looks like Randy Counture back in the UFC.. 3 fight deal!

[Pooks]

First fight rumor is against Brock Lesnar in November.

This is bad news for affliction haha

[yannick35]

First fight rumor is against Brock Lesnar in November.

This is bad news for affliction haha

Didnt he want a piece of Fedor has well.

Worst is that Tito after making all the scene in UFC saying Dana is a monster and he never wants to go back there is now you guest it in negotiation with UFC once again?????

On a side note i am looking forward for a Couture Vs Lesner fight but i would have loved to see him against Fedor has well.

[g0dsend]

My two favorite fighters, I don't know who I want to win

[sooners04]

Does Randy have to complete another 3 fight contract and then he can get out, or does he just have to complete the original contract he left without completing?

[sooners04]

How does Lesnar, 1-1 in the UFC, get a title shot? I think Randy is scared of Fedor after he saw what Fedor did to Sylvia.

[yannick35]

How does Lesnar, 1-1 in the UFC, get a title shot? I think Randy is scared of Fedor after he saw what Fedor did to Sylvia.

Kind of weird in fact, i guess they want to push Lesner real fast

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/cou...ufc-fold-14261

[Pooks]

Does Randy have to complete another 3 fight contract and then he can get out, or does he just have to complete the original contract he left without completing?

From what I understand, they re-negotiated the contract, basically White gave Couture more money I would assume.

so its a fresh new 3 fight deal.

[Panzerfaust]

The most ****ing pathetic matchup ever....goddamn ridiculous. Brock will go for LnP...and I see Randy gassing Lesnar out then TKOing him.

Poor Nog, he is th Interim Champ and has to fight ****ing Frank Mir who hasn't done shit to deserve a title fight.

****ing pathetic!

Listen to the conf call here

http://www.mmarated.com/blogs/blog/2...audio-629.html

[J-Dogg]

Randy coming back will make the HW division worth watching again. There are a lot of fights that could take place that would be interesting to watch. Gonzonga, Werdum, Randy, Lesnar, Big Nog and Mir are all fighters that can put on a show.
I don’t think Mir can beat Nog though, so Nog is going to almost indefinatly win that battle. He’s time tested, tuff as nails and the guy can be beaten to a pulp, and you’ll never break his will. Even if he can’t see, he will sub you if he finds a joint. He’s the real life Brazilian Rocky.

The Randy Vs. Lesnar is a very interesting matchup. It’s hard to put a prediction on this one. I think it’s easier to assume the outcome of the Mir/Nog fight. Randy is the best with leaning and dirty boxing, but is Brock to strong to allow that to happen? Brocks tank appears to be decent for a guy of his size, and he takes his training seriously enough to be cardiovascular fit despite dancing at the 260lb mark.

If its Nog/Randy then, good match there. Time tested warriors, Randy would be able to use the fence as Nog won’t be over powering him. Nog will be happy to exchange in the open, and be thrilled if it went to the ground.

If it’s Lensar/Nog. Just as intresting as Nog/Randy. If Lesnar some how finds a way to beat Randy, with his size, strength, power and cardio I think he has a better chance at beating Nog as people would give him. Mir beat him pretty quick, but he is very “green” and every day his sub defense is going to get improve faster than Nogs BJJ is.

[yannick35]

Randy coming back will make the HW division worth watching again. There are a lot of fights that could take place that would be interesting to watch. Gonzonga, Werdum, Randy, Lesnar, Big Nog and Mir are all fighters that can put on a show.
I don’t think Mir can beat Nog though, so Nog is going to almost indefinatly win that battle. He’s time tested, tuff as nails and the guy can be beaten to a pulp, and you’ll never break his will. Even if he can’t see, he will sub you if he finds a joint. He’s the real life Brazilian Rocky.

The Randy Vs. Lesnar is a very interesting matchup. It’s hard to put a prediction on this one. I think it’s easier to assume the outcome of the Mir/Nog fight. Randy is the best with leaning and dirty boxing, but is Brock to strong to allow that to happen? Brocks tank appears to be decent for a guy of his size, and he takes his training seriously enough to be cardiovascular fit despite dancing at the 260lb mark.

If its Nog/Randy then, good match there. Time tested warriors, Randy would be able to use the fence as Nog won’t be over powering him. Nog will be happy to exchange in the open, and be thrilled if it went to the ground.

If it’s Lensar/Nog. Just as intresting as Nog/Randy. If Lesnar some how finds a way to beat Randy, with his size, strength, power and cardio I think he has a better chance at beating Nog as people would give him. Mir beat him pretty quick, but he is very “green” and every day his sub defense is going to get improve faster than Nogs BJJ is.

