Fedor vs Couture Targeted for Early 2009 UFC

It seems that the mega-match between Fedor and Couture may be more than just a pipe dream. Today MMAJunkie.com confirmed with sources close to Xtreme Couture that negotiations are currently under way between the UFC and both fighters to make the greatest heavyweight fight of all time come together.

While those involved appear to be targeting February 2 for the superfight, it could end up happening in January or February depending on various factors such as venue location etc…

Sources have also indicated that the bout will depend on the outcome of Couture’s welcome back party against Brock Lesnar in November.

Additionally, the sources confirmed that Couture is “actively training for a fight” which we reported in a previous post. Add that to the fact that Couture’s camp is flying in several “larger heavyweights” to spar with “The Natural” and you have some pretty solid evidence that Randy could be facing the WWE superstar as rumored.

Keep in mind, the first time the UFC attempted to secure Emelianenko things fell through mainly due to the fact that the UFC’s contract wouldn’t have allowed the Russian to compete in his traditional Sambo matches in Russia. Hopefully things will fair better this time around.

According to a report by MMARated, the UFC was hoping to announce Couture’s new contract next week as early as Tuesday.