Randy Couture
Statistics
Nickname	The Natural, Captain America
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	228.5 lb (104 kg)
Nationality	American
Born	June 22, 1963 (1963-06-22) (age 44)
Fighting out of	Las Vegas, Nevada
Town of birth	Lynnwood, Washington
Team/Association	Xtreme Couture
Fighting style	Greco-Roman Wrestling
Mixed martial arts record
Wins	16
By knockout	7
By submission	2
Losses	8
Draws	0

Randy Duane Couture (born June 22, 1963) is a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Greco-Roman wrestler, and folkstyle wrestler. Couture is the only athlete to have held championship titles in both the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions of the UFC, as well as the only five-time champion in UFC history, earning him the nicknames "The Natural" and, later, "Captain America". He is considered by many to be the most popular fighter in MMA history,^[1] and is a member of the UFC Hall of Fame. Image File history File linksMetadata Randy_cropped. ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... “Kg” redirects here. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... Country United States State Washington County Snohomish Government  - Mayor Don Gough Area  - City 7. ... This article is about Greco-Roman wrestling. ... is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... This article is about Greco-Roman wrestling. ... Collegiate wrestling (sometimes known as folkstyle wrestling or scholastic wrestling) is the commonly used name of wrestling practiced at the university level in the United States. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with heavyweight. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with light heavyweight. ...

Couture has been an Olympic wrestler, and served as an assistant wrestling coach and a strength and conditioning coach for Oregon State University for most of his career. He became a prominent member of Team Quest, a camp of fighters based out of Gresham, Oregon and headed by coach Robert Folis. In 2005 Couture moved to Las Vegas where he opened his own chain of gyms under the name Xtreme Couture, with additional locations in Vancouver, Washington and Wellington, Florida. He currently trains at his Las Vegas-based gym. Couture has also partnered with Bas Rutten in the opening of Legends Gym, located in Hollywood, California. Oregon State University (OSU) is a four-year research and degree-granting public university, located in Corvallis, Oregon (USA). ... Team Quest is a mixed martial arts fighting group based in Portland, Oregon. ... Gresham (IPA: ) is a city located in Multnomah County, Oregon about 18km east of Portland. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... Randy Duane Couture (born June 22, 1963) is a Greco-Roman wrestler, folkstyle wrestler, and professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ... For other uses, see Vancouver (disambiguation). ... Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. ... Sebastiaan Bas Rutten (born February 24, 1965) is a Dutch mixed martial arts fighter and color commentator. ... Greetings from Hollywood Hollywood is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., that extends from Vermont Avenue on the east to just beyond Laurel Canyon Boulevard above Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards on the west; the north to south boundary east of La Brea Avenue...

Couture is generally recognized as a clinch and 'ground and pound' fighter, utilizing his wrestling ability to execute take-downs, establish top position, and successively strike the opponent on the bottom. Couture has also displayed a variety of skills in Boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submitting two opponents using different chokeholds. For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... A grappling position refers the relative positioning and holds of two combatants engaged in grappling. ... For other senses of these words, see boxing (disambiguation) or boxer (disambiguation). ... For the drink with a similar-sounding name, see Mai Tai. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A submission (depending on the context also referred to as a tap out or tapping out) is a combat sports term for yielding to the opponent, and hence resulting in an immediate defeat. ... The lateral vascular neck restraint is a very potent chokehold. ...

He holds notable wins over Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort, Pedro Rizzo, Kevin Randleman, Jeremy Horn, Gabriel Gonzaga and Tim Sylvia. He is also the only athlete in UFC history to win a championship after becoming a Hall of Fame member. Charles David Chuck Liddell (born December 17, 1969 in Santa Barbara, California), also known as The Iceman is a mixed martial artist who fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ... Jacob Christopher Tito Ortiz aka The Huntington Beach Bad Boy (born January 23, 1975) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Huntington Beach, California. ... Vitor Vieira Belfort (born April 1, 1978 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought both in Japan and the United States. ... Pedro Augusto The Rock Rizzo (born May 3, 1974) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter and professional kickboxer. ... Kevin The Monster Randleman (born August 10, 1971 in Sandusky, Ohio) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... Jeremy Graham Horn (born August 25, 1975 in Omaha, Nebraska) is a mixed martial arts fighter. ... Gabriel Napao Gonzaga-Nogueira (born May 18, 1979 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), is a professional mixed martial arts fighter currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ... Timothy Deane The Maine-iac Sylvia (born March 5, 1976) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ...

