Best fights of Randy Couture
Over 14 years as a professional, Randy Couture has compiled a 19-11 (11) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Randy Couture defeats Tim Sylvia
On March 3, 2007 Randy Couture fought Tim Sylvia for the UFC heavyweight title. Couture was 43 years old with a record of 14-8, and Sylvia was 30 with a record of 23-2. Couture was coming off a loss, while Sylvia was on a 6-fight winning streak. Couture won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Randy Couture KOs Vitor Belfort in their 3rd fight
On August 21, 2004 Randy Couture fought Vitor Belfort for the UFC light heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Couture was 41 years old with a record of 12-6, and Belfort was 27 with a record of 12-3. Couture was coming off a loss, while Belfort was on a 2-fight winning streak. Couture stopped Vitor Belfort via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
3. Randy Couture defeats Tito Ortiz
On September 26, 2003 Randy Couture fought Tito Ortiz for the UFC light heavyweight title. Couture was 40 years old with a record of 11-5, and Ortiz was 28 with a record of 10-2. Couture was coming off a win and Ortiz was on a 6-fight winning streak. Couture won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
4. Randy Couture KOs Kevin Randleman
On November 17, 2000 Randy Couture fought Kevin Randleman for the UFC heavyweight title. Couture was 37 years old with a record of 6-2, and Randleman was 29 with a record of 9-3. Both Couture and Randleman were on a 2-fight winning streak. Couture stopped Kevin Randleman via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Randy Couture defeats Maurice Smith
On December 21, 1997 Randy Couture fought Maurice Smith for the UFC heavyweight title. Couture was 34 years old with a record of 3-0, and Smith was 36 with a record of 7-7. Couture was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak. Couture won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
6. Randy Couture KOs Chuck Liddell
On June 6, 2003 Randy Couture fought Chuck Liddell for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Couture was 39 years old with a record of 10-5, and Liddell was 33 with a record of 12-1. Couture was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Liddell was on a 10-fight winning streak. Couture stopped Chuck Liddell via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Randy Couture defeats Pedro Rizzo
On May 4, 2001 Randy Couture defended his UFC heavyweight title against Pedro Rizzo. Couture was 37 years old with a record of 8-3, and Rizzo was 27 with a record of 11-1. Couture was coming off a loss, while Rizzo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Couture won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Randy Couture defeats Jeremy Horn
On October 9, 2000 Randy Couture faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Couture was 37 years old with a record of 4-2, and Horn was 25 with a record of 45-8-4. Couture was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Horn was on a 3-fight winning streak. Couture won via unanimous decision.
9. Randy Couture defeats Ryūshi Yanagisawa
On October 9, 2000 Randy Couture faced Ryūshi Yanagisawa in a heavyweight bout. Couture was 37 years old with a record of 5-2, and Yanagisawa was 28 with a record of 23-18-9. Both Couture and Yanagisawa were coming off a win. Couture won via majority decision.
10. Randy Couture loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via unanimous decision
On August 29, 2009 Randy Couture faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Couture was 46 years old with a record of 16-9, and Nogueira was 33 with a record of 31-5-1. Both Couture and Nogueira were coming off a loss. Couture lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nogueira.