Biography
Randall Duane Couture is an American mixed martial arts commentator, actor, former United States Army sergeant, former professional mixed martial artist, and former collegiate and Greco-Roman wrestler. During his tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he became a three-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, an interim UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, making him a six-time UFC Champion and the UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament winner. He is the first fighter in history to win a UFC championship in two different divisions. As of 2025, he serves as a commentator and analyst for the Professional Fighters League. Couture has competed in 15 title fights.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com2.85
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
1.53
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.78
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.48
avg
Submissions
0.06
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts30 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Lyoto MachidaH2H | KO (front kick) | R2 | UFC 129 | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Win |  James ToneyH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | UFC 118 | Aug 28, 2010 |
| Win | Mark ColemanH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC 109 | Feb 6, 2010 |
| Win |  Brandon VeraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 105 | Nov 14, 2009 |
| Loss | Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 102 | Aug 29, 2009 |
| Loss | Brock LesnarH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC 91 | Nov 15, 2008 |
| Win | Gabriel GonzagaH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC 74 | Aug 25, 2007 |
| Win | Tim SylviaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 68 | Mar 3, 2007 |
| Loss | Chuck LiddellH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | UFC 57 | Feb 4, 2006 |
| Win | Mike van ArsdaleH2H | Submission (anaconda choke) | R3 | UFC 54 | Aug 20, 2005 |
| Loss | Chuck LiddellH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC 52 | Apr 16, 2005 |
| Win | Vitor BelfortH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R3 | UFC 49 | Aug 21, 2004 |
| Loss | Vitor BelfortH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R1 | UFC 46 | Jan 31, 2004 |
| Win | Tito OrtizH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 44 | Sep 26, 2003 |
| Win | Chuck LiddellH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC 43 | Jun 6, 2003 |
| Loss | Ricco RodriguezH2H | TKO (submission to elbow) | R5 | UFC 39 | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Loss | Josh BarnettH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC 36 | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Win | Pedro RizzoH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC 34 | Nov 2, 2001 |
| Win | Pedro RizzoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 31 | May 4, 2001 |
| Loss |  Valentijn OvereemH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Rings: King of Kings 2000 Final | Feb 24, 2001 |
| Win | Kevin RandlemanH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC 28 | Nov 17, 2000 |
| Win |  Ryushi YanagisawaH2H | Decision (majority) | R2 | Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block A | Oct 9, 2000 |
| Loss |  Mikhail IlyukhinH2H | Submission (kimura) | R1 | Rings: Rise 1st | Mar 20, 1999 |
| Loss | Enson InoueH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Vale Tudo Japan 1998 | Oct 25, 1998 |
| Win | Maurice SmithH2H | Decision (majority) | R1 | UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan | Dec 21, 1997 |
| Win | Vitor BelfortH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 15 | Oct 17, 1997 |
| Win | Steven GrahamH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 13 | May 30, 1997 |
| Win | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka | Decision (unanimous) | — | 2 | — |
| Win | Jeremy HornH2H | Decision (unanimous) | — | 3 | — |
| Win |  Tony HalmeH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. | 1 | — |
Related Fighters
Lyoto Machida26-12-0 · MW
James Toney0-1-0 · HW
Mark Coleman16-10-0 · LHW
Brandon Vera16-10-0 · HW
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira34-10-1 · HW
Brock Lesnar5-3-0 · HW
Gabriel Gonzaga17-12-0 · HW
Tim Sylvia31-10-0 · HW
Chuck Liddell21-9-0 · LHW
Mike Van Arsdale8-5-0 · LHW
Vitor Belfort26-14-0 · MW
Tito Ortiz21-12-1 · LHWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.