Randy Couture

[couch]

For those who are more on the up and up with regards to UFC stuff...

I just finished reading Randy Couture's autobiography where he talks about signing a 4-fight contract with the UFC, fighting two fights and then backing out.

***BOOK SPOILER TO FOLLOW***

He stops the book saying that at the time he finished the book, he was still in negotiations as to whether he had to fight or not and that it was going to lawyers.

So with his upcoming fight, does anyone know for sure if he was made to fight this fight (legally)?

Just curious as to where I could find this info, too.

Best,
Kenton

[Three Harmonies]

I think (do not quote me) he settled out of court. From what I have read, if he wins he will get a shot at Nogueira, then, perhaps, maybe, Fedor.
In all honesty Randy is ****ed if he does, ****ed if he doesn't. Dana White is a douche. Though that is not new news.
Jake

[couch]

I think (do not quote me) he settled out of court. From what I have read, if he wins he will get a shot at Nogueira, then, perhaps, maybe, Fedor.
In all honesty Randy is ****ed if he does, ****ed if he doesn't. Dana White is a douche. Though that is not new news.
Jake

Thanks Jake.

In his book he pointed out that after fighting the two fights out of four that he faxed his resignation because Dana was always messing around with things financially - paying the newcomers these top salaries with fighting bonuses. He said it's not all about the money - it's about the respect that it means when you get paid like the newbies do.

Thanks for the info.

[Three Harmonies]

To put things in perspective Randy was making around $75000 a fight while Chuck (Dana's little *****) was making millions! (Don't quote me on the numbers, but something crazy like that!!)
Randy is 45 years old, and will retire soon. Dana never gave him the respect that he deserves in paying him to fight, and ultimately make a HUGE name for the UFC. Too bad, but what can one expect from a redneck hillbilly from the south?

[GreenCloudCLF]

Randy and the UFC settled out of court. He then signed a new 3 fight deal, with his first fight being Brock.

As for his pay vs. Chucks:

In UFC 52 (their second fight): Randy got $150K Chuck got paid $10K less and won.

In UFC 57 (last fight) Liddel got $250K and Couture got $225K.

What really happened in reargds to what people "deserve" is up in the air. UFC's top pay was Brock getting $250K in his loss to Mir.

This is compared to Tim Sylvia getting $800K to get destroyed in 36 seconds by FEdor, who made $300K....MMA pay structure is FUBAR due to the sport being so new.

[Three Harmonies]

Thanks for the clarification.
It certainly is FUBAR-ed! Too bad, but I hope it will level out.
Jake

[Oso]

[QUOTE=Three Harmonies;893412]To put things in perspective Randy was making around $75000 a fight while Chuck (Dana's little *****) was making millions! (Don't quote me on the numbers, but something crazy like that!!)
Randy is 45 years old, and will retire soon. Dana never gave him the respect that he deserves in paying him to fight, and ultimately make a HUGE name for the UFC. Too bad, but what can one expect from a redneck hillbilly from the south?[/QUOTE]

hey!!!!! not cool