Thoses are pertty amazing matches that could happen in the future.

I am all for that too. Lesner is still very young in is MMA career, i cant wait to see what he will do against Randy.

[WARMachine]

Randy is done... Lesnar has a good shot of taking this one...

At the end of this "tournament" Nog will come out on top. Simply put, hes the best HW in theUFC...

So can we see CroCop coming back soon as well? Given he beats Overeem of course...


Also, so does this mean we will acutally see Coleman vs. Shogun @ 205 after all?

Anyone excited for this?

[J-Dogg]

I'm anxtious to see Shogun back, he is a big part of the 205 class. I know there were talks of him facing Rampage, but there are talks of Rampage facing Wandy as well. Either of those matches, intresting as Rampage has improved so much.

[BG]

, i guess they want to push Lesner real fast[/url]

Be smart, pick up the younger audience who were his fans in WWE.


Also maybe Danas thinking this would be a great way to get Randy to lose, Lesner's hungry, big and definitely not scared of Randy,plus Couture hasn't fought recently and Lesners fresh. Dana could feel like he's setting Randy up for a loss. I mean Dana has to have hard feelings for Randy now.

[smokeyd]

i really liked lesner till he was a arrogant prick last fight, that really pissed me off. he needs to leave the f in wwf bull shit at the door, he is a pro fighter, i real fighter now there isn't a place for that drama shit, or shouldn't be anyway

[jonny101]

Didnt he want a piece of Fedor has well.

Worst is that Tito after making all the scene in UFC saying Dana is a monster and he never wants to go back there is now you guest it in negotiation with UFC once again?????

On a side note i am looking forward for a Couture Vs Lesner fight but i would have loved to see him against Fedor has well.

Theres quite a strong rumer that UFC are in talks with fedor as wel,dnt forget hes the wamma hw champion and they want it to be the global number1 so they will want to do a deal wiv the UFC

[WARMachine]

The word on Sherdog is, the UFC will sign Fedor when Affliction goes outta business...

Dana White made some comments saying he would be shocked if they were still in business come January, and that Fedor will have to sign with the UFC, simply because there will be no one left.

[sooners04]

Also maybe Danas thinking this would be a great way to get Randy to lose, Lesner's hungry, big and definitely not scared of Randy,plus Couture hasn't fought recently and Lesners fresh. Dana could feel like he's setting Randy up for a loss. I mean Dana has to have hard feelings for Randy now.

I definitely can see that approach from Dana and if that is his plan I hope Randy beats the piss out of Brock.

[BG]

I definitely can see that approach from Dana and if that is his plan I hope Randy beats the piss out of Brock.

Ya me too, beating of a lifetime!!! Be great. Dana doesnt like to be forced to anything, this time Randy made him change things, he's gotta be pissed. Think, didnt Franklin defend his title for like $40,000 a couple times, now guys that fought for cheap, got lucky and win the title will want to reconstruct their contracts.

[Bullyson]

I'll take Brock any day of the week. As long as his defenses are up to date, he should run through just about anyone in the game. The man was an NCAA All American wrestler. People seem to forget that. He also has hands out of this world. He is very sure footed and fast for a man thats 205, let alone 260. My money will be on Lesnar no matter who he fights.

[godkilla]

fedor by armbar

[WARMachine]

I'll take Brock any day of the week. As long as his defenses are up to date, he should run through just about anyone in the game. The man was an NCAA All American wrestler. People seem to forget that. He also has hands out of this world. He is very sure footed and fast for a man thats 205, let alone 260. My money will be on Lesnar no matter who he fights.

Really? What about Fedor, Nog, Barnett, Arlovski, Sylvia, Werdum, GG, CC, Kharitonov?

I dont think so...

This fight will be more competitive than people think...

[yannick35]

UFC signing Fedor would be amazing, Kharitonov would be good too been a while since i seen him fight.

[BG]

I'll take Brock any day of the week. As long as his defenses are up to date, he should run through just about anyone in the game.

I dont know, he hasnt had his chin checked yet, we will see how he does after taking a few good bombs.

[WARMachine]

Randy isnt the one to test that BG...

[BG]

Randy isnt the one to test that BG...

I hear ya, but eventually someone will, then we will know how far Brock will go. But Randy did catch Silvia and Gonzaga with that nice overhand right.

[Pooks]

I hear ya, but eventually someone will, then we will know how far Brock will go. But Randy did catch Silvia and Gonzaga with that nice overhand right.

Didn't he break his arm on that? hehehe

[NS]

I'll take Brock any day of the week. As long as his defenses are up to date, he should run through just about anyone in the game. The man was an NCAA All American wrestler. People seem to forget that. He also has hands out of this world. He is very sure footed and fast for a man thats 205, let alone 260. My money will be on Lesnar no matter who he fights.

