Only in the career of Randy Couture could a loss precede a contract renewal: According to Sherdog’s Loretta Hunt, Couture has signed a new six-fight contract that will keep him in the UFC fold until he’s back in diapers. More importantly, it puts him out of reach of Strikeforce, Japan or whatever other insidious force threatens to take even .002 percent of the UFC’s market share.

Apparently, Couture’s performance Saturday against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira — a valiant effort that smothered any talk of retirement — made Chuck Liddell agitated: According to Dana White’s postfight press speech, Liddell texted him frequently during the show about returning to the cage.

Seeing Liddell against Mark Coleman would probably pique interest without being perceived as sadistic; seeing Liddell against a throat-slitting 205-pound fighter like Thiago Silva would be a brutal bit of work by the Marquis de White.

Both Couture and Nogueira pocketed $60,000 for fight of the night honors, which is deserved in one respect but questionable in another: As headliners, the two have appreciably better salaries than undercard athletes. A bonus of $60,000 isn’t going to change their day, but it could make a radical difference in the lives of guys fighting for $5,000. I’d rather big-money athletes be exempt from bonus incentives.

UFC champ’s wife restrains business partner
By KEN RITTER Associated Press Writer
Article Launched: 11/12/2008 11:08:06 AM PST

LAS VEGAS—Ultimate Fighting Championship title holder Randy Couture’s wife has won a restraining order against a T-shirt business partner, alleging threats and intimidation.

Kim Couture won the order Wednesday against Affliction Inc. clothing company owner Todd Eugene Beard. Kim Couture alleges in court documents that Beard has a violent criminal history and engaged in “threatening” actions.

A court spokeswoman says the order restraining Beard from approaching Kim Couture was issued Wednesday by Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Doug Smith.

Kim Couture also asked the judge to prohibit Beard from attending a UFC bout featuring Randy Couture this Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden arena in Las Vegas.

A lawyer for Beard didn’t immediately respond to a message seeking comment.

Beard’s business is in Seal Beach, Calif.

I must say it’s all about the money… Kim should just donkey punch Beard in the head.  Seriously why would Affliction owner Todd Beard need a restraining order from all of Couture’s fights?  LAME

Ultimate Fighting Champions are now racking in huge amounts of cash from ESPN, Vs., Affliction, Tap Out and More.  Are some of the fighters family members starting to take advantage of the MMA culture?

What am I talking about.  They all have really nice Suv’s, Trucks, and pools.  They all have huge homes, and mortage companies are giving them huge breaks because of their fame.

Become a MMA fighter, make money have a nice home, cars, pools and plenty of Fame.  When you hit that goal exploit your fame, and fortune