Wrestling years

Couture served in the U.S. Army from 1982–1988. Upon discharge, he was a three-time Olympic team alternate (1988, 1992 and 1996); a semifinalist at the 2000 Olympic Trials; a three-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division-I All-American; and a two-time NCAA Division-I runner-up at Oklahoma State University.^[2] The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often pronounced N-C-Double-A or N-C-Two-A ) is a voluntary association of about 1,200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ...

UFC career

Heavyweight titles

Couture debuted in the UFC on May 30, 1997 as part of UFC 13: The Ultimate Force. At the time, the event consisted of two four-man tournaments: one in the lightweight (under 200 lb) division and one in the heavyweight (200 lb and over) division. Couture fought in the heavyweight tournament, defeating Tony Halme and Steven Graham to win it. His next match was an elimination bout for the heavyweight title against the young Brazilian "Phenom", Vitor Belfort. Couture scored a TKO victory in what UFC announcer Bruce Beck described as "a stunning upset." is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... UFC 13: Ultimate Force was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 30, 1997 in Augusta, Georgia. ... Tony Christian Halme (born January 6, 1963) is a former member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the True Finns party. ... Vitor Vieira Belfort (born April 1, 1978 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought both in Japan and the United States. ... A boxer is knocked down and receives the 10-count. ... Bruce Beck on WNBC in 2006. ...

Couture won his first heavyweight title via decision in a 1997 match against kickboxer Maurice Smith. Couture was afterwards stripped of the title when he could not come to contractual terms with the UFC and its parent company at the time, Semaphore Entertainment Group. After leaving the UFC, Couture signed with the RINGS organization, a fightsport promotion primarily based out of Japan. His tenure with RINGS would prove to be short-lived. He returned to the UFC in 2000, where he recaptured the heavyweight title from Kevin Randleman at UFC 28 on November 17 of that year. He went on to lose the UFC Heavy Weight title in a fight with Josh Barnett via TKO in the 2nd round at UFC 36 in 2002. Kicking to left side Kickboxing refers to sport-fighting using kicks and punches and sometimes throws and bows representing a certain martial art or can be practiced for general fitness, or as a full-contact sport. ... Name Maurice Smith Nick Name Mo Record 11 - 9 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw) Association The Alliance Height 62 (188cm) Weight 220lbs (100kg) Style Kickboxing Birth Date 12/13/61 City Seattle State Washington Country USA ... A ring is usually anything resembling a circle, or a noise that cycles rapidly. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Kevin The Monster Randleman (born August 10, 1971 in Sandusky, Ohio) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... UFC 28: High Stakes was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 17, 2000 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ... 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ...

Light-Heavyweight title and trilogy with Liddell

After two consecutive losses in the heavyweight division to larger opponents (Ricco Rodriguez and a title loss to Josh Barnett), Couture moved down a weight class to fight at 205 lb in the UFC's light heavyweight division. In his light heavyweight debut, Couture took on long-time number one contender Chuck Liddell for the interim light heavyweight championship. Couture won by TKO in the third round, and became the only UFC competitor to win championship titles in two weight classes. His next match was billed as a "Champion vs. Champion" fight in order to settle who was the rightful, undisputed champion of the division. Couture faced the five-time defending champion Tito Ortiz for the undisputed light heavyweight title. He scored a unanimous decision and became the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion at age 40. Ricco Suave Rodriguez (born August 19, 1977) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... Joshua L. Josh Barnett (born November 10, 1977, in Seattle, Washington) is an American heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter and a professional wrestler. ... Charles David Chuck Liddell (born December 17, 1969 in Santa Barbara, California), also known as The Iceman is a mixed martial artist who fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ... Jacob Christopher Tito Ortiz aka The Huntington Beach Bad Boy (born January 23, 1975) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Huntington Beach, California. ...