I agree, I definitely favour Lesnar. He will have learnt his mistakes from Mir, have a much stronger defense and won't make the same mistake again. Lesnar is a beast.

[Bullyson]

Really? What about Fedor, Nog, Barnett, Arlovski, Sylvia, Werdum, GG, CC, Kharitonov?

I dont think so...

This fight will be more competitive than people think...

Yes really. People dont give him credit because of where he came from. At least he's not out there fighting a bunch of pussies like Kimbo. He's fighting warriors. You'll see. Fedor would be the ONLY one I would have to think about. Sylvia would get murdered. Arlovski would too. The man is a monster. He has a measuring jab with an overhand right to follow that is fast and quite capable of decapitating a motherf*cker.

[BG]

Didn't he break his arm on that? hehehe

I didnt hear about that. What happened?

[rush_604]

Yes really. People dont give him credit because of where he came from. At least he's not out there fighting a bunch of pussies like Kimbo. He's fighting warriors. You'll see. Fedor would be the ONLY one I would have to think about. Sylvia would get murdered. Arlovski would too. The man is a monster. He has a measuring jab with an overhand right to follow that is fast and quite capable of decapitating a motherf*cker.

I think anyone with good BJJ can beat him. In the Herring fight a good BJJ guy could have rolled for a kneebar so many times, or even rolled to get outta the side position. Brock is very good at wrestling but I dont see his MMA skills at that level yet.

I think Werdum, Nog, Gabe, even Roger Gracie would beat him.

[rush_604]

Didn't he break his arm on that? hehehe

One of the bones from his forearm broke from GG kick.

[BG]

One of the bones from his forearm broke from GG kick.

I really thought Gonzoga was going to be champ, then the lost to Werdum, I hope he comes back to be a top contender, well rounded big guy.

[yannick35]

I really thought Gonzoga was going to be champ, then the lost to Werdum, I hope he comes back to be a top contender, well rounded big guy.

Gonzaga must come back strong this guy is just amazing. he got Crocop number real quick exausthing him on the mat then kicking him in the head.

[rush_604]

I really thought Gonzoga was going to be champ, then the lost to Werdum, I hope he comes back to be a top contender, well rounded big guy.

Ya hes fightin on the same card at UFC 91 against Josh Hendricks.

I'm still pissed at him for knockin out Mirko though lol.

[jiggy]

i wonder what cycle randy is on for this fight. he looked massive on espn today, like when he fought sylvia.

[BG]

I'm still pissed at him for knockin out Mirko though lol.

Ive never felt bad after seeing a mma fighter get knocked out.......until that fight hehehe. I really think he would have beaten Randy if his nose didnt get broke, even Randy right after the fight said how hard GG hits. He's young and determined and now knows what being in the big show is all about, but the HW division is much, much deeper now, he may have missed his chance a being champ in the near future.

[WARMachine]

GG is a well rounded guy... The only problem? He cant beat other world class Jiu Jitsu guys...

Problem with that is that Werdum(Who already landed GG 2 of his 3 losses), and Nog, who is the current world champion,(who has sub'd everyone from Valentijn Overeem, Mark Coleman, Enson Inoue, Dan Henderson, CroCop, Heath Herring, and Tim Sylvia) are on the top on the food chain in the UFC HW division.

Not to mention Mir, who doesnt have world class BJJ, but still has a solid ground game.

I honestly see CC's return to the UFC being against GG. I cant see GG ever KOing Mirko again, if anything, GG might be able to take him down and keep him there like he did before the famous head kick in thier first fight.

[Pooks]

GG is a well rounded guy... The only problem? He cant beat other world class Jiu Jitsu guys...

Problem with that is that Werdum(Who already landed GG 2 of his 3 losses), and Nog, who is the current world champion,(who has sub'd everyone from Valentijn Overeem, Mark Coleman, Enson Inoue, Dan Henderson, CroCop, Heath Herring, and Tim Sylvia) are on the top on the food chain in the UFC HW division.

Not to mention Mir, who doesnt have world class BJJ, but still has a solid ground game.

I honestly see CC's return to the UFC being against GG. I cant see GG ever KOing Mirko again, if anything, GG might be able to take him down and keep him there like he did before the famous head kick in thier first fight.

got to see how CC does against Overeem first... that will be a real test.

[WARMachine]

A real test?...

i dont know about that...

I think Mirko has this one in the bag...

[BG]

Man UFC is signing all these guys, they could be putting together some nice cards, ones to rival Prides. Need to start spending a little more $$$ on events.