Prides talent is solid, Crocop was one of the victims of injurys, he just never recovered from something in his foot, he had surgery on it.
In fact he didn't plan on coming over here, he was going to finish his contract in pride and retire, due to injury.
But he won that tourny, beating Josh Barnette and Wandy.
It shot his stock up too high to resist the big offer.
Fedor could have the same problem. He has, or had a nagging hand injury.
Fedor and Couture could be a good match, but if the top notch Fedor shows up, it won't be.
Fedor is stronger, bigger, has much much better striking ability, and both may be equally skilled on the ground.
Couture won't stand toe to toe with this guy, you can't trade punches with Fedor unless you hit like him, and Randy doesn't.
Couture will try to push him against the cage and put Fedor on his back.
But Fedor isn't going to fall for that trap over and over like Gonzoga did.
If that fight happens, and if both partys are healthy, Fedor dominates that match.