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The Library => Haley Center Basement => Topic started by: The Prowler on October 21, 2008, 07:49:22 PM
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The 11-month legal drama that involved the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and its disgruntled heavyweight champion, Randy Couture, has been resolved.
Thank the almighty … whoever that may be.
In an official conference call today, UFC President Dana White announced that the 45-year-old Hall of Fame inductee had agreed to an out-of-court new multi-fight contract. And, as speculated, will return against Brock Lesnar in the main event at UFC 91 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada (not Portland, Ore.), in a five round fight for the heavyweight championship of the world.
The winner of the bout will be recognized as the heavyweight champion and fight the winner of the bout between UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira and Frank Mir to unify the title sometime after their bout on December 27.
This is quite a departure — and a monumental breakthrough — from the ugly break up that first began when Couture faxed in his resignation from a South African movie set in late 2007, citing poor pay, lack of respect and a desire to fight Fedor Emelianenko — a high-profile free agent who the UFC was unable to sign.
He has sat on the sidelines ever since, hoping that his legal team could find him a way out of his ironclad contract. Either he eventually realized that it was impossible or would just take too long, which is more than likely the genesis behind his sudden shift in strategy.
Regardless, it’s great news that both parties were able to put their differences aside and broker a truce. Now Couture is on the clock to get into fighting shape — he hasn’t competed since a technical knockout win over Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 74: “Respect” in August 2007.
Considering his age — and upcoming opponent — he’ll need to whack off any and all cage rust sooner rather than later. Lesnar is among the largest, strongest and most athletic fighters in the division. Couture, on the other hand, is not.
However, he has an uncanny ability to rise to the occasion on fight night, leveraging his experience, knowledge and skill to put together (and execute) winning gameplans. Put simply, Randy Couture has proven over time that he can never be counted out.
So even though it’s been nearly a year of turmoil and straight up ridiculousness … nothing has really changed.
http://mmamania.com/2008/09/02/randy-couture-returns-to-fight-brock-lesnar-at-ufc-91-in-las-vegas/ (http://mmamania.com/2008/09/02/randy-couture-returns-to-fight-brock-lesnar-at-ufc-91-in-las-vegas/)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6wQ2CBKmFQ&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6wQ2CBKmFQ&feature=related)
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I still think the old man takes him. Lesnar may have finally found his thing, after trying pro wrestling and the NFL, but Couture has not let his age get the best of him, as Ken Shamrock has. Couture's experience will win this fight.
I will more then likely be purchasing this PPV. It has been a while since a UFC championship fight has intrigued me enough to buy it. The last one was probably Couture/Liddell 3.
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I still think the old man takes him. Lesnar may have finally found his thing, after trying pro wrestling and the NFL, but Couture has not let his age get the best of him, as Ken Shamrock has. Couture's experience will win this fight.
I will more then likely be purchasing this PPV. It has been a while since a UFC championship fight has intrigued me enough to buy it. The last one was probably Couture/Liddell 3.
I don't know, I think Lesner will have Couture's number. I just don't think the old man will have it in him to stand toe-to-toe with Lesner. He may prove me wrong.
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I don't know, I think Lesner will have Couture's number. I just don't think the old man will have it in him to stand toe-to-toe with Lesner. He may prove me wrong.
Oh I think Lesnar has a chance, which is why I will order the fight. I am giving Couture only a slight advantage because of his experience. Lesnar's size and age could counter that, but I just think Couture's experience in big fights will be what wins this match.
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Couture is NOT old. He is just reaching his prime.
Fucktards.
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Couture is NOT old. He is just reaching his prime.
Fucktards.
Says the guy that offers pawpaw big $$$ for his little blue pills.
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Couture is NOT old. He is just reaching his prime.
Fucktards.
I'm guessing you're kidding....But, if not, reaching your prime....is Not at the Age of 45 in any sport, unless it's coaching. I feel that a MMA fighter's prime is around 30-32.
I really like both fighters....But, I like Brock Lesnar just a tad bit more. I'll be all over this UFC PPV, and I'll be pulling for Brock. Atleast we know that Brock won't retire after the next fight.
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I'm guessing you're kidding....But, if not, reaching your prime....is Not at the Age of 45 in any sport, unless it's coaching. I feel that a MMA fighter's prime is around 30-32.