On April 16, 2005, Couture lost his title and suffered the first knockout loss of his career in a rematch with Chuck Liddell. Couture came back in August with a win over Mike Van Arsdale to reestablish himself as a top contender. He faced Liddell again for the third and final time in a championship match on February 4, 2006 at UFC 57. He did not succeed, falling victim to a second round knockout. Immediately after the match, he announced his retirement from the sport. is the 106th day of the year (107th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A boxer is knocked down and receives the 10-count. ... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Couture in 2005.

On June 24, 2006, during The Ultimate Fighter 3 finale, which was broadcast live on Spike TV, Couture became the fourth fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, joining Royce Gracie, Dan Severn, and Ken Shamrock. Image File history File links Randy_Couture_pic. ... Image File history File links Randy_Couture_pic. ... is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ultimate Fighter 3 was the third season of the mixed martial arts reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... UFC is a TLA that can stand for Ultimate Fighting Championship Umeå FC This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Royce Gracie, pronounced Hoyce Gracie (born December 12, 1966) is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. ... Daniel The Beast Severn (born June 8, 1958 in Coldwater, Michigan) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, notable for his success in the early years of Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments. ... Ken Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick on February 11, 1964 in Macon, Georgia) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ...

Retirement

After retiring from the professional fighting circuit, Couture began embarking on a variety of activities, including appearing at UFC events as a regular broadcast commentator and as co-host of "Before/After The Bell" on The Fight Network. He will also appear in the upcoming Rob Schneider comedy Big Stan, along with fellow mixed martial artists Don Frye and Bob Sapp. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the American actor/comedian. ... Big Stan is an upcoming film directed by and starring Rob Schneider and slated for wide release sometime in 2008. ... Don Frye (born November 23, 1965) is a professional mixed martial arts fighter, actor, and professional wrestler. ... Robert Malcolm Sapp[1] aka Bob The Beast Sapp (born September 22, 1973?) is an American kickboxer, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and former world champion professional wrestler and professional American Football player. ...

On November 17, 2006, Couture decided to compete athletically again, facing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza in a submission wrestling match. The bout ended in a draw.^[3] 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ronaldo de Souza is a mixed martial arts fighter and accomplished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter with wins over numerous Gracies. ...

Couture was featured on season two of Spike TV's reality show "Pros vs. Joes", which premiered on January 25, 2007. His teammates on the episode were Michael Irvin, Kevin Willis, and Jose Canseco. He returned for the finale, where he even took part in a football based round. His teammates were Willis, Randall Cunningham, Bruce Smith, Roy Jones Jr., and Tim Hardaway. Couture also had a brief cameo appearance on the season finale of the CBS show The Unit as a military guard. Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Michael Jerome Irvin (born March 5, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 4th, 2007. ... Kevin Alvin Willis (born September 6, 1962 in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He is a 7-foot power forward/center. ... José Canseco Capas, Jr. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... For former United States Representative Randall Duke Cunningham, see Duke Cunningham. ... Bruce Smith (b. ... Roy Jones Jr. ... Timothy Duane (Tim) Hardaway (born September 1, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American basketball point guard who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and who in his prime was one of the leagues best at his position. ... This article is about the broadcast network. ... The Unit is an American action-drama television series that focuses on a top-secret military unit modeled after the real life Delta Force (1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta). ...

Reclaiming the Heavyweight title

Couture now trains at his own gym, Xtreme Couture.

On January 11, 2007, Couture appeared for an interview on the Spike TV magazine show, Inside the UFC to announce his return from retirement. In a conversation with Joe Rogan, Couture confirmed that he would be facing Tim Sylvia for the UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 68 on March 3, 2007 and revealed that he had signed a four-fight, two-year deal with the company. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 255 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Gavin Ng. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 255 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Gavin Ng. ... is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Joe Rogan performing at a comedy club after UFC 70. ... Timothy Deane The Maine-iac Sylvia (born March 5, 1976) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ... UFC 68: The Uprising was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 3, 2007 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. ... is the 62nd day of the year (63rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

At UFC 68 Couture defeated then-champion Tim Sylvia by unanimous decision to claim his third UFC heavyweight title, at the age of 43. Couture's first punch, at :08 of the first round, sent the 6 ft 8 in Sylvia to the mat. Couture controlled the pace of the fight for the remainder of the five rounds with effective striking and numerous takedowns. His performance earned him a 50-45 score on all of the judges' scorecards, making him the first five-time champion in UFC history.^[4]

