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Lesnar is all about money, Randy is about sport and respect
The meaning of the main event is obvious: UFC wants Randy to pass the torch to a very expensive prospective fighter who could bring his WWE fans to the UFC. Aside from that, they want to spoil the most anticipated clash (not for me) between F.Emelianenko and R.Couture which can take place on Affliction PPV which is a lot of money. Just imagine Brock Lesnar defeating Randy, then nobody will be able to say that Coutute is the best contender for Fedor. Everyone will be talking of "the second coming of Emelianenko" who is Brock Lesnar; afterwards, Dana White will be talking about making Lesnar a TUF coach or something + he will be on the covers of all major sport magazins, which is a lot of money as well, but the main reason is to draw some WWE fans to pay to see "THE NEXT BIG THING IN ACTION AGAIN". So it not about Lesnar, it's about famous WWE/WWF superstars who draw attention (whether it John Cena, Triple H or Randy Orton). Otherwise, Dana White would have paid Lesnar $10 000 and put him to preliminary matches to gain experience. My opinion is that Lesnar is gonna win, but it is really tough to call, I just base it on Randy's age + 1.3 year inactive + his mental condition due to his lawsuits + my intuition. I really respect Randy as a fighter and a person but I think it's time to quit with MMA. He will not benefit much from beating Brock Lesnar (but Brock and UFC will). No offence to Randy fans.
The meaning of the main event is obvious: UFC wants Randy to pass the torch to a very expensive prospective fighter who could bring his WWE fans to the UFC. Aside from that, they want to spoil the most anticipated clash (not for me) between F.Emelianenko and R.Couture which can take place on Affliction PPV which is a lot of money. Just imagine Brock Lesnar defeating Randy, then nobody will be able to say that Coutute is the best contender for Fedor. Everyone will be talking of "the second coming of Emelianenko" who is Brock Lesnar; afterwards, Dana White will be talking about making Lesnar a TUF coach or something + he will be on the covers of all major sport magazins, which is a lot of money as well, but the main reason is to draw some WWE fans to pay to see "THE NEXT BIG THING IN ACTION AGAIN". So it not about Lesnar, it's about famous WWE/WWF superstars who draw attention (whether it John Cena, Triple H or Randy Orton). Otherwise, Dana White would have paid Lesnar $10 000 and put him to preliminary matches to gain experience. My opinion is that Lesnar is gonna win, but it is really tough to call, I just base it on Randy's age + 1.3 year inactive + his mental condition due to his lawsuits + my intuition. I really respect Randy as a fighter and a person but I think it's time to quit with MMA. He will not benefit much from beating Brock Lesnar (but Brock and UFC will). No offence to Randy fans.
great post although im still holding out for another amazing win from randy.
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Why does everyone assume Nog is better than Couture. They have had totally different careers with different organizations so how do people know Nog is better. Couture definitely has better standup and he is the wrestler so he would decide whether or not the fight goes to the ground... I think Couture could take Nog.
Why does everyone assume Nog is better than Couture. They have had totally different careers with different organizations so how do people know Nog is better. Couture definitely has better standup and he is the wrestler so he would decide whether or not the fight goes to the ground... I think Couture could take Nog.
cuz Nog fought in Pride so that instantly makes him better
cuz Nog fought in Pride so that instantly makes him better
I know. All these PRIDE guys come in and get talked about like they are some kinds of fighting gods. Of course some of them are great fighters they are professional athletes but I swear the way people talk about Nog and Wandy you would think they were invincible (which Chuck Lidell proved was inaccurate).
Who else thinks that giving Lesnar a title shot after 3 fights is a bit of a joke. Yes he is definitely a tough guy and his fight against Herring was pretty dominant but what does it say about a UFC title when a guy can walk in, take a couple of fights and be given a title shot... I don't understand what Dana was thinking... I'm sure he'll make a bundle selling PPV but lose all credibility for the title in the process...
I hope Randy spanks Lesnar but it's going to be tough to deal with his size... Fingers crossed cuz its more than the title on the line...
Its already been covered that the fight is to get people to watch. Yeah it doesn't say much for the sport but it should get more people to watch MMA which expands the fan base and makes more money. More money means more events which means more oppurtunities for more fighters to get in the UFC. Sure the fight could of happened later but apparantly the UFC is impatient. Besides Brock should at least do good and even if he loses it will just make more of the people that came to see Brock realise theres great fighters out there. And if he wins they'll like that to. I don't see it hurting the sport to much.
UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR Discussion Thread
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