“There was really one or two fights that I wanted; that I would consider stepping back in there. Lyoto was definitely one of those. Style-wise the two guys I’ve been watching and see myself matching up against was Lyoto or Shogun (Mauricio Rua).”
“Lyoto actually pushed to see this fight happen. So I’m honored he wants to fight me as much as I want to fight him. It’s great.”
“You have to be able to cut (Lyoto Machida) off and I obviously like to use the fence and the barrier. I think my style in general is going to be interesting.”
Randy “The Natural” Couture (19-10)
Win James Toney – Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) UFC 118
Win Mark Coleman – Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) UFC 109
Win Brandon Vera – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 105
Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (16-2)
Loss Quinton Jackson – Decision (Split) UFC 123
Loss Mauricio Rua – KO (Punches) UFC 113
Win Mauricio Rua – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 104