On August 25, 2007, at UFC 74 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Couture defended his title against Gabriel Gonzaga, who previously defeated Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović at UFC 70 to become the number one contender. In the fight, Couture defeated Gabriel Gonzaga by TKO (strikes) to retain his championship. Randy suffered a broken left arm from blocking one of Gonzaga's kicks during the course of the fight. Randy's ulna is not displaced and will be in a sling for 6 weeks, and he should recover completely, though it is doubtful he will be medically cleared to compete before January 2008.^[5] UFC 74: Respect was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ... Mandalay Bay Events Center is a 12,000 seat indoor arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Gabriel Napao Gonzaga-Nogueira (born May 18, 1979 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), is a professional mixed martial arts fighter currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ... Mirko Filipović (born on September 10, 1974), often billed as Mirko Cro Cop, is a Croatian law enforcement officer turned kickboxer turned mixed martial artist (MMA). ... UFC 70: Nations Collide was a mixed martial arts event that was held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ... Gabriel Napao Gonzaga-Nogueira (born May 18, 1979 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), is a professional mixed martial arts fighter currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ... The ulna (Elbow Bone) [Figs. ...

Possible relinquishing of the title and resignation from the UFC

On October 11, 2007, Couture announced that he was severing all ties with the UFC, leaving two contracted fights, a position as an on-air analyst, and his heavyweight championship behind. Reportedly he received $250,000 plus $936,000 of PPV revenue for his comeback against Tim Sylvia. He also reportedly received a $250,000 purse for defeating Gabriel Gonzaga, as well as a $35,000 bonus for "Fight of the Night" and $787,000 in PPV revenue.^[6] This became a sticking point since Chuck Liddell lost his two previous fights yet is still paid more than Couture, according to Couture. Randy cited the UFC's failure to sign #1 ranked heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko, as well as disputes with UFC management.^[7][8] Fedor Emelianenko (IPA: , Russian: Фёдор Емельяненко, sometimes romanized as Fyodor Yemelyanenko[8]), born September 28, 1976, is a Russian heavyweight mixed martial artist and the current PRIDE heavyweight champion. ...

UFC president Dana White said Thursday Oct. 18, 2007 that Couture remains the promotion's heavyweight champion despite his announced plans to quit. White also reiterated he won't release Couture from the final two fights on his UFC contract. ^[9] Couture held a press conference on October 25, 2007 in which he denied his leaving of the UFC was a "retirement", set forth his grievances over the pay he received for his fights against Tim Sylvia and Gabriel Gonzaga, and reiterated his belief that he would be free from any contractual obligations to the UFC after nine months.^[10] On October 30, 2007, UFC president Dana White and co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta held another press conference. There White reiterated the UFC's position that Couture remains the promotion's heavyweight champion despite his tendered resignation, and that Couture would remain obligated under his UFC contract well beyond nine months.^[11] White also released documents at the press conference to refute Couture's claims about the pay he received..^[12] Sherdog.com analyzed language reportedly found in the UFC's standard contracts relating to fighter retirement which Sherdog believes clarifies the dispute over Couture's contractual status.^[13] Sherdog is the largest American website devoted to the sport of mixed martial arts. ...

Personal life

Randy Couture has repeatedly given thanks to God for all of his success.^[14] Couture was previously married to Tricia and Sharon,^[15][16] and he is now married to Kim Holderman.^[17] He has four children^[18] and a stepson.^[19]

