Randy Couture fought Brock Lesnar at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 91's Main Card entitled "Couture vs Lesnar" on Nov. 15, 2008. Couture lost by Technical Knock Out (TKO) with just over two minutes left in round 2. When Couture was asked for his opinion on Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 he answered "you know it will be a great fight as both guys have great wrestling backgrounds! I think Cain is a little smaller and more agile with more refined striking. Brock is the bigger athlete and if Brock can get on him early he can take him out. If Cain can take him in the deeper water in later rounds it could be his fight." Couture was also asked what he is working on these days and when he will fight again. Couture stated "I don't feel the need to compete for the title again but I would like to fight again." However, "no prospective fights have been offered by Dana [White of the UFC]". Couture briefly mentioned his past strained relationship with Zuffa, LLC executives like UFC President Dana White. Couture stated "It is water under the bridge...it is what it is....and I am sensitive to their side of the story." It should be noted that during this strained period with the UFC, Couture signed the deal with EA Sports to be included in their video game. This would put Couture in a video game along with other non-UFC fighters who fight for Strikeforce and/or other fight competitions like Fedor, Fabricio Werdum, King Mo Lawal, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, and Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante.
Couture also discussed his son Ryan's degree in Mathematics and his passion for MMA. Randy further mentioned he will make a sequel to "The Expendables" and consider other acting roles.
After beating Randy Couture at the 2010 Launch of EA Sports MMA, Fedor stated with a smile, "In real life I have never missed so many shots like I did today in the game. I cannot tell you...it's really hard to say [if in a real fight between me and Randy if it would go quicker]"
Fedor's lawyer also confirmed that he did consider running for political office in Russia in the future but at this time he will fight again for Strikeforce with one fight remaining at his contract. Fedor further stated he would like to continue fighting. We thanked Fedor and his lawyer for signing Fedor's book for us (which we highly recommend and is posted below) and spoke a few Russian phrases we learned to thank him. In Russia you correctly pronouce Fedor's name Fyodor.
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| Jason "Mayhem" Miller's entrance was missing the Japanese School Girls at Dream. |
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| King Mo Lawall & Jason "Mayhem" Miller. King Mo mentioned his leg is better. |
HOSTED BY MMA STAR RENATO "BABALU" SOBRAL
WHAT: STRIKEFORCE MMA star Renato "Babalu" Sobral hosts the official launch event for EA SPORTS MMA, with special guest appearances by Randy Couture & Fedor Emelianenko
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EA SPORTS MMA, offering the most authentic, intense and broadest mixed martial arts experience to date, allows players to travel the world and learn a multitude of fighting techniques and skills. EA SPORTS MMA provides the definitive mixed martial arts experience, featuring multiple disciplines, rule sets, locations and fighters from all over the world.
Renato "Babalu" Sobral is a former STRIKEFORCE Light Heavyweight Champion —who has also competed with UFC, and Pride. Babalu recently defeated Robbie Lawler in a 195 lbs Catchweight bout on June 16, 2010 at Strikeforce: Los Angeles. Babalu will return to the cage on December 4, 2010 as the main event at ST LOUIS: HENDERSON VS BABALU II, broadcasted live on Showtime Networks from the Scottstrade Center.
Legendary MMA stars Randy Couture, Fedor Emelianenko and many of the fighters featured in EA SPORTS MMA will be in attendance, taking part in the festivities.
EA SPORTS MMA sets the stage for a fun-filled night of hard hitting entertainment. The event is free and open to fans, giving them a opportunity meet some of the biggest stars in MMA and compete against them on
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