Randy Couture
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Randy Couture holds a professional MMA record of 19-11-0. Randy Couture has won 19 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Randy Couture lands 2.85 significant strikes per minute with 57% accuracy and averages 2.78 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 30, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 75"191 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1963-06-22
- Age
- 63
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Everett, Washington, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2018National Wrestling Hall of Fame Outstanding American
- 2003UFC Light Heavyweight Championship · UFC
- 2000Semifinalist · Olympic Trials
- 1997UFC Heavyweight Championship · UFC
- 1997Champion · Us Open Nationals
- 1992Runner-up · NCAA D1 · 190 lbs
- 1991Runner-up · NCAA D1 · 190 lbs
- 1991Champion · Pan American Games
- 1991Champion · Pan American Championships
- 1990All-American · NCAA D1 · 190 lbs
- 1982Started in Greco-Roman Wrestling
- Competitor · World Championships UWW
- Champion · State HS · youth · Washington state
- United States national team · Greco-Roman Wrestling · 1988-2000
- Folkstyle Wrestling 113-42 · Record
- Oklahoma State University · Wrestling Folkstyle · 1989-1992
- United States Army · Wrestling Greco · 1982-1988
- Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, US Founder
- Team Quest · Gresham, Oregon, US Founder Former
- Oklahoma State University wrestling · Stillwater, Oklahoma, US Former
Coaches
- Neil Melanson · Grappling coach
Training partners
- Dan Henderson
- Matt Lindland
Fight DNA
Pressure WrestlerUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (14 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Randy Couture sits in the top 25.
- #1 Highest share of control time, Light Heavyweight59.3%
- #1 Longest fights, Light Heavyweight25:00
- #1 Most title fight wins, Heavyweight6
- #2 Most control time in a fight, Light Heavyweight21:14
- #3 Most control time, Heavyweight1h 7m
- #4 Most control time in a fight21:14
- #4 Best takedown accuracy, Heavyweight50.8%
- #6 Most takedowns landed, Heavyweight30
- #1 Highest share of control time, Light Heavyweight59.3%
- #1 Longest fights, Light Heavyweight25:00
- #1 Most title fight wins, Heavyweight6
- #2 Most control time in a fight, Light Heavyweight21:14
- #3 Most control time, Heavyweight1h 7m
- #3 Best takedown accuracy, Heavyweight50.8%
- #4 Most control time in a fight21:14
- #4 Most takedowns landed, Heavyweight30
Bonus résumé
Randy Couture has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.
- ★ FOTNvs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · UFC 102: COUTURE vs NOGUEIRAAug 29, 2009
- ★ FOTNvs Gabriel Gonzaga · UFC 74: RESPECTAug 25, 2007
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Randy Couture earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 19-11 vs 17-2TKOR2 · 1:05
- WINvs James ToneyUFCUFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2· Aug 28, 2010· Heavyweight· 19-10 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 3:19
- WINvs Mark ColemanUFCUFC 109: RELENTLESS· Feb 6, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 18-10 vs 16-10SUBR2 · 1:09
- WINvs Brandon VeraUFCUFC 105: Couture vs Vera· Nov 14, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 17-10 vs 11-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 102: COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA· Aug 29, 2009· Heavyweight· 16-10 vs 32-5-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 91: COUTURE vs LESNAR· Nov 15, 2008· Heavyweight· 16-9 vs 3-1TKOR2 · 3:07
- WINUFCUFC 74: RESPECT· Aug 25, 2007· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 8-2FOTNTKOR3 · 1:37
- WINUFCUFC 68: THE UPRISING· Mar 3, 2007· Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 23-3UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· Feb 4, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 14-8 vs 19-3TKOR2 · 1:28
- WINUFCUFC 54: Boiling Point· Aug 20, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 8-2SUBR3 · 0:52
- LOSSUFCUFC 52: Couture vs Liddell II· Apr 16, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 17-3TKOR1 · 2:06
- WINUFCUFC 49: Unfinished Business· Aug 20, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 13-6 vs 12-4TKOR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 46: Super Natural· Jan 31, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 12-3TKOR1 · 0:49
- WINUFCUFC 44: Undisputed· Sep 26, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 10-3UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 43: Meltdown· Jun 6, 2003· Interim Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 13-2TKOR3 · 2:39
- LOSSUFCUFC 39: The Warriors Return· Sep 27, 2002· Heavyweight· 10-5 vs 14-1TKOR5 · 3:04
- LOSSUFCUFC 36: Worlds Collide· Mar 22, 2002· Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 13-1TKOR2 · 4:35
- WINUFCUFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001· Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 11-3TKOR3 · 3:22
- WINUFCUFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 11-2UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSRings Japan· Feb 24, 2001· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 20-11SUBR1 · 0:56
- WINRings Japan· Feb 24, 2001· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 35-23-2UD
- WINUFCUFC 28: High Stakes· Nov 17, 2000· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 9-4TKOR3 · 4:13
- WINvs Ryushi YanagisawaRings Japan· Oct 9, 2000· Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 23-19-9MD
- WINvs Jeremy HornRings Japan· Oct 9, 2000· Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 45-9-4UD
- LOSSvs Mikhail IliyukhinRings Japan· Mar 20, 1999· Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 23-13SUBR1 · 7:43
- LOSSvs Enson InoueVale Tudo Japan· Oct 25, 1998· 4-1 vs 9-3SUBR1 · 1:39
- WINUFCUFC - Ultimate Japan· Dec 22, 1997· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 7-11MDR3 · 3:00
- WINUFCUFC 15: Collision Course· Oct 17, 1997· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 4-1TKOR1 · 8:16
- WINvs Steven Graham×1Title bout · Title win #1UFCUFC 13: The Ultimate Force· May 30, 1997· 13 Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 2-1TKOR1 · 3:13
- WINvs Tony HalmeUFCUFC 13: The Ultimate Force· May 30, 1997· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 3-7SUBR1 · 0:56
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1774▼11
- Peak
- 1815Aug 25, 2007
- Rated fights
- 31
Frequently asked questions
When does Randy Couture fight next?
Randy Couture has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Randy Couture's record?
Randy Couture's professional MMA record is 19-11-0.
Who is Randy Couture fighting next?
Randy Couture's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Randy Couture fight last?
Randy Couture most recently fought Lyoto Machida at UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields on Saturday, April 30, 2011, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Randy Couture fight in?
Randy Couture fights at Light Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Randy Couture have?
Randy Couture has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Randy Couture won?
Randy Couture has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Randy Couture?
Randy Couture is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does Randy Couture weigh?
Randy Couture weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
What is Randy Couture's reach?
Randy Couture has a reach of 75" (191 cm).
How old is Randy Couture?
Randy Couture is 63 years old (born Jun 22, 1963).
Where is Randy Couture from?
Randy Couture is from United States.