Couture said a major reason he tendered his resignation was because of the offer the UFC made to then-free agent Fedor Emelianenko. Couture said he was upset to learn that the UFC was offering Emelianenko a signing bonus that was worth more than any amount he — an 11-year UFC veteran and champion — had ever received for a fight.
He said he felt disrespected since he had spent so much time and effort supporting and promoting the organization.
“That was the final slap in my face,” Couture said.
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Wow... if thats infact true, I don't blame Randy for walking away. That really would be a slap in the face. All he's done for the organization and you pay some new guy more?