Randy Couture criticizes UFC for resembling WWE
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Randy Couture, a former three-time UFC heavyweight champion, voiced concerns over the current state of mixed martial arts. He argues that the sport's focus has shifted from genuine competition to entertainment, likening it to WWE. Couture believes the best fighters should face each other regardless of promotion affiliations, unlike the current system that fosters exclusive rankings and fights. His comments reflect a deeper critique of modern MMA's direction, as he calls for a return to traditional prize fighting principles.
- •Couture critiques the UFC's focus on trash talk over competitive matchups.
- •He emphasizes a need for fighters to compete across promotions.
- •Couture believes modern MMA resembles WWE rather than traditional boxing.
- •His statements reflect a desire for more legitimacy in prize fighting.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — UFC is becoming WWE, claims MMA legend
"In its current condition, the UFC resembles the WWE, claims one MMA legend.
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