Big news in the MMA World. Randy Couture ended his retirement/contract issues with the UFC and re-signed a 3 fight deal. I think the writing was on the wall for him, since his lawsuit against Zuffa was not going well. Both sides now seem satisfied, and so am I, as Couture is fighting in November to defend his title against Brock Lesnar. That's a pretty big fight and is expected to rake in a ton of money. My work buddy is currently trying to work an angle to get tickets. That would be cool.
I'm a little disappointed, because it also means the Couture vs Fedor fight is a long way off. Dana White has vowed to not do a cross-promotion with Affliction and Fedor is signed-on for at least two more fights. White has failed to sign Fedor before, so the guy must be making serious demands. After destroying Tim Sylvia, his stock is sky-high again. I honestly don't think the Couture fight will ever happen.
It is also unfair for Check Congo. He was supposed to get the next shot at Lesnar. Now, he won't fight Lesar or get a title shot anytime soon. Couture/Lesnar is title bout #1. Nogueria vs Mir is the fight for the interim heavyweight title, #2. The winner of each of those fights, will battle for the undisputed/unified heavyweight title, #3. That leaves Congo the odd man out until at least the middle of next year? To add insult to injury, Lesnar is getting a title shot after 2 UFC fights and a 1-1 professional record. So, in theory Lesnar could be the UFC Heavyweight Title holder at 3-1 for his career. I will admit the guy is a unique, freak of nature with size, speed and athleticism. But I don't like the unearned respect and status he's been given.
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