The details of Randy Couture's new contract

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The Details of Randy Couture's New Contract

Randy Couture signed a new 7-fight deal with the UFC just minutes before his fight this evening.  The new deal supersedes his old deal, and was effective beginning with Couture’s fight against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tonight at UFC 102.

The deal is effectively a career ender.  Nobody on either side expects Randy to fight 7 more times.  This is the longest deal Couture has ever signed, and at 46 years old, it will almost certainly be the last.

Strikeforce's acquisition of Fedor Emelianenko gave Couture leverage he did not have before.  He never threatened to leave, but the possibility was enough to encourage Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta to call Randy in for a private meeting to make him an unsolicited blockbuster offer.

Sam Spira, Couture's attorney, refused to comment on the compensation under the new deal, but confirmed the deal and noted that Couture was thrilled with the deal and excited to finish his career in the UFC.  Matt Walker, Couture's sports agent, also confirmed the existence of the deal and believes this will be a great milestone in Couture's career.

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Good for Handy!!!

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7 fight deal at age 46 wow

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46, but he looked good against Nog, and he is still in great shape. He can do it.

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Great news, that guy has put it all on the line and given us some of the greatest fights in MMA history. I hope he retires a rich, happy man!

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Spidermonkey - Great news, that guy has put it all on the line and given us some of the greatest fights in MMA history. I hope he retires a rich, happy man!


 +1000



Also interesting in light of the fact that he will not only be in but on the cover of the EA game.

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He's absolutely deserving of a big contract like this and he'll be exciting to watch every time he puts the gloves on.

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I wouldn't call this "The details" when referring to a contract in any sport w/o releasing $ amount.

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 I think we saw the shells of old fighters out there.  Nogs power and size was the factor.

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good to see the guys becoming bigger that the events & the money getting moved to them appropriately

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Wait a sec, so having legitimate competition for Randy's services directly lead to his receiving an enormous contract? 

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Handy benefits from Fedor's aura