Ricco Rodriguez vs. Randy Couture

Main Event | UFC Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Sep 27, 2002
W
Rodriguez defeats Couture
L
Submission, Elbow 3:04 Round 5 of 5, 23:04 Total
vs.
Submission 3:04 R5
◀︎
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"The Natural"

Fighter Comparison

13-1-0

Climbed to 14-1
Pro
Record
10-4-0

Fell to 10-5
Vacant

Heavyweight
Title Vacant

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

United States
New York
New York
Fights out of
Las Vegas
Nevada
25
+1 month, 1 week, 1 day
Age at Fight 39
+3 mos, 5 days
243.0 lbs
(110.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
227.0 lbs
(103.0 kgs)
6'4"
(194cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
N/A
-
Reach
75.0"
(191cm)
Ricco Rodriguez Fighting Gym Xtreme Couture

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 39

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 39: The Warriors Return
  • Date: Friday 09.27.2002
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Jeff Osborne
  • Broadcast:
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Ryan Bennett
  • Rodriguez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Couture Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
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