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Randy Couture on PFL and Tyler Trent on Beating Ohio State
Football is back in a massive way with 27 straight days of games on the horizon, but Big Cat and PFT are already looking toward the postseason with some high-stakes wagers. After the Texans extended their winning streak, Big Cat decided to put his own body on the line to prove how little he believes in Houston's long-term prospects.
Big CatI will cut off the tip of my pinky if the Texans win the Super Bowl
No, they're not going to win the Super Bowl. Guaranteed. I'll cut off a pinky... I'll cut off half a pinky. Nope. I'm going to cut off the top of my nub... I'm going to cut off the nail up if the Texans win.
PFT isn't quite as low on the Texans, though he sees their ceiling capped by a very specific playoff matchup.
PFT CommenterThe Texans will beat the Bengals in the playoffs
The Texans definitely have a chance to beat the Bengals in the playoffs. I'll put it that way.
MMA Legend Randy Couture
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture joined the show to discuss the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the shift toward a season-based format in MMA. While the PFL is focusing on meritocracy over trolley-throwing antics, Randy still has a few scores he wouldn't mind settling if the right contract came across his desk, specifically regarding a certain action star.
Randy CoutureI would come out of retirement to fight Steven Seagal
If I was going to come out of retirement, if Steven Seagal would sign a contract, I'd come out... I've already thrown that gauntlet down years ago.
Randy also got technical about the business side of the sport. He explained why MMA fighters often make significantly less than boxers and how the current promotional structure creates a monopoly that hurts the athletes' pockets.
Randy CoutureThe Muhammad Ali Act should be amended to include MMA fighters to break the promoters' monopoly
If I could change anything in the sport, I would amend the definition of a combative sports athlete for the federal legislation and the Muhammad Ali Act to include all combative sports athletes, not just boxers... right now in MMA, the flaw in our system is that the promoter and the sanctioning body are the same guy... It's not a competitive sport.
When the conversation shifted to the greatest of all time, Randy was humble enough to leave himself off the list despite his record number of title fights. He pointed toward a few legends who defined their eras with dominant runs and diverse skill sets.
Randy CoutureGeorge St-Pierre and BJ Penn are on the MMA GOAT list
George St-Pierre. George has got to be on the list. Absolutely got to be on the list... [and] BJ Penn's got to be on there.
Football Guy of the Week: Tyler Trent
In one of the most moving segments in PMT history, the guys welcomed on Tyler Trent, the Purdue student who has become a national inspiration during his battle with cancer. Tyler was the catalyst for the Boilermakers' massive upset over Ohio State, a victory he admits took every last second of the clock to believe in.
Purdue fans have grown up 'disappointed' by the 'Purdue Way'
Growing up a Purdue fan, unfortunately you kind of not grow up disappointed of sports, I would say, but you kind of learn not quote unquote the Purdue way. Purdue has not been known as a powerhouse football wise since Drew Brees was at Purdue.
Tyler joined the show to accept his well-deserved Football Guy of the Week honor, and even though he's rubbing elbows with Scott Van Pelt and Drew Brees, he stayed grounded enough to talk Spider 2 Y Banana and the glorious beard of Lovie Smith.
World Series and NBA Drama
The Red Sox are currently dismantling the Dodgers, and it’s led to a complete 180 on the perception of David Price. After years of being told he couldn't win the big one, Big Cat is ready to crown him as a big-game performer.
Big CatDavid Price officially has the clutch gene
Does David Price have the clutch gene? That is the question. That is the segment. And I'm going to say yes. He does. When it matters the most.
On the hardwood, the Jimmy Butler trade saga continues to haunt the NBA. With reports of the Rockets offering a haul of picks to land the disgruntled star, PFT thinks Houston might actually be lowballing the Timberwolves.
PFT CommenterThe Jimmy Butler trade to the Rockets should cost at least seven first-round picks
I think it's got to be worth at least seven [first-round picks].
To wrap things up, Hank’s Grab Bag touched on everything from the guys' rescue dogs to their ultimate interview bucket list. Big Cat is still holding out for a sit-down with his favorite nemesis, though he’ll need to clear the air on some name-calling before they get into the X’s and O’s.
Big CatKevin Durant is a 'baby back bitch'
Kevin Durant, actually. I want to call him a baby back bitch to his face... [and] I think he would actually be good after a while, after we got the old baby back bitch shit out of the way.
Don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour this weekend so you're early for the games.
