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UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz

Main eventTito Ortiz def. Randy Coutureby Decision - Unanimous · 9 results recordedFull result →
DateFriday, September 26, 2003Start 5:00 PM EDT
VenueMandalay Bay Events CenterLas Vegas United States
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
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Fight resultsComplete9 of 9 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed. Each result shows what it does to both ratings: projected at first, then the published change once the rankings have counted the bout.

  1. Randy Couture vs Tito OrtizTito Ortiz def. Randy Couture by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00
  2. Tim Sylvia vs Gan McGeeTim Sylvia def. Gan McGee by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:01:54Elo: Gan McGee −18 to 1648
  3. Andrei Arlovski vs Vladimir MatyushenkoAndrei Arlovski def. Vladimir Matyushenko by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:01:59
  4. Jorge Rivera vs David LoiseauDavid Loiseau def. Jorge Rivera by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00
  5. Rich Franklin vs Edwin DeweesRich Franklin def. Edwin Dewees by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:03:35
  6. Karo Parisyan vs Dave StrasserDave Strasser def. Karo Parisyan by Submission · Round 1 · 00:03:52Elo: Dave Strasser +16 to 1646
  7. Nick Diaz vs Jeremy JacksonJeremy Jackson def. Nick Diaz by Submission · Round 1 · 00:02:04Elo: Jeremy Jackson +37 to 1563
  8. Hermes Franca vs Caol UnoCaol Uno def. Hermes Franca by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:02:46
  9. Josh Thomson vs Gerald StrebendtJosh Thomson def. Gerald Strebendt by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:02:45Elo: Gerald Strebendt −27 to 1521

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

Randy Couture
Elo1720Good
3Y trend1717 → 1720
2008-11-15: 17172009-08-29: 17072009-11-14: 17192010-02-06: 17332010-08-29: 17402011-04-30: 1720
LoserusRandy CoutureThe Natural19-11-0Light Heavyweight TitleVSFight details →WinnerusTito OrtizThe Huntington Beach Bad Boy21-12-1Tito Ortiz
Elo1789Great
3Y trend1767 → 1789
2017-01-21: 17672018-11-24: 17842019-12-07: 1789
Tim Sylvia
Elo1714Good
3Y trend1777 → 1714
2010-12-11: 17772011-01-28: 17542011-08-20: 17582011-11-05: 17632012-06-16: 17672012-12-31: 17472013-05-31: 17282013-10-26: 1714
WinnerusTim SylviaThe Maine-iac31-10-0Heavyweight TitleVSFight details →LoserusGan McGeeThe Giant13-5-0Gan McGee
Elo1602Solid
3Y trend1622 → 1602
2008-09-13: 16222009-07-25: 1602
Andrei Arlovski
Elo1646Solid
3Y trend1685 → 1646
2021-10-16: 16852022-02-12: 16922022-04-30: 17002022-10-29: 16832023-06-04: 16662024-01-14: 16552024-06-29: 1646
WinnerbyAndrei ArlovskiThe Pit Bull34-24-0HeavyweightVSFight details →LoserbyVladimir MatyushenkoThe Janitor27-8-0Vladimir Matyushenko
Elo1684Good
3Y trend1733 → 1684
2011-04-30: 17332011-12-30: 17142013-01-26: 17002013-09-13: 17062014-04-11: 1684
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Jorge Rivera
Elo1681Good
3Y trend1666 → 1681
2009-04-01: 16662009-10-24: 16852010-03-31: 16952011-02-26: 16802011-08-07: 16662012-01-20: 1681
LoserusJorge RiveraEl Conquistador20-9-0MiddleweightVSFight details →WinnercaDavid LoiseauThe Crow23-11-0David Loiseau
Elo1636Solid
3Y trend1627 → 1636
2008-02-01: 16272008-09-13: 16402009-04-18: 16562010-06-12: 1636

Prelims

Karo Parisyan
Elo1576Solid
3Y trend1576 → 1576
2017-10-07: 1576
LoserusKaro ParisyanThe Heat24-12-0WelterweightVSFight details →WinnerusDave Strasser25-8-4Dave Strasser
Elo1611Solid
3Y trend1630 → 1611
2003-04-25: 16302003-09-26: 16462003-12-05: 16322004-08-21: 16402005-01-29: 16222005-05-14: 16302005-06-11: 16172006-03-04: 16252006-04-22: 1611
Hermes Franca
Elo1552Solid
3Y trend1573 → 1552
2017-02-25: 15732017-06-10: 15832017-10-14: 15942018-03-17: 15792018-04-20: 15882018-11-10: 15702019-03-15: 1552
LoserbrHermes Franca26-20-0LightweightVSFight details →WinnerjpCaol Uno34-23-5Caol Uno
Elo1563Solid
3Y trend1596 → 1563
2021-05-16: 15962021-11-06: 15812023-11-19: 1563
Josh Thomson
Elo1685Good
3Y trend1708 → 1685
2014-07-26: 17082014-07-26: 16972015-07-15: 16862015-09-19: 16972015-12-04: 17022017-02-18: 1685
WinnerusJosh ThomsonThe Punk22-9-0LightweightVSFight details →LoserusGerald StrebendtThe Finishing Machine9-7-0Gerald Strebendt
Elo1522Average
3Y trend1521 → 1522
2005-07-02: 15212007-10-27: 15382008-01-12: 1522
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Event progress

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  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone9 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone9 of 9 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished4 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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Elo movement from this event

4 matched bouts

UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz is a completed MMA event scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2003 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas United States. The fight card includes 9 tracked fights, led by Randy Couture vs Tito Ortiz, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Tito Ortiz def. Randy Couture by Decision - Unanimous.

UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz quick answers

When is UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz?

UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2003. Start 5:00 PM EDT.

Where is UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz?

UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz is listed for Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas United States.

What is the main event for UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz?

The main event listed for UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz is Randy Couture vs Tito Ortiz.

How many fights are on UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz?

Combat Edge currently tracks 9 fights for UFC 44: Randy Couture VS Tito Ortiz.

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