Hall of Famers to Collide at UFC 109

On February 6th, for the first time ever two UFC Hall of Famers will face each other in the octogan at UFC 109. It will Randy Couture taking on Mark Coleman. Oddly enough they have never fought each other so this is definitely a monumental dream match. Both of have these men have fought in a lot of wars. Mark Coleman has been in UFC for a long time and has fought some greats like Dan Severn, Don Frye, Fedor Emelianenko, and Mauricio Rua. He was the first ever UFC Heavyweight Champion by beating fellow UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn. He spent the first part of his career in the UFC and then moved on the Pride until it folded.

His opponent is no slouch. “The Natural” Randy Couture has been in some wars with the likes of Vitor Belfort, Jeremy Horn, Pedro Rizzo, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, and Tim Sylvia. He is the first person ever in the UFC to win titles in two separate weight divisions on two separate occasions. Randy Couture is good at what ever weight class he is in but I believe he excels more at the Light Heavyweight division.

Both men are in the mid 40’s and still have a lot to prove. I know both would like to hold the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship but unfortunately that road goes through Lyoto Machida who is still the champion. You have to believe though whoever wins this fight will be in line for a title shot. Everyone likes an old timer to teach all these young guys a thing or two. I think it’s great that UFC is putting on fights that no one has ever seen or will probably never see again. UFC 109 is going to great watch. The other probable matches on the card include:

* Welterweight bout: Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg
* Middleweight bout: Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller
* Heavyweight bout: Rolles Gracie vs. Mostapha Al Turk
* Lightweight bout: Ronnys Torres vs. Melvin Guillard
* Lightweight bout: Rob Emerson vs. Phillipe Nover

Keep checking back for more matches to be announced or if the fight card changes at all. A lot of great UFC action will be taking place before February so keep your eye out for more UFC news.