UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture tipped the scales at 220 pounds for his fight tonight with Brock Lesnar, meaning he'll likely be giving up around 55 pounds to Lesnar when they walk into the Octagon tonight at UFC 91. UFC President Dana White says he's surprised:
"I was surprised that Couture came in at 220," White said. "I thought he was going to be more 225, in between 225 and 230. Interesting. Maybe he's thinking about staying light on his feet, and making Brock work and move around. Brock Lesnar told me a couple weeks ago he got down to 265, stayed there for a few days and felt absolutely comfortable."
After the jump, White talks about the overall state of the UFC.
"We continue to deliver," White said. "We've got this fight here on Saturday, then our December 27 card is stacked, we've got B.J. Penn and Georges St. Pierre fighting again in January, we've got Henderson and Franklin fighting, it's just one after another after another."
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11-15-2008 @ 12:57PM
Barb Gilpin said...
I'm really looking forwards to these fights especially Brook at Randy. I love UFC more then any other fights. I got Tapout put on my van on the front and back on the hood and the back window people love it. You rock Dana White.
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11-15-2008 @ 1:17PM
bigflyer said...
After the CBS mess of Kimbo Slice, ESPN is finally starting to get interested in MMA.
In the history of MMA, tonight's UFC 91 is the turning point in the evolution completely surpassing boxing.
The interest in a an ex-WWE performer with only 3 MMA bouts versus the 46 year old "Natural" is surprising, however it reflects how far fighting has come in surpassing boxing in the public eye.
I hope Randy grounds and pounds the bigger, stronger, but less skilled Lesnar tonight.
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11-15-2008 @ 5:42PM
DC said...
Lesnar is carrying around alot of, ahem, unnatural muscle weight. The key to this fight, imo, is whether or not Couture can weather the initial rage of Lesnar. If yes, Lesnar will gas out and Couture will submit him. If not, 1 or 2 round beatdown by Lesnar.
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11-15-2008 @ 5:46PM
Dan said...
Wow, 220 instead of 225? Five whole pounds? That is not even worth mentioning in the heavyweight division--White's just being a promoter.
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11-15-2008 @ 7:34PM
casper said...
Everyone seems to be forgetting that '' TNT'' comes in small packages!!! Go Randy....
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11-16-2008 @ 12:26AM
Kevin said...
exactly. wonder if dana white and co are doing the appropriate testing for sports enhancing drugs. just saying: lesnar is doing more than just lifting weights and drinking protein shakes. go randy!
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11-15-2008 @ 11:17PM
smurf said...
lesnar taps out in 1st round from the NATURAL RANDY COUTURE
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