Coleman vs Jones, Tito, or Liddell?
What are your thoughts on possibly facing another UFC legend in your next fight, such as new Hall of Famer…
What are your thoughts on possibly facing another UFC legend in your next fight, such as new Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell or even Tito Ortiz, who seems to be made up with [UFC President] Dana White and could be back in the UFC?
It’s kind of funny that you mention it, because I’m not really sure which way the UFC is going to go. They could give me another legend, or they could use me as a gatekeeper to fight against the young guys. For example, the name of 21-year-old Jon Jones has been popping up quite a bit. I’ve been getting Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, but at the same time, I’ve been hearing that it could be Jon Jones. I would prefer the oldest of the outfit there. I think it would be more beneficial to my career, but at the same time, all three fights that we’re talking about would be a handful. We’re talking about three great fighters, and there’s no such thing as an easy fight out there anymore.
You are one of the oldest fighter to ever actually win a fight in the UFC at the age of 44. How does that feel?
I take pride in fighting at my age, because there are a lot of doubters out there who say that it can’t be done. It can’t be done for a lot of people, but for me, it can be done. I admire all of the old pros who go out there and get it done – Randy Johnson, Jamie Moyer, and Brett Favre. Nobody enjoys quitting and walking away from something that they love.