Randy inks 6 fight extension

Mamba · Aug 29, 2009

During the post fight press conference Randy couture announced that he signed a new six fight contract with the UFC.

When asked why he decided to sign such a large contract, and if he would fulfill them all, Randy replied,”This is the place to be, I plan on ending my career in the UFC”

This move ensures that the only way there will be the fan hopeful fight between Couture and Fedor Emelianenko is if it’s in the UFC.

Additionally, we now know that being 46 years old isn’t limiting Randy’s drive to continue fighting.

When asked what’s next for him and if a move to light heavyweight is in the future, Randy replied, “I’m interested in interesting fights wherever that is”

Chuck Liddell’s name was also added into the questions about Randy’s future but Dana white replied, “I don’t think people want to see Randy vs Chuck… but when Chuck’s done dancing I’m sure he’ll be giving me a call”
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http://mmasportsreport.com/185/randy-couture-inks-6-fight-deal-with-the-ufc

speeds · Aug 30, 2009

Randy Couture signed a new 7-fight deal with the UFC just minutes before his fight this evening. The new deal supersedes his old deal, and was effective beginning with Couture’s fight against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tonight at UFC 102.

The deal is effectively a career ender. Nobody on either side expects Randy to fight 7 more times. This is the longest deal Couture has ever signed, and at 46 years old, it will almost certainly be the last.

Strikeforce's acquisition of Fedor Emelianenko gave Couture leverage he did not have before. He never threatened to leave, but the possibility was enough to encourage Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta to call Randy in for a private meeting to make him an unsolicited blockbuster offer.

Sam Spira, Couture's attorney, refused to comment on the compensation under the new deal, but confirmed the deal and noted that Couture was thrilled with the deal and excited to finish his career in the UFC. Matt Walker, Couture's sports agent, also confirmed the existence of the deal and believes this will be a great milestone in Couture's career.

Since Strikeforce signed Fedor, the UFC has renegotiated and extended the contracts of Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar, ensuring neither man will fight Fedor unless he signs with the UFC.

Sources on the UFC side suggested the deal Randy received was a slightly modified version of the deal offered to Fedor Emelianenko in July.
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http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/8/30/1007633/the-details-of-randy-coutures-new

speeds · Aug 30, 2009

Randy's prospects of going out on a winning note continue to get muffled, but if his fights are like last night's affair, everyone will enjoy them regardless.

I don't know if there are better fights for him at heavyweight or light heavyweight. I suppose we might see him at both.

speeds · Sep 3, 2009

Matt Hughes (Matoos) has also signed a new "multi-fight" contract, so retirement isn't an option in his mind, either.

Mamba · Sep 3, 2009

Hughes is crazy.

speeds · Sep 3, 2009

Black Mamba said: ↑

Hughes is crazy.
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Crazy like a fox!

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