Light HeavyweightRETIRED
Randy Couture
19-11
Age
59
Height
6'2"
Weight
204 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
12:25
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 1R3 8R5 3
Last 5
LWWWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
LM
vs Lyoto Machida
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Front Kick
R2 1:05
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front Kick·R2 1:05
WIN
JT
vs James Toney
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R1 3:19
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R1 3:19
WIN
MC
vs Mark Coleman
UFC 109: Relentless· 2010-02-06
Submission
Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission
R2 1:09
SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R2 1:09
WIN
BV
vs Brandon Vera
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AR
vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· 2009-08-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BL
vs Brock Lesnar
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 3:07
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 3:07
WIN
GG
vs Gabriel Gonzaga
UFC 74: Respect· 2007-08-25
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R3 1:37
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R3 1:37
WIN
TS
vs Tim Sylvia
UFC 68: The Uprising· 2007-03-03
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
CL
vs Chuck Liddell
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· 2006-02-04
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:28
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:28
WIN
Mv
vs Mike van Arsdale
UFC 54: Boiling Point· 2005-08-20
Submission
Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock
R3 0:52
SubmissionAnaconda Choke From Front Headlock·R3 0:52
LOSS
CL
vs Chuck Liddell
UFC 52: Couture vs Liddell 2· 2005-04-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:06
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:06
WIN
VB
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC 49: Unfinished Business· 2004-08-21
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R3 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R3 5:00
LOSS
VB
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC 46: Supernatural· 2004-01-31
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R1 0:49
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R1 0:49
WIN
TO
vs Tito Ortiz
UFC 44: Undisputed· 2003-09-26
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CL
vs Chuck Liddell
UFC 43: Meltdown· 2003-06-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 2:39
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 2:39
LOSS
RR
vs Ricco Rodriguez
UFC 39: The Warriors Return· 2002-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Guard Submission to Strikes
R5 3:04
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard Submission to Strikes·R5 3:04
LOSS
JB
vs Josh Barnett
UFC 36: Worlds Collide· 2002-03-22
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R2 4:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R2 4:35
WIN
PR
vs Pedro Rizzo
UFC 34: High Voltage· 2001-11-02
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 3:22
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 3:22
WIN
PR
vs Pedro Rizzo
UFC 31: Locked and Loaded· 2001-05-04
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
KR
vs Kevin Randleman
UFC 28: High Stakes· 2000-11-17
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 4:13
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 4:13
WIN
MS
vs Maurice Smith
UFC - Ultimate Japan· 1997-12-21
Decision - Majority
R3 3:00
Decision - Majority·R3 3:00
WIN
VB
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC 15: Collision Course· 1997-10-17
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R1 8:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R1 8:16
WIN
SG
vs Steven Graham
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force· 1997-05-30
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 3:13
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 3:13
WIN
TH
vs Tony Halme
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force· 1997-05-30
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 0:56
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 0:56
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Wrestle-to-Submit
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (2.78 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
2.78/15m
TD Accuracy
47%
Clinch %
30%
⚠️Limited striking output (2.9 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
7
64% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
36% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#12
29% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#22
29% of KOs
Facial Cut
#31
14% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#41
14% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#51
14% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
25% of subs
Rear Naked Choke
Technical Submission
#31
25% of subs
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#41
25% of subs
Other
Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 64% KO/TKO, 36% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head From Half Guard leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.8) and Strike Def% (59%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (19/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc27%
Clinch
77% acc30%
Ground
73% acc43%
Striking Differential+1.32/min
2.85 landed/min1.53 absorbed/min
2.85
Landed/Min
1.53
Absorbed/Min
0.06
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed708
Sig. Strikes Attempted1221
Key Insights
Randy incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.9:1).
Clinch active: 30% of output in the clinch (77% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 43% from ground at 73% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 4.7 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
47%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
47%(est)
Landed
46
Defended
52
Total
98
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.78
TD / 15min
0.48
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
98
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
108
Landed
212
Attempted
51%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
11 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
73%
R2
18%
R3
9%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.78/15min.
Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 43% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,558
4.30
Ratio
Absorbed
362
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.0
High
Strikes/Min
4.7
Standing %
60%
R3 vs R1 Output
94%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (4.30x) - elite striking efficiency.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.0) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 24 fights
R1 Control
1:54
R2 Control
2:08
R3 Control
1:48
R1 to Final
+2%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+11.5pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.9pp
Body
-1.1pp
Leg
-3.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
12.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
12.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
104%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights