Randy Couture Interested In Dropping to 205 To Fight Machida

[heyzel]

Could the old man shock the world again?

- According to a recent interview with On Portland, Randy Couture is interested in dropping to 205 and facing UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida. Couture stated the following…

"[Machida's] got a very unique style – it's very unorthodox. He stays pretty true to his karate background and makes it work for him. He's got great footwork, great balance. He's very patient. I think he's terrific," said Couture of Machida after flashing a coy smile when the subject initially came up. I could certainly go back down to 205 if that was something (the UFC) wanted to see. I'd be interested in competing against him. I think he's a tremendous competitor and somebody I'd like to fight."

Credit: On Portland and fiveouncesofpain.com

 

[MOREBASS]

I think that would be a good fight actually. Randy is one of the best at coming up with a solid gameplan, and sticking to it.

I think if he can close the distance, and use the clinch, he has a pretty good chance. I would like to see this fight.

 

[Chuy Savedra]

I can't see it happening. And if it does, machidas where my moneys on

 

[f31roger]

wow... that's a pretty good match up IMO. If Randy can close the distance and get into clinch and do some dirty boxing.. yeah, I think he can do it.

 

[UCDgreek]

you cant ever count out randy against anybody

 

[lenbiasyayo]

randy better smash nogera so he has the chance to fight machida

 

[f31roger]

randy better smash nogera so he has the chance to fight machida

why? (just curious?) Different weight classes... if Randy drops, he wont need to face Nog.

I've trained with both and have tremendous respect for both of them. Big Nog is actually my favorite MMA fighter.

 

[lenbiasyayo]

^^ randy and nog fight at ufc 103 and if he cant beat nog i doubt he gets a shot at machida.

 

[B-Buzz]

I dunno if the lose, retire, come back in a different weight class for an immediate title shot strategy is gonna work for him again.

 

[savdout916]

WHY WOULD RANDY WANNA DO THAT TO HIMSELF?

 

[Shaniac]

im sure it would be easier for him to beat Machida than it would be Lesnar.

 

[f31roger]

^^ randy and nog fight at ufc 103 and if he cant beat nog i doubt he gets a shot at machida.

ah true. I thought that Randy was gonna drop to LW like soon.

 

[DAT NIGGA TAZZ]

MAYBE IF HE BEATS NOG, AND IF MACHIDA LOOSES TO SHOGUN ITLL BE A BETTER CHANCE PROBABLY (IF RANDY REALLY WANTS TO FIGHT, NOT JUST STEP IN FOR ANOTHER BELT,LOL)

 

[Jaysav]

I would like to see this fight. I think Machida would get him, but with Randy, you never know.