Checking From Behind Pulling No Punches

With UFC 105 approaching quickly this Saturday, Randy Couture sat down with Fanhouse to discuss his preperation for the fight. Randy Couture has moved down to the Light Heavyweight division for this battle, and says he understands what kind of a striker Vera is, and isn't going to stand around and let him pick him apart.

"I think he's a striker who uses his long frame and his muay Thai skills to stay away from guys, draw guys in and find ways to win. Thanks to those long, straight punches and his kicks, he rarely has to use his wrestling skills or his ground skills at all," said Couture. " I definitely don't want to stand around and allow him to establish his range and hit his rhythm. I'd like to make it as much of a wrestling match as I can. That's what's going to put me in the best position to win."

Randy Couture stated that he was walking around at 217 and feels comfortable in cutting weight in time for the fight. Randy also talks about a new man that will be in his corner for the first time.

"Neil Melanson is going to be my head cornerman. Gil Martinez will be there as my striking coach. Quentin Chong will be there as my muay Thai coach and my son Ryan will accompany me as one of my cornermen for this fight, too. He's never cornered me before. He's been to most of my fights, maybe even all of them, but this will be his first time cornering me."

"It will be fun," said a comfortable Couture.

UFC 105 airs this weekend live on Spike TV. It will also feature a Welterweight battle between Mike Swick and Dan Hardy, and a Middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and Canadian Denis Kang.

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