Vitor Belfort vs. Randy Couture II

Main Event | UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Jan 31, 2004
W
Belfort defeats Couture
L
KO/TKO, Cut 0:49 Round 1 of 5
"The Phenom"
vs.
KO/TKO 0:49 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Natural"

Fighter Comparison

11-3-0

Climbed to 12-3
Pro
Record
12-5-0

Fell to 12-6
+185
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-225
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

Light Heavyweight
Title Champion

Light Heavyweight

Brazil
Nation

United States
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Las Vegas
Nevada
26
+9 mos, 4 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 40
+7 mos, 1 week, 2 days
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
75.0"
(191cm)
Independent Gym Xtreme Couture

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 46

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 46: Supernatural
  • Date: Saturday 01.31.2004
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • 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)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast:
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Eddie Bravo
  • Belfort Disclosed Pay: $130,000
  • Couture Disclosed Pay: $120,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Couture
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