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UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort

Main eventVitor Belfort def. Randy Coutureby TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · 8 results recordedFull result →
DateSaturday, August 21, 2004Start 7:00 PM EDT
VenueMandalay Bay Events CenterLas Vegas United States
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
Join the discussionPredictions & oddsOfficial UFC event
Fight resultsComplete8 of 8 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 Vitor BelfortVitor Belfort def. Randy Couture by TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Round 1 · 00:05:00
  2. Chuck Liddell vs Vernon WhiteChuck Liddell def. Vernon White by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:04:05
  3. Justin Eilers vs Mike KyleMike Kyle def. Justin Eilers by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:01:14
  4. David Terrell vs Matt LindlandMatt Lindland def. David Terrell by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:00:24Elo: David Terrell −18 to 1555
  5. Joe Riggs vs Joe DoerksenJoe