I really like both fighters....But, I like Brock Lesnar just a tad bit more. I'll be all over this UFC PPV, and I'll be pulling for Brock. Atleast we know that Brock won't retire after the next fight.
Dude, I don't think there is anyway that I would watch this fight with you. I don't know you except from your post, but I would imagine you GET JUST A LITTLE FUCKIN INTENSE YA KNOW MOTHA FUCKA SUCK IT BITCH!!!
I would fear for my life...
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I'm guessing you're kidding....But, if not, reaching your prime....is Not at the Age of 45 in any sport, unless it's coaching. I feel that a MMA fighter's prime is around 30-32.
I really like both fighters....But, I like Brock Lesnar just a tad bit more. I'll be all over this UFC PPV, and I'll be pulling for Brock. Atleast we know that Brock won't retire after the next fight.
Me and Randy C. are kindred spirits with the age thing. He will whip Lesnar's punk ass.,,,cause' Stoned Steve says so.
Wait, that was Stone Cold....
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Brock Lesner will lose. he has know idea what to do once someone takes him to the ground. He has 0% Jui Jitsu knowledge and it shows. See the Frank Mir fight...Betting on a Lesnar fight is almost betting that pure strength will overcome skill.
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Brock's going to get his shit rocked. Randy is too smart of a fighter, and still too damn good to get beat by trash like Brock. Lesnar doesn't have the skill set to win, barring a KO early on, but that can happen at any time.
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Dude, I don't think there is anyway that I would watch this fight with you. I don't know you except from your post, but I would imagine you GET JUST A LITTLE FUCKIN INTENSE YA KNOW MOTHA FUCKA SUCK IT BITCH!!!
I would fear for my life...
Prowler is 260 pounds of aggression, with a bad attitude. :thumbsup:
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Prowler is 260 pounds of aggression, with a bad attitude. :thumbsup:
His parents must be so proud.
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You God Damn right they're proud.
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You God Damn right they're proud.
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Prowler threatened my life at Loco's one time. I shit myself.
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Time to revive this thread since the fight is less then 24 hours away. I just ordered it a few minutes ago. I still say the experience of Couture trumps Lesnar's size and strength. As AWK pointed out, during the Mir fight, Brock showed how his aggressiveness gets in the way of his thinking. He might have learned from that fight, but I don't think he learned enough to take out Couture. However, if Randy screws up and let's Brock inside with a couple of good punches, with Brock's strength, that could be all it takes for him to win.
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Well damn. Lesnar took Couture out towards the end of the second round. The "official" 45 pound weight difference Brock had, along with his 6 inch reach advantage was just too much. Randy had Lesnar bleeding, but Brock was just do dang big for Randy to be able to handle and wear down like he normally does to his opponents. Going to be interesting to see who takes the belt from Brock. It is going to have to be somebody that can take him down to the ground and make him submit. That is how he was beat in his one UFC loss, but I think Brock learned from that and will not get taken down to the mat as easily from now on.
As Couture said after the match, "Thats some big ham hocks coming at you. That is just one big sumbitch".
Anybody know if there has been a UFC heavyweight champ as big as Lesnar. He barely met the maximum weight allowed for the heavyweights at 265 during the weigh in. He had to go from 280 to 265, and the guys usually put back on a few more of those pounds by fight time.
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You guys realize this UFC shit is nothing more than juiced up pro wrestling, right?
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You get your ass in the ring with one of those guys and then tell me if you still think like that. This stuff is nothing like WWE. They ain't slapping the sides of their legs are backs when they hit somebody. I have actually been to a UFC fight and even HDTV does not do it justice.
In one of the fights last night, I saw one of the coolest hits I have ever seen. Somebody got such an awesome uppercut in, that the other guy's head snapped back and you could see his eyes to start rolling in the back of his head before he even hit the mat.
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You get your ass in the ring with one of those guys and then tell me if you still think like that.
I am Andy Kaufmann. I'd win the champeenship.
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I am Andy Kaufmann. I'd win the champeenship.
