Couture says he would come out of retirement to face Steven Seagal

SUPER FIGHTS Editorial

25/07/2011 | 14:50

Randy Couture

the american Randy Couture announced his retirement when he was knocked out by Brazilian Lyoto Machida at UFC 129, held in April this year. But the fighter, who was UFC champion on four occasions, still hasn't forgotten his latest setback. After the Tupiniquim athlete's triumph, actor Steven Seagal said that Lyoto's winning kick was taught by him.

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Three months after retirement, Couture, 45, stated that he would return to combat to face the actor, who is 59 years old and is a master of aikido, a traditional Japanese martial art.

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“(He lost) With one of those crazy kicks, but I don't know anything about those (kicks),” said Couture, laughing, in an interview with promoter Tom Atencio, in the United States. “Damn, Steven Seagal! Seagal, are you there? I would give up my retirement for you. What do you think?".

Couture says he would come out of retirement to face Steven Seagal

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