Mixed Martial Arts record

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	Gabriel Gonzaga	TKO (Strikes)	UFC 74: Respect	August 25, 2007	3	1:37	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Defends UFC heavyweight title
Win	Tim Sylvia	Decision (Unanimous)	UFC 68: The Uprising	March 3, 2007	5	5:00	Columbus, Ohio, United States	Wins UFC heavyweight title
Loss	Chuck Liddell	TKO (Punches)	UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3	February 4, 2006	2	1:28	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	For UFC light heavyweight title
Win	Mike van Arsdale	Submission (Anaconda Choke)	UFC 54: Boiling Point	August 20, 2005	3	0:52	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	Chuck Liddell	KO (Punch)	UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2	April 16, 2005	1	2:06	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Loses UFC light heavyweight title
Win	Vitor Belfort	TKO (Doctor Stoppage)	UFC 49: Unfinished Business	August 21, 2004	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Wins UFC light heavyweight title
Loss	Vitor Belfort	TKO (Doctor Stoppage due to cut)	UFC 46: Supernatural	January 31, 2004	1	0:49	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Loses UFC light heavyweight title
Win	Tito Ortiz	Decision (Unanimous)	UFC 44: Undisputed	September 26, 2003	5	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Wins UFC light heavyweight title
Win	Chuck Liddell	TKO (Punches)	UFC 43: Meltdown	June 6, 2003	3	2:40	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Wins interim UFC light heavyweight title
Loss	Ricco Rodriguez	Submission (Strikes)	UFC 39: The Warriors Return	September 27, 2002	5	3:04	Uncasville, Connecticut, United States	For vacantUFC heavyweight title
Loss*	Josh Barnett	TKO (Strikes)	UFC 36: Worlds Collide	March 22, 2002	2	4:35	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Loses UFC heavyweight title
Win	Pedro Rizzo	TKO (Strikes)	UFC 34: High Voltage	November 2, 2001	3	1:38	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Defends UFC heavyweight title
Win	Pedro Rizzo	Decision (Unanimous)	UFC 31: Locked and Loaded	May 4, 2001	5	5:00	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Defends UFC heavyweight title
Loss	Valentijn Overeem	Submission (Guillotine Choke)	RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Final	February 24, 2001	1	0:56	Tokyo, Japan
Win	Tsuyoshi Kohsaka	Decision (Unanimous)	RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Final	February 24, 2001	2	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	Kevin Randleman	TKO (Strikes)	UFC 28: High Stakes	November 17, 2000	3	4:13	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Wins UFC heavyweight title
Win	Ryushi Yanagisawa	Decision (Majority)	RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block A	October 9, 2000	2	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	Jeremy Horn	Decision (Unanimous)	RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block A	October 9, 2000	3	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Loss	Mikhail Illoukhine	Submission (Kimura)	RINGS: Rise 1st	March 20, 1999	1	7:43	Japan
Loss	Enson Inoue	Submission (Armbar)	Vale Tudo Japan 1998	October 25, 1998	1	1:39	Japan
Win	Maurice Smith	Decision	UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan	December 21, 1997	1	21:00	Yokohama, Japan	Wins UFC heavyweight title
Win	Vitor Belfort	TKO (Strikes)	UFC 15: Collision Course	October 17, 1997	1	8:17	Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States
Win	Steven Graham	TKO (Strikes)	UFC 13: Ultimate Force	May 30, 1997	1	3:13	Augusta, Georgia, United States	Wins UFC heavyweight tournament
Win	Tony Halme	Submission (Rear Naked Choke)	UFC 13: Ultimate Force	May 30, 1997	1	0:57	Augusta, Georgia, United States

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Honors

• Amateur
  • Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg - second place (June 13, 1990)
  • Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg - winner (January 1, 1991)
  • Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg - second place (January 1, 1992)
  • Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 97 kg - third place (May 21, 1997)
  • Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 97 kg - second place (March 24, 1998)
  • Pan American Games Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg - winner (August 6, [[1991)
  • FILA test tournament Greco-Roman Seniors 97 kg - third place (March 14, 1998)
  • FILA World Cup Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg - third place (November 9, 1991)
  • FILA World Cup Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg - third place (November 21, 1992)
• Professional
  • UFC 13 heavyweight tournament winner
  • Two-time UFC light heavyweight champion
  • Interim UFC light heavyweight champion
  • Three-time UFC heavyweight champion
  • Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Fame
  • First six-time champion in UFC history
  • First fighter in UFC history to hold titles at both light heavyweight and heavyweight
  • First fighter in UFC history to become a champion after being inducted into the Hall of Fame

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References

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External links

• Official website
• Official website for Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts
• Professional MMA record for Randy Couture from Sherdog
• Randy Couture at the Internet Movie Database
• Randy Couture at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame site
• Randy Couture is Maxim's Top Dudeliest Dude

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