Comments on: Mr. Couture, How Could You?! http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/08/30/mr-couture-how-could-you/ MMA Opinion and Cheap MMA Gear Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:45:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Fedor's own DVD - click here! http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/08/30/mr-couture-how-could-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2452 Fedor's own DVD - click here! Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:23:33 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1038#comment-2452 Well, what can you say. I guess the only thing it means for all of us is that it will take another N years for us to wait for Randy's fight against Fedor. With Dana being a bitch he is I'm sure this fight will never happen inside the octagon. So it means we're bound to wait 'till Randy's done fighting for UFC, which can mean A LOT. With bad news about Affliction coming lately who knows whether at the time they're ready there's an organization to host their fight besides UFC? :( Well, what can you say. I guess the only thing it means for all of us is that it will take another N years for us to wait for Randy’s fight against Fedor. With Dana being a bitch he is I’m sure this fight will never happen inside the octagon. So it means we’re bound to wait ’till Randy’s done fighting for UFC, which can mean A LOT. With bad news about Affliction coming lately who knows whether at the time they’re ready there’s an organization to host their fight besides UFC? :(

]]> By: Vee http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/08/30/mr-couture-how-could-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2272 Vee Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:00:50 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1038#comment-2272 I really think Dana White dispelled all rumors or issues concerning exactly how much Randy Couture was paid. Not to mention his name value has increased in large part due to the UFC and the quick opportunity to fight for the belt (although that was a win-win situation). And let's not forget that Randy was offered a straight cool ONE million to fight Fedor with Bodog.* Whatever happens, it will be really interesting to see the upcoming Randy contests. Randy vs. (Brock, Fedor and possibly Nogueira). It looks like UFC defeats Randy Couture via technical legal submission. An issue of respect? I don't know about that. But I think money will play a huge part in any fighters decision. HOPEFULLY, I pray that Jardine's next contract is bigger than it currently is, he definitely paid his dues and deserves it . . . too bad he's not a huge draw. Don't be surprised if Tito Ortiz enters the octagon late 2008 or early 2009. I really think Dana White dispelled all rumors or issues concerning exactly how much Randy Couture was paid. Not to mention his name value has increased in large part due to the UFC and the quick opportunity to fight for the belt (although that was a win-win situation). And let’s not forget that Randy was offered a straight cool ONE million to fight Fedor with Bodog.*

Whatever happens, it will be really interesting to see the upcoming Randy contests. Randy vs. (Brock, Fedor and possibly Nogueira). It looks like UFC defeats Randy Couture via technical legal submission. An issue of respect? I don’t know about that. But I think money will play a huge part in any fighters decision. HOPEFULLY, I pray that Jardine’s next contract is bigger than it currently is, he definitely paid his dues and deserves it . . . too bad he’s not a huge draw.

Don’t be surprised if Tito Ortiz enters the octagon late 2008 or early 2009.

]]> By: Brandt http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/08/30/mr-couture-how-could-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2242 Brandt Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:37:00 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1038#comment-2242 Fred: good point. Maybe Lorenzo had some influence as well. I doubt Randy wants to deal with solely Dana these days. Fred: good point. Maybe Lorenzo had some influence as well. I doubt Randy wants to deal with solely Dana these days.

]]> By: Fred http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/08/30/mr-couture-how-could-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2241 Fred Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:22:51 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1038#comment-2241 It was about both money and respect, and Randy always said so. In fact, the main reason that Randy felt disrespected by the UFC was because certain fighters with less of a history with the organization were purportedly making higher salaries. There was also the rumor that Fedor had been offered more during negotiations with the UFC. So, it really was about money at the core. The respect issue developed from that. It was about both money and respect, and Randy always said so. In fact, the main reason that Randy felt disrespected by the UFC was because certain fighters with less of a history with the organization were purportedly making higher salaries. There was also the rumor that Fedor had been offered more during negotiations with the UFC.

So, it really was about money at the core. The respect issue developed from that.

]]> By: VEe! http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/08/30/mr-couture-how-could-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2234 VEe! Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:34:24 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1038#comment-2234 There are also reports of Couture vs Emelianenko in January 2009. I believe it when Randy steps in the Octagon or Ring against either opponent. Brock has a serious wing span to contend with. I would imagine that being a tremendous fight card. Dana White is smiling and grinning. Whether or not Randy fights in a future UFC card, they really don't need him. There are a number of upcoming, unknown great fighters that can equally put on a great show, and they already are doing it. I would also say, the other weight classes offer more exciting match-ups and tougher competition. Just think about the last couple of heavyweight fights compared to the LHW division or the LW division. And I think the MW division is on the rise. Besides BJ Penn is doing his part to respectfully hype up his upcoming match. There are also reports of Couture vs Emelianenko in January 2009. I believe it when Randy steps in the Octagon or Ring against either opponent.

Brock has a serious wing span to contend with. I would imagine that being a tremendous fight card.

Dana White is smiling and grinning. Whether or not Randy fights in a future UFC card, they really don’t need him. There are a number of upcoming, unknown great fighters that can equally put on a great show, and they already are doing it.

I would also say, the other weight classes offer more exciting match-ups and tougher competition. Just think about the last couple of heavyweight fights compared to the LHW division or the LW division. And I think the MW division is on the rise. Besides BJ Penn is doing his part to respectfully hype up his upcoming match.

]]> By: Josh Stein http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/08/30/mr-couture-how-could-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2231 Josh Stein Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:40:05 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1038#comment-2231 Brandt, I'm a little surprised at this article. Not at the smashing of Randy Couture for denying us fights to release an absolutely terrible straight-to-video film. Unfortunately, I don't think that Brock Lesnar is going to be much of an opponent. Lesnar may give him an issue in the wrestling department, but he'll be severely outclasses standing up, and I think that's a serious issue. Still, we'll see how it goes. Brandt, I’m a little surprised at this article.

Not at the smashing of Randy Couture for denying us fights to release an absolutely terrible straight-to-video film.

Unfortunately, I don’t think that Brock Lesnar is going to be much of an opponent. Lesnar may give him an issue in the wrestling department, but he’ll be severely outclasses standing up, and I think that’s a serious issue.

Still, we’ll see how it goes.

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