Jerry "The King" Lawler and Andy Kauffmann. Now that is some classic stuff there. :box:
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You guys realize this UFC shit is nothing more than juiced up pro wrestling, right?
yeah, fuck that. i've seen guys go 2 rounds in a UFC fight and it looks like they got jumped by 5 guys. you watch a 30 minute long WWE match and 5 minutes after they don't have a mark on them. i'm not even a big UFC fan, just watch it from time to time and i can tell that shit is no joke. i wouldn't last 2.7 seconds in there. step in there for about 30 seconds with somebody like Brock Lesnar, and when you get the wires taken out of your jaw, let me know how fake it is.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvTNyKIGXiI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvTNyKIGXiI)
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Yeah, I saw it. I was wrong about Lesnar, I guess I should listen what they say about a punchers chance.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvTNyKIGXiI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvTNyKIGXiI)
:rofl: Thanks Glenn. Now I have to clean up the milk off my keyboard. You think that guy still lives in his mom's basement? I also love the fact he has a notepad and there is about only 10 people there for the Q&A. Great stuff.
"Its still real to me damn it!".
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvTNyKIGXiI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvTNyKIGXiI)
I think that is from the National Guard Armory in Anniston.
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Seriously? Aren't these just a bunch of used up WWE people?
I've heard the name Brock Lesnar before and I don't give two shits on a piece of toast about UFC. Haven't cared for the WWE in nearly 10 years either. Does Stephanie McMahon still have ginormous jugs? And is Lita still trashy and whorish? I liked that.
I know I heard the name Ken Shamrock back in the Mick Foley, Rock, Undertaker days of the old WWF.
My opinion of UFC from what little I've seen is I'd rather watch fake wrestling, which has a story line somewhat, than two dipshits roll around half naked and whale on each other for a couple of minutes. Seems faggy.
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Seriously? Aren't these just a bunch of used up WWE people?
I've heard the name Brock Lesnar before and I don't give two shits on a piece of toast about UFC. Haven't cared for the WWE in nearly 10 years either. Does Stephanie McMahon still have ginormous jugs? And is Lita still trashy and whorish? I liked that.
I know I heard the name Ken Shamrock back in the Mick Foley, Rock, Undertaker days of the old WWF.
My opinion of UFC from what little I've seen is I'd rather watch fake wrestling, which has a story line somewhat, than two dipshits roll around half naked and whale on each other for a couple of minutes. Seems faggy.
I'm sorry Kaos, but that might single handedly be the lamest 7th grade comment I've ever read. Fake wrestling with the sole base of fans usually redneck trash...versus...Mixed martial arts, striking, Jujitsu, and wrestling tied together with some of the world's best athletes? There is a reason why Professional Boxing can not hold UFC's jock strap any longer. Comparatively check out UFC's pay per view ratings versus that of Pro. Boxing over the last few years.
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I'm sorry Kaos, but that might single handedly be the lamest 7th grade comment I've ever read. Fake wrestling with the sole base of fans usually redneck trash...versus...Mixed martial arts, striking, Jujitsu, and wrestling tied together with some of the world's best athletes? There is a reason why Professional Boxing can not hold UFC's jock strap any longer. Comparatively check out UFC's pay per view ratings versus that of Pro. Boxing over the last few years.
Lots of people watch American Idol, too. What's your point?
And here we go with the World's Best Athlete junk again. Which one gets the yellow shirt when he rides his bike?
Sorry, but UFC is -- at least to me -- Cro Magnon on a scale not even boxing ever reached. It's freaking Rome again.
Yeah, I know WWE is fake. I haven't watched it at all in ten years. But it was funny when I did. The Rock was hilarious. So was Mick Foley. I saw Foley plunge 40 feet off the top of a steel cage thing and land on a folding table. Yeah, the table was scored to break and yeah there was a pad on the ground. But 40 feet? That's insane. It is what it is, moronic entertainment.
You never answered the question, either. Aren't these chumps guys who couldn't cut it in WWE? Brock Lesnar? Ken Shamrock? Seriously?
UFC could go the way of XFL and my day would still be just as happy. Same for WWE, although I would occasionally wonder what happened to Stephanie McMahon's monstrous boobs.
(http://www.gceleb.com/S/stephanie_mcmahon/stephanie_mcmahon_8.jpg)
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Lots of people watch American Idol, too. What's your point?
And here we go with the World's Best Athlete junk again. Which one gets the yellow shirt when he rides his bike?
Sorry, but UFC is -- at least to me -- Cro Magnon on a scale not even boxing ever reached. It's freaking Rome again.
