Randy Couture vs. Vitor Belfort III
Completed
MMA Bout
August 21, 2004
Aug 21, 2004
W
Couture defeats Belfort
L
KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage
5:00 Round 3 of 5, 15:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
12-6-0
Climbed to 13-6 |
Pro
Record |
12-3-0
Fell to 12-4 |
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| Climbed to 13-6 | Record After Fight | Fell to 12-4 | ||
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-165
(Slight Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+135
(Slight Underdog) |
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Challenger
Light Heavyweight |
Title |
Champion
Light Heavyweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Las Vegas
Nevada |
Fights out of
|
Boca Raton
Florida |
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|
41
+1 month, 4 wks, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
27
+4 mos, 2 wks, 6 days |
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204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
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6'1"
(186cm) |
Height |
6'0"
(183cm) |
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|
75.0"
(191cm) |
Reach |
74.0"
(188cm) |
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| Xtreme Couture | Gym | Independent |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 49: Unfinished Business
- Date: Saturday 08.21.2004
- Referee: John McCarthy
- Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
- Couture Disclosed Pay: $225,000
- Belfort Disclosed Pay: $100,000
- Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Belfort
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