THE NATURAL II: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
“It will be Randy ‘the Natural’ Couture, the Heavyweight champion, against Brock Lesnar.” – UFC President Dana White, announcing the return of prodigal son Randy Couture (UFC Teleconference)
“Obviously, he’s made it very clear how bad he wants to fight Fedor.” – White, bringing new information to light
“We’re going to do everything in our power to make a Fedor fight happen.” – White, noticeably more congenial when he’s in a good mood
“It’s for the title!” – White, when asked if the fight was three or five rounds
“All I give a s— about is he’s back and he’s fighting.” – White, echoing thoughts of MMA fans around the globe
UFC 91: SHOW ME THE MONEY
“This things going to do over a million buys.” – White, discussing the potential buyrate
“We actually do research on these things, if you can believe it or not.” – White
“We’re talking about this countdown show being 2 or 3 parts for Brock and Randy.” – White, hinting at the continuing trend of UFC Countdowns mimicing their HBO counterparts
“De La Hoya’s such a monster.” – White, asked how the fight will compare to De La Hoya/Pacquiao
F—— FEDOR, NOT IN THAT WAY
“Fighting Fedor? I’m hearing all this talk about Fedor Emelianenko. Who gives a s— about Fedor?” – UFC Heavyweight TItle contender Brock Lesnar, displaying his frustrations at the media’s constant questions about a potential Emelianenko/Couture fight
“Aw s—, here we go, Fedor!” – Lesnar, when it just wouldn’t stop
265 LB. EXPLOSIVE WRESTLER WITH A ROCKET DOUBLE LEG
“I’m not ready yet, no, but I will be in about 10 weeks.” – Couture, when asked if he’s prepared to fight Lesnar
“On the ground or standing, he poses some interesting problems.” – Couture
“How can you overlook a guy that size?” – Couture, answering an example of piss poor journalism entering MMA
HEATH HERRING IS A LIAR? COLOR ME SHOCKED
“There was a lot of bad blood between Brock and Heath.” – White, contradicting what Herring has been contradicting himself with
“Heath was pissed off he had to fight Brock Lesnar.” – White
QUINTON JACKSON, POLICE REFORM ADVOCATE
“My occupation did affect how the police treated me.” – Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson (CBS News)
“In my mind, I thought I was A god.” – Jackson, making me question if it really was just a lack of sleep and energy drinks
“‘If he was a god, why did Forrest kick your butt?'” – Jackson, commentating on CA police quick wit
***Pretty shallow week for quotes even with a fight coming up this weekend.***