Yeah, I know WWE is fake. I haven't watched it at all in ten years. But it was funny when I did. The Rock was hilarious. So was Mick Foley. I saw Foley plunge 40 feet off the top of a steel cage thing and land on a folding table. Yeah, the table was scored to break and yeah there was a pad on the ground. But 40 feet? That's insane. It is what it is, moronic entertainment.
You never answered the question, either. Aren't these chumps guys who couldn't cut it in WWE? Brock Lesnar? Ken Shamrock? Seriously?
UFC could go the way of XFL and my day would still be just as happy. Same for WWE, although I would occasionally wonder what happened to Stephanie McMahon's monstrous boobs.
(http://www.gceleb.com/S/stephanie_mcmahon/stephanie_mcmahon_8.jpg)
Ken Shamrock was one of the first UFC superstars, before he moved to the WWF at the time. Therefore, he was a UFC washout that decided to take it easy and do fake wrestling. Lesnar was a 4 time NCAA wrestling champion. He then proceeded to go to the WWF, and then tried out his stint in the NFL. His wrestling background and absolute brute strength was considered to be a building block for a career in Mixed Martial Arts. In his first match he learned rather quickly that the UFC is not fake and you will need more than brute strength to win. Frank Mir took a beating from Lesnar intelligently and waited for him to make a mistake, then put him in an ankle lock and made him tap out.
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... then put him in an ankle lock and made him tap out.
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/dominiquerave/DudeThatsGay.jpg)
Let someone put you in an ankle hold and lets see how gay you think it is.
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Let someone put you in an ankle hold and lets see how gay you think it is.
Uhhhh, no thanks. You can go work your "magic" on somebody who might enjoy it.
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Uhhhh, no thanks. You can go work your "magic" on somebody who might enjoy it.
(http://www.50poundnote.net/image/gay_shame.jpg)
You are killing me today dude! I love it when you don't have shit to do at work!
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Uhhhh, no thanks. You can go work your "magic" on somebody who might enjoy it.
(http://www.50poundnote.net/image/gay_shame.jpg)
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It's ok though Kaos, I understand where you are coming from...You are that guy in High School who was afraid to do any competitive sports such as wrestling so you tried your best to label them gay to hide your insecurities. Have fun with your ever so masculine and mature fake wrestling...I'm surprised you aren't an Alabama Fan.
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It's ok though Kaos, I understand where you are coming from...You are that guy in High School who was afraid to do any competitive sports such as wrestling so you tried your best to label them gay to hide your insecurities. Have fun with your ever so masculine and mature fake wrestling...I'm surprised you aren't an Alabama Fan.
Your game is weak, my friend.
I'm that guy in high school who used to deflower your girlfriend and then laugh about it.
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Your game is weak, my friend.
I'm that guy in high school who used to deflower your girlfriend and then laugh about it.
Considering you are 20 years older than me, I always figured you were a pedophile. How's your daughter these days?
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Considering you are 20 years older than me, I always figured you were a pedophile. How's your daughter these days?
I was talking in relative terms, of course. But 20 years now is legal. Gross, but legal.
I want to be like our esteemed VP Nelson Rockefeller and go out in the saddle on top of a 25 year old who lays there for hours unable to move me enough to get to a phone to call 911. I do hope I'll be able to pluck a little better than Megan Marshak, but she was probably tight in the day.
Daughter is doing fine, thanks for asking. She's getting a taser for Christmas.
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I was talking in relative terms, of course. But 20 years now is legal. Gross, but legal.
I want to be like our esteemed VP Nelson Rockefeller and go out in the saddle on top of a 25 year old who lays there for hours unable to move me enough to get to a phone to call 911. I do hope I'll be able to pluck a little better than Megan Marshak, but she was probably tight in the day.
Daughter is doing fine, thanks for asking. She's getting a taser for Christmas.
Shit, tasers are considered foreplay now a days.
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Shit, tasers are considered foreplay now a days.
That's what I told her. Hop on and go for the ride because as soon as the charge wears off and they stop spasming, they lose control, will blow it and then want to get a pizza and watch some TV. Might as well get SOME enjoyment out of it.
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That's what I told her. Hop on and go for the ride because as soon as the charge wears off and they stop spasming, they lose control, will blow it and then want to get a pizza and watch some TV. Might as well get SOME enjoyment out of it.
Amen, brotha, Amen.