I personally think Randy has proved that he will fight anyone in his long career, I wouldn't say he's ducked Nog. He's old and has beaten Sylvia and defended his belt against Gonzaga. There's nothing else for him to prove anymore except to fight the #1 HW in the world, which is Fedor.

Fighting Nog will just set him up for more title defenses if he wins or trying to climb back on top if he loses. I don't blame him at all, he's telling the UFC 'get me Fedor or I'm done' and I can respect that.