Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 28: High Stakes
HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Randy Couture
United StatesRandy Couture
“The Natural”
19-11-0
RESULT

Randy Couture def. Kevin Randleman (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 4:13
Kevin Randleman
United StatesKevin Randleman
“The Monster”
17-16-0
Friday, November 17, 2000
Trump Taj Mahal

Randy Couture defeated Kevin Randleman by TKO in round 3 (4:13) in the Heavyweight title main event of UFC 28: High Stakes, held Friday, November 17, 2000 at Trump Taj Mahal.

Fight stats

Randy Couture
Kevin Randleman
0
Knockdowns
0
28 of 41
Significant strikes
15 of 19
68%
Sig. strike accuracy
79%
71 of 85
Total strikes
47 of 51
1 of 1
Takedowns
2 of 2
100%
Takedown accuracy
100%
1
Submission attempts
1
0
Reversals
0
2:57
Control time
8:51
Significant strikes by target
17 of 29
Head
8 of 12
8 of 9
Body
6 of 6
3 of 3
Leg
1 of 1
0 of 5
Distance
3 of 7
14 of 16
Clinch
6 of 6
14 of 20
Ground
6 of 6

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
0 of 2
Sig. str.
6 of 7
4 of 6
Total str.
25 of 26
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
1
Sub. att
1
0:00
Ctrl
4:42
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
6 of 10
Sig. str.
7 of 9
10 of 14
Total str.
20 of 22
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
0:02
Ctrl
3:41
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
22 of 29
Sig. str.
2 of 3
57 of 65
Total str.
2 of 3
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:55
Ctrl
0:28

Frequently asked questions

Who won Randy Couture vs Kevin Randleman?

Randy Couture defeated Kevin Randleman by TKO in round 3 (4:13) in the Heavyweight title main event of UFC 28: High Stakes, held Friday, November 17, 2000 at Trump Taj Mahal.

Referee
John McCarthy
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Randy Couture 47%53% Kevin Randleman

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

19-11-0
Record
17-16-0
1583
Elo rating
1604
0
Win Streak
1
63
Age
54
6'1"
185 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
—
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.85
SLpM
1.26
57%
Str. Acc.
54%
1.53
SApM
1.12
59%
Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

2.78
TD Avg.
2.00
46%
TD Acc.
56%
58%
TD Def.
30%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
0.80

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Randy Couture · 3-2
  • L
    Lyoto Machida
    UFC 129: St-Pierre vs ShieldsSat, Apr 30, 2011
    TKO · R2 · 1:05 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    James Toney
    UFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2Sun, Aug 29, 2010
    Submission · R1 · 3:19 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Mark Coleman
    UFC 109: RELENTLESSSat, Feb 6, 2010
    Submission · R2 · 1:09 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Brandon Vera
    UFC 105: Couture vs VeraSat, Nov 14, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
    UFC 102: COUTURE vs NOGUEIRASat, Aug 29, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Kevin Randleman · 3-2
  • W
    Renato Sobral
    UFC 35: ThrowdownFri, Jan 11, 2002
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Chuck Liddell
    UFC 31: Locked & LoadedFri, May 4, 2001
    TKO · R1 · 1:18 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Randy Couture
    UFC 28: High StakesFri, Nov 17, 2000
    TKO · R3 · 4:13 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Pedro Rizzo
    UFC 26: Ultimate Field Of DreamsFri, Jun 9, 2000
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Pete Williams
    UFC 23: Ultimate Japan 2Fri, Nov 19, 1999
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 24 fights · 7 fights
32.4
Avg sig. strikes
13.9
2.17
Avg takedowns
3.00
6:20
Avg control time
8:42
88
Career high strikes
20
8
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Randy Couture
Strike target
Kevin Randleman
77%
Head
92%
11%
Body
7%
12%
Leg
1%
Randy Couture
Strike position
Kevin Randleman
27%
Distance
19%
30%
Clinch
10%
43%
Ground
71%