UFC legend, Randy Couture has revealed that he winner of his fight with fellow “Hall of Famer”, Mark Coleman at UFC 109 could receive the next shot at the light heavyweight crown.
Speaking to CageReport.net, Randy said:
“Of course coming from a freestyle background I've got to look out for takedowns from the outside, particularly a single or double leg takedown but in the clinch I think have an distinct advantage and that's where I plan to take this fight. I'm going to be looking to get in the clinch and to wear him down physically, even if it means staying there for a large portion of the fight, he's improved his cardio significantly but I don't think he will be able to deal with that constant pressure when he's pushed up against the cage.”
On his last performance inside the octagon, a disappointing three round maul against Brandon Vera, Couture said:
“I wasn't happy with performance, my game plan going in was to grind him down and eventually get top position and pound him out, but he did a good job in defending the takedown. I know some people didn't think it was too exciting but I know the hardcore fans of the sport enjoy a good strategic battle. I think going up against Mark [Coleman] is a much better fight, stylistically for me to use my wrestling and put on an entertaining fight for the fans”
“From what I've been told the winner of this fight could be next in line for the title, though that's not something that is guaranteed so I really need to come in at my best and make a case for myself.”
UFC 109 is set to go down on February 6th in Las Vegas, Nevada and will also feature the middleweight contest between Nate Marquardt and Chael Sonnen.