Main Event | UFC Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Randy Couture defeats Tim Sylvia via 5 Round Decision
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Couture
Decision
Round 5
"The Natural" "The Maine-iac"
14-8-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 23-2-0 | ||
Climbed to 15-8 | Record After Fight | Fell to 23-3 | ||
+205 (Moderate Underdog) | Betting Odds | -235 (Moderate Favorite) | ||
Challenger | Title | Champion | ||
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Fighting out of | Maine | ||
43 years, 8 months, 1 week, 2 days | Age at Fight | 32 years, 11 months, 3 weeks, 5 days | ||
222.5 lbs (100.9 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 263.0 lbs (119.3 kgs) | ||
6'1" (186cm) | Height | 6'8" (204cm) | ||
75.0" (191cm) | Reach | 80.0" (203cm) | ||
Xtreme Couture | Gym | Champions Gym |
- Bout Information
- Event: UFC 68: Uprising
- Date: Saturday 03.03.2007
- Referee: John McCarthy
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (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 Total Disclosed Pay: $250,000
- Sylvia Total Disclosed Pay: $100,000
- Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
- Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Sylvia
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