About
| Birth Name: | Randy Duane Couture |
| Birth Notes: | 22 June 1963, Everett, Washington, USA |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Nicknames: | The Natural, Captain America |
| Family: | * 'Tricia' (1981 - 2005) (divorced); 3 children * 'Kim' (October 2006 - present) (filed for divorce) * 'Sharon' (1981 - 1993) |
Filmography
| Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) as Fighter #8 |
| Invincible (2006) as 'Toruci' Player #1 |
| The Expendables (2010) as Toll Road |
| Big Stan (2007) as Carnahan |
| Fighter (2006) |
| Havana Heat (2011) as Bruno Bresler |
| No Rules (2005) as Mason |
| Redbelt (2008) as Dylan Flynn |
| Relentless (2009) as JJ |
Trivia
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* Former two-time UFC Light-Heavyweight champion and three-time UFC Heavyweight champion. He is the only man to win the Light-Heavyweight championship twice and the only man to win the Heavyweight championship three times. He also has three successful defenses to his credit at Heavyweight. * First fighter to hold championship titles in two different weight divisions in the UFC. * MMA record is 16-8-0 as of UFC 74. * Won the light heavyweight title at UFC 44 by defeating Tito Ortiz. * Lost UFC LightHeavy Weight Championship to Chuck Liddel at UFC 52 * Before mixed martial arts, Couture enjoyed a successful amateur wrestling career with such accolades as four World Team member spots, 8th place at the 1997 World Championship in Poland, Pan American Games Champion, four-time National Champion in Greco-Roman, and three All-American honors in college, including two runner-ups for the national powerhouse Oklahoma State. * Came out of retirement to win UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 68 in March 2007, defeating Tim Sylvia via unanimous decision. * Defeted Gabriel Gonzaga by TKO in the 3rd round of UFC 74: Respect. * Broke his left arm just above the wrist while blocking a high kick from Gabriel Gonzaga. Not expected to fight again in 2007. * Has left UFC because of supposed issues with UFC President Dana White, even with fights left on his contract. * Wrestled at Oklahoma State University. * Lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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