Randy “Captain America” Couture will fight Mark “The Hammer” Coleman on February 6th, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both Couture and Coleman stand at 6′1 and weigh in at 205lbs. Couture has a overall record of 27-17, while Coleman is 25-16.
Couture is 46 years old from Everett Washington. As a wrestler in Middle School and High School, he elected to join the Army after graduating High School. After discharge from the Army, Couture was an alternate three times for the Olympic team, and also a two-time runner up wrestler at Oklahoma State University. Couture’s debut in UFC fighting was in May 1997, when he beat Tony Halme. His last fight came in November of 2009 when he beat Brandon Vera in UFC 105.
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Coleman is 45 years old and has participated in UFC 10, 11 and Ultimate Fighting Heavyweight Championship. Born and raised in Freemont Ohio, he wrestled for Miami University in Ohio. During his time at Redhawk, he was named two time Mid-American Conference wrestling Champion. Before his senior season, he transferred to Ohio State, and won a NCAA Championship. Coleman then went on to wrestle in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona Spain. His last fight was July 11th, 2009 when he beat Stephan Bonnar in a unanimous decision.
This fight features two veteran wrestlers, who frankly, are coming to the end of their professional fighting careers. There really are no significant differences between the two fighters. Both appear to be as healthy as their bodies will allow, and should be refreshed. BetUS has this fight opening up with Couture as a huge favorite. They list Couture -400, and Coleman at +300, you can find the other Couture Vs Coleman odds below. For our money, we prefer a low wager on the underdog of The Hammer, Randy Coleman. When two guys in their mid 40’s get together, to us, it appears anyone’s match. So, if your sitting on the fence, we think it is worth putting a small bet on Mark “The Hammer” Coleman in this fight.
Best Randy Couture Vs Mark Coleman Odds
BetUs.Com
Couture : -400
Coleman : +300
Sportsbook.Com
Couture : -525
Coleman : +325
Bodog.Com
Couture : -500
Coleman : +300
[...] time for another hot UFC event. This time, UFC 109, will be headlined by Randy Couture “Captain America” and Mark “The Hammer” Coleman. This event will take place on February 6th, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, [...]