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Randy Couture

Randy Couture

“The Natural”
MMA record: 19-11 (11)
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Everett, Washington, U.S.

Randy Couture losses

Over 14 years as a professional, Randy Couture has compiled a 19-11 (11) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. He has eleven losses against ten different opponents, six of them in title fights.

  1. 11. Randy Couture loses to Lyoto Machida via KO

    On April 30, 2011 Randy Couture faced Lyoto Machida in a light heavyweight bout. Couture was 47 years old with a record of 19-10, and Machida was 32 with a record of 16-2. Couture was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Machida was on a 2-fight losing streak. Machida stopped Couture via KO in the 2nd round.

  2. 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.

  3. 9. Randy Couture loses to Brock Lesnar via KO

    On November 15, 2008 Randy Couture defended his UFC heavyweight title against Brock Lesnar. Couture was 45 years old with a record of 16-8, and Lesnar was 31 with a record of 2-1. Couture was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lesnar was coming off a win. Lesnar stopped Couture via TKO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.

  4. 8. Randy Couture loses to Chuck Liddell in their 3rd fight via KO

    On February 4, 2006 Randy Couture fought Chuck Liddell for the UFC light heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Couture was 42 years old with a record of 14-7, and Liddell was 36 with a record of 17-3. Couture was coming off a win and Liddell was on a 4-fight winning streak. Liddell stopped Couture via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.

  5. 7. Randy Couture loses to Chuck Liddell in their 2nd fight via KO

    On April 16, 2005 Randy Couture fought Chuck Liddell for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Couture was 41 years old with a record of 13-6, and Liddell was 35 with a record of 15-3. Couture was coming off a win and Liddell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Liddell stopped Couture via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  6. 6. Randy Couture loses to Vitor Belfort in their 2nd fight via KO in 49 seconds

    On January 31, 2004 Randy Couture defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Vitor Belfort. It was their second meeting. Couture was 40 years old with a record of 12-5, and Belfort was 26 with a record of 11-3. Couture was on a 2-fight winning streak and Belfort was coming off a win. Belfort stopped Couture via TKO in the 1st round. Lost the title.

  7. 5. Randy Couture loses to Ricco Rodriguez via KO

    On September 27, 2002 Randy Couture fought Ricco Rodriguez for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Couture was 39 years old with a record of 10-4, and Rodriguez was 25 with a record of 13-1. Couture was coming off a loss, while Rodriguez was on a 10-fight winning streak. Rodriguez stopped Couture via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  8. 4. Randy Couture loses to Josh Barnett via KO

    On March 22, 2002 Randy Couture defended his UFC heavyweight title against Josh Barnett. Couture was 38 years old with a record of 10-3, and Barnett was 24 with a record of 12-1. Both Couture and Barnett were on a 2-fight winning streak. Barnett stopped Couture via TKO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.

  9. 3. Randy Couture loses to Valentijn Overeem via KO in 56 seconds

    On February 24, 2001 Randy Couture faced Valentijn Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Couture was 37 years old with a record of 8-2, and Overeem was 24 with a record of 18-9. Couture was on a 4-fight winning streak and Overeem was on a 6-fight winning streak. Overeem submitted Couture via guillotine choke in the 1st round.

  10. 2. Randy Couture loses to Mikhail Ilyukhin via KO

    On March 20, 1999 Randy Couture faced Mikhail Ilyukhin in a heavyweight bout. Couture was 35 years old with a record of 4-1, and Ilyukhin was 32 with a record of 16-7. Couture was coming off a loss, while Ilyukhin was coming off a win. Ilyukhin submitted Couture via kimura in the 1st round.

  11. 1. Randy Couture loses to Enson Inoue via KO

    On October 25, 1998 Randy Couture faced Enson Inoue in a heavyweight bout. Couture was 35 years old with a record of 4-0, and Inoue was 31 with a record of 8-3. Couture was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak, while Inoue was coming off a loss. Inoue submitted Couture via armbar in the 1st round.