Randy Couture vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira

Main Event | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Aug 29, 2009
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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"The Natural"

Fighter Comparison

31-5-1

Climbed to 32-5-1
Pro
Record
16-9-0

Fell to 16-10
+153
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-198
(Moderate Favorite)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Fights out of
Las Vegas
Nevada
33
+2 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 46
+2 mos, 1 week
231.0 lbs
(104.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
220.0 lbs
(99.8 kgs)
6'3"
(191cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
77.0"
(196cm)
Reach
75.0"
(191cm)
The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter Walkout Music AC/DC - Live Wire
Team Nogueira Gym Xtreme Couture

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 102

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira
  • Date: Saturday 08.29.2009
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: Rose Garden
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • 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: $310,000
  • Nogueira Disclosed Pay: $460,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Video Blog  |  Randy Couture UFC 102 video blog 5

    Watch the official video blog for Randy "The Natural" Couture ahead of his UFC 102 fight versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

  • Video Blog  |  Randy Couture UFC 102 video blog 6

    Watch the official video blog for Randy "The Natural" Couture ahead of his UFC 102 fight versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

  • Video Blog  |  Randy Couture UFC 102 video blog 7

    Watch the official video blog for Randy "The Natural" Couture ahead of his UFC 102 fight versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

  • Training  |  Randy Couture training to fight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

    Watch this Randy Couture training video for his UFC 102 fight versus Antontio Rodrigo Nogueira.

  • Training  |  Nogueira takes an ice bath

    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes an ice bath to recover from his traning for Randy Couture.

  • Video Blog  |  Randy Couture UFC 102 video blog 1

    Watch the official video blog for Randy "The Natural" Couture ahead of his UFC 102 fight versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

  • Video Blog  |  Randy Couture UFC 102 video blog 2

    Watch the official video blog for Randy "The Natural" Couture ahead of his UFC 102 fight versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

  • Video Blog  |  Randy Couture UFC 102 video blog 3

    Watch the official video blog for Randy "The Natural" Couture ahead of his UFC 102 fight versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

  • Video Blog  |  Randy Couture UFC 102 video blog 4

    Watch the official video blog for Randy "The Natural" Couture ahead of his UFC 102 fight versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

  • Highlight  |  Couture vs Nogueira HL Vid by Machinemen

    MMA video maker Machinemen brings us this Randy Couture vs. "Minotauro" Nogueira highlight reel.