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[scottsec]

Originally Posted by thecoylewis

With how depleted the UFC's HW division is, you would think they would be willing to do whatever Couture wants to bring him back into the fold.

On the flip side of that coin, with that same depleted division, why not just come back, pick 2 fights and then leave. It's ridiculous. He could have fought Nog in February and Werdum, Vera, or anyone else in June, July and been ready for the Fedor fight by October. It's just madness.

Yeah but if he lost before the Fedor fight then it really wouldnt mean shit. Couture isnt fighting because he wants to go out against Fedor.....its fucking pathetic.

[maxp84z]

Originally Posted by homegrowncone

In a separate matter, Couture’s employment contract, which he signed in December 2006, rests at the heart of a breach of contract lawsuit filed by Zuffa on Jan. 14 in Las Vegas. The suit alleges Couture’s name and likeness were used to advertise a rival promotion and that he made “false claims” that damaged the company. The contract places a one-year restricted period, set to expire in October, on the 45-year-old associating himself with, or working with, a promoter of any non-UFC event.

That's the IFL. This just keeps getting more complicated.

Didnt the UFC buy the IFL???? X out rival organization right there :P The UFC should just host the event Randy vs Fedor for a one night only type of thing.... (They did it before with Royce vs Gracie) The only reason why this isnt smart is because it gives Fedor free exposure. If Randy somehow wins then it's a win/win for the UFC. If Randy loses badly, then it makes the UFC look bad. (Which is most likely) It will also make fans think and wonder "Why isnt he (Fedor) in the UFC?" "Isnt the UFC the best?"

THE UFC can buy M1 and close it down. Fedor and his management just want a flexibile contract. I dont see why that's so hard to do. I mean if the UFC wanted to copromote with any other division, the HW division makes the most sense....

It doesnt matter to the fans where else the fighter fights. If the fighter fights on UFC programming and inside a UFC Octagon, they are UFC fighters.

[valheruking]

Hard to care much about this issue until new info comes out or his contract ends or whatever, it's easy article material for sites to regurgitate til then.

[Matthew]

This is bullsh*T

[ILJO]

Originally Posted by thecoylewis

With how depleted the UFC's HW division is, you would think they would be willing to do whatever Couture wants to bring him back into the fold.

On the flip side of that coin, with that same depleted division, why not just come back, pick 2 fights and then leave. It's ridiculous. He could have fought Nog in February and Werdum, Vera, or anyone else in June, July and been ready for the Fedor fight by October. It's just madness.

first off, you know how the UFC deals with people that have one or two fights left on their contract. I doubt that they would let Couture just finish his contract that easy if he wanted to leave.

They would have benched him just like they did Arlovski

secondly, Nog would beat him if they fought and so would Werdum for that matter

Then a fight with Fedor would mean absolutely nothing

[danaloveschuck]

Originally Posted by ILJO

first off, you know how the UFC deals with people that have one or two fights left on their contract. I doubt that they would let Couture just finish his contract that easy if he wanted to leave.

They would have benched him just like they did Arlovski

secondly, Nog would beat him if they fought and so would Werdum for that matter

Then a fight with Fedor would mean absolutely nothing

If Randy wins his next 2 fights his contract won't end, it automatically renews if you're the champion. Therefore, he can only get out of his contract if he loses, and if he loses than the Fedor fight is no longer a big deal. That is why Randy has to get out of his contract.

[danaloveschuck]

Originally Posted by thecoylewis

With how depleted the UFC's HW division is, you would think they would be willing to do whatever Couture wants to bring him back into the fold.

On the flip side of that coin, with that same depleted division, why not just come back, pick 2 fights and then leave. It's ridiculous. He could have fought Nog in February and Werdum, Vera, or anyone else in June, July and been ready for the Fedor fight by October. It's just madness.

If he wins those two fights he will remain under contract (champion clause). Randy should try to organize a union. What's Dana going to do, fire him?

[Dimson]

Originally Posted by maxp84z

Didnt the UFC buy the IFL???? X out rival organization right there :P The UFC should just host the event Randy vs Fedor for a one night only type of thing.... (They did it before with Royce vs Gracie) The only reason why this isnt smart is because it gives Fedor free exposure. If Randy somehow wins then it's a win/win for the UFC. If Randy loses badly, then it makes the UFC look bad. (Which is most likely) It will also make fans think and wonder "Why isnt he (Fedor) in the UFC?" "Isnt the UFC the best?"

THE UFC can buy M1 and close it down. Fedor and his management just want a flexibile contract. I dont see why that's so hard to do. I mean if the UFC wanted to copromote with any other division, the HW division makes the most sense....

It doesnt matter to the fans where else the fighter fights. If the fighter fights on UFC programming and inside a UFC Octagon, they are UFC fighters.

Who won, Royce Or Gracie?

[ArMnHC]

i didnt read the article because im sick of this saga...but did Randy appearing on the Affliction PPV cause some shit? just wondering...lol