Randy Couture vs. Gabriel Gonzaga

Main Card | UFC Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Aug 25, 2007
W
Couture defeats Gonzaga
L
KO/TKO, Punches 1:37 Round 3 of 5, 11:37 Total
"The Natural"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:37 R3
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Fighter Comparison

15-8-0

Climbed to 16-8
Pro
Record
8-1-0

Fell to 8-2
+108
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-133
(Slight Favorite)
Champion

Heavyweight
Title Challenger

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Ludlow
Massachusetts
44
+2 mos, 3 days
Age at Fight 28
+3 mos, 1 week
228.5 lbs
(103.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
252.0 lbs
(114.3 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
75.0"
(191cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
Xtreme Couture Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 74

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 74: Respect
  • Date: Saturday 08.25.2007
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Couture Disclosed Pay: $290,000
  • Gonzaga Disclosed Pay: $85,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Couture
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