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This Saturday two UFC Hall of Fame inductees will clash for the first time since being enshrined as Randy "The Natural" Couture takes on Mark "The Hammer" Coleman meet at UFC 109.

In what could be a classic wrestler versus wrestler match-up, what could be the deciding factor towards victory?

To find out, MMAInsider spoke to fellow UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock to see who he feels will come out on top and why.

"I've got Randy," said Shamrock. "The main reason why is that Randy is very dedicated to his training.

"He's always in good shape, he's tough and he doesn't mind the hardness of Mark Coleman."

While Shamrock wasted little time in choosing Couture, he feels that Coleman is far from overmatched in some areas.

"Mark's probably stronger than him," stated Shamrock. "Randy's strong, don't get me wrong – but I think unless (Coleman has) lost that, he is a very strong individual and I think he would have the strength (advantage) on Randy."

Strength aside, Shamrock pointed out what could very well be Coleman's Achilles' heel and ultimately cost him the fight.

"I don't believe (Coleman) will be able to get out of the first round because Randy pushes the fight too much," said Shamrock. "I just don't believe that Mark is going to have the cardio to go with (Randy) out of the first round."

Countdown to UFC 109

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Couture Launches Book in England, Says Ricky Hatton Should Move to MMA

Randy Couture will be launching his New York Times bestselling autobiography 'Becoming The Natural' in the UK the day after his UFC bout with Brandon Vera. Couture, who recently inked a new six-fight deal with the UFC is looking forward to fighting and seeing his UK fans this weekend.

The UFC legend is a fan favorite accross the pond, and in a recent interview with the Manchester Evening News he said Manchester based boxing legend Ricky Hatton should quit boxing and become a MMA fighter, and he would even train him and take him to the top.

This weekend is a real treat for UK MMA fans to see one of the most recognizable faces in the fastest growing sport on the planet and an oppurtunity to meet a mordern-day sports hero who helped bring the sport to a much more mainstream audience. The official UK book release and signing event will take place at the Hard Rock Cafe, Exchange Square, Manchester City Centre on Sunday, November 15, between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Win a Trip to Randy Couture's Xtreme Couture Training Camp

PRESS RELEASE:

Cash4Gold, the world’s #1 gold buyer from the general public, today congratulated mixed martial arts champion Randy “The Natural” Couture on his new six-fight deal with the UFC. The company also announced that it is prouder than ever to be sponsoring Couture and his Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation following his hard-fought battle with Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira at UFC 102 on Saturday in Portland.

Cash4Gold announced on August 28 a sponsorship of Couture and his Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation. The company is also backing a promotion that will send a lucky winner to Couture’s Xtreme Couture MMA Training Camp in Las Vegas.

“Randy Couture is a living legend with the heart of a lion,” said Cash4Gold CEO Jeff Aronson. “Put simply, we could not be prouder of our affiliation with Couture and his Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation.”

MMA fans who visit www.cash4gold.com/couture or call 1-800-798-1139 and send in their unwanted gold will be automatically entered to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Couture’s training camp.

The contest winner will travel to Las Vegas - airfare and luxury hotel accommodations provided by Cash4Gold - for Xtreme Couture MMA Training Camp. During the three day camp, Xtreme Couture will provide instruction focused on Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, Muay Thai and wrestling as they apply to MMA, as well as a session focusing on mental discipline and an autograph signing and photo session with Randy “The Natural” Couture.

(Disclosure: Cash4Gold is an MMAWeekly.com paid advertiser.)

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