Golden Nugget to Host "Operation All-In"

Randy "The Natural" Couture (pictured right) is one of the best MMA fighters in the world, but his competitive spirit goes beyond the octagon ring. Couture is also a poker fan and now he is preparing his second annual charity event dubbed "Operation All In".

Held at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas on August 22, the poker tournament and charity auction will both benefit the Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation. Being a veteran of the U.S. Army himself, Couture wanted to contribute to the brave soldiers who made sacrifices for their country.

 "Having spent time in a uniform, it became a personal goal of mine to find a way to give back to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make defending our freedoms. The Xtreme G.I. Foundation was born out of that," said Couture.

The buy-in for the charity tournament is set to $330 with $100 re-buys. Besides playing for a good cause, the players will also compete for a $10,000 seat in the Sports Legends Challenge poker tournament held at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

The tournament is open to public but it will also see many celebrities, poker pros and MMA fighters joining the field. Randy Couture will naturally take part in the tournament, alongside Dan Henderson, Stephan Bonnar, Phil Baroni and other MMA fighters. Poker pros Todd Brunson, David Williams, Adam Schoenfeld, Lee Watkinson and others are also expected to attend the event.