How did Brock Lesnar beat Randy Couture?
Emma Johnson
Updated on February 27, 2026
With the crowd chanting ‘Randy, Randy’, the bell rang for what was dubbed “the biggest fight in UFC history.” Couture scored with a quick right hand and Lesnar attempted a couple of knees before tying the champion up against the fence, trying to wear Couture down with his 265 pounds.
How much did Randy Couture weigh when he fought Brock Lesnar?
The big news: UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture weighed in at 220 pounds, while challenger Brock Lesnar weighed in at the heavyweight limit of 265.
How many times did Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture fight?
Randy “The Natural” Couture vs. Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell is a mixed martial arts trilogy. All three fights took place under Ultimate Fighting Championship in the United States. All three fights have ended in knockout and have been for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
How much did Randy Couture weigh?
228 lbs
Randy Couture/Weight
Is Randy Couture still fighting?
Couture has competed in a record 16 title fights. He is tied for the record for the most wins in UFC Heavyweight Championship bouts (6) with former UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. He had the most title reigns in the UFC, with six….
| Randy Couture | |
|---|---|
| Website | randycouture.tv |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Why did Randy Couture leave UFC?
Randy Couture became the UFC’s third ever heavyweight champion in 1997, beating Maurice Smith at UFC Japan. He would never defend the belt, leaving the UFC over a contract dispute, and taking his talents to Japan.
Who knocked Chuck Liddell first?
Tito Ortiz
Mixed martial arts star Chuck Liddell, who came out of retirement to fight rival Tito Ortiz on Saturday night, lost to Ortiz in the first round, according to CBS Sports. The fight, held at The Forum in Inglewood, lasted 4 minutes and 24 seconds, according to MMAfighting.com.
What was Brock Lesnar’s MMA record?
Brock Lesnar Record: 5-3-0 (1 NC)
| W/L | Fighter | Round |
|---|---|---|
| win | Brock Lesnar Frank Mir | 2 |
| win | Brock Lesnar Randy Couture | 2 |
| win | Brock Lesnar Heath Herring | 3 |
| loss | Brock Lesnar Frank Mir | 1 |
How many UFC fights did Brock Lesnar have?
seven fights
Lesnar has been wrestling professionally since 2000 and has a five-year MMA career under his belt. In his seven fights in the UFC, Lesnar won the heavyweight championship, defended it twice and lost it in the three years he was with the promotion.
