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The UFC heavyweight champion is not only a fighter but an actor as well.
None other than Randy "The Natural" Couture co-stars in the upcoming release of the new David Mamet movie, Redbelt as a well-respected TV personality. It is a role Couture has played many times in real life as an announcer with the UFC.
Redbelt is a story about the struggle of a mixed martial arts superstar who tries to stay away from the sport he used to dominate, but when outside forces step in the middle, the former star is forced to fight his way back. The movie is set to premier nationally May 9.
We recently caught up with Couture to discuss his role in the film, what he thinks about Fedor Emelianenko's current situation, if he wants to fight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and if he'll ever take on professional wrestler Kurt Angle in real competition.
Question: What did you think about your role in Redbelt?
Randy Couture: I liked it. I was excited to get to act in a movie and not have to fight. I was happy to not have to do any of the physical stuff and move into more of a real acting role.
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| Couture is willing to fight Fedor twice, if the deal gets done. (Getty Images) |
R.C.: No, I did not. I kind of had my hands full doing my own lines and focusing on my own character. They had the Machados and a few other Brazilian fellows to help with the training of Chiwetel (Ejiofor), who is the main character in the movie.
Q: Have you seen the entire movie yet?
R.C.: I've only seen the parts that I did voiceovers for so I haven't seen the whole thing yet. I am really looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Q: Your role as Dylan Flynn in the movie, what does that entail?
R.C.: Dylan is one of the commentators on both a TV show in the movie and for the live fighting event in the movie. The main character is basically trying to get to me at the live event to try to blow the whistle on some of the betrayal that is going on in the movie.
Q: Do you think MMA fans will be happy with the fight scenes in the movie?
