Despite doubts, Randy Couture insists UFC 129 will be his final event

TORONTO – Don’t mistake smiles and coy expressions as a sign that Randy Couture has a master plan to leverage widespread disappointment about his retirement into a (lucrative) return.

Couture said he is simply enjoying what he says is the last fight week in his 14-year career. His plans are still the same.

Saturday night against Lyoto Machida is curtains.