Couture headlines UFC autograph session in Houston

By Steve Sievert

The UFC is bringing some of its biggest stars to Houston for a fan autograph session.

Newly installed heavyweight champion Randy Couture, lightweight champ Sean Sherk and former welterweight titleholder Matt Hughes will be among the UFC fighters with pen in hand Friday, April 6 at the Hilton Americas hotel in downtown Houston.

The two-hour autograph signing, part of UFC 69 festivities, begins at 1 p.m., CDT and is free for fans. Rashad Evans, Chris Leben and Josh Burkman also will be there to put pen to paper.

Here's the complete scoop, along with details on the weigh-in.

Friday, April 6
UFC Fighter Autograph Session, 1-3 p.m.
Hilton Americas
Second Floor Concourse
1600 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010
Free and open to the public

UFC 69 Weigh-ins, 2-4 p.m.
Root Memorial Basketball Court (Located directly across from Toyota Center on La Branch)
Free and open to the public
(On the scale at approximately 3 p.m.)