What does Couture have to do to surpass Fedor?

No.

 

Fedor has a superior style, superior mind. He is a walking contingency who has beaten far better opposition than Couture. Lets not forget, Fedor beat the **** out of Crocop STANDING. Not because he's a better striker, but because he's very intelligent and was able to keep Crocop hesitant. Fedor is both very technical and cerebral.

I'm a big fan of Couture as well. To be honest I think Gonzaga is over-rated. A victory against a complacent Crocop isn't a big thing, and is actually a commonality when it comes to Crocop. Losing in the past to guys like McDonald by KO for example, Randleman by KO.

Randy, IMO is an extremely talented, blown up light heavy. He's awesome, I love the guy, but Fedor would shred him.

 

He has to beat him.