is kind of a joke. Yeah he's a wwe wrestler turned fighter and to me he will always be the wrestler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Let's just hope Randy wins his next 2 fights so we can finally get to see the Superbowl Weekend "Big Heavyweight Unification Fight" - It'll be interesting if they introduce Fedor as the Undefeated PRIDE HW Champ, or even more shockingly... the WAMMA Champ, but I doubt that would ever happen! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonMMA Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 there is no way fedor will be able to compete in the UFC until affliction goes under. and you can bet your buttons dana will never let anyone mention the WAMMA in the UFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 There is a lot of talk going on about Affliction going under. Are they that hard up already? Dana White certainly seems to think so! I read an article where he claimed he'd be shocked if they were still around come January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plan-9 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Yeah me too. I really want Randy to win.. Lesnar to me is kind of a joke. Why? Cause he did pro wrestling? People forget he has a very good amateur wrestling background. Far better than most other "top" wrestlers in MMA. Dont really see why people love to bash Lesnar cause of his pro wrestling past. He earned a living. Should we all hate on guys like Shamrock, Barnett and Sakuraba just cause they did pro wrestling? Anyways..Lesnar will kill Randy. Lesnar is a the better wrestler and is far stronger. I really dont see how Randy can win this fight. And Couture/Fedor will never happen. Fedor aint going to go to the UFC ever, not after the idiotic crazy russians comment and all the retaded bashing Dana has done. Fedors not even top 10 eh Dana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElite Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 ^ What this guy said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digipoi Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 After watching the replay of Randy/Sylvia last night, Randy did well in that fight but I don't think he is strong enough to defeat Brock unfortunately. And I like Randy :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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