Randy Couture vs. Tito Ortiz

Main Event | UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Sep 26, 2003
W
Couture defeats Ortiz
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
"The Natural"
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Huntington Beach Bad Boy"

Fighter Comparison

11-5-0

Climbed to 12-5
Pro
Record
10-2-0

Fell to 10-3
+150
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-180
(Slight Favorite)
Interim Champion

Light Heavyweight
Title Champion

Light Heavyweight

United States
Nation

United States
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Huntington Beach
California
40
+3 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight 28
+8 mos, 3 days
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
204.5 lbs
(92.8 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'3"
(190cm)
75.0"
(191cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Xtreme Couture Gym Team Punishment

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 44

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 44: Undisputed
  • Date: Friday 09.26.2003
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast:
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Eddie Bravo
  • Couture Disclosed Pay: $175,000
  • Ortiz Disclosed Pay: $125,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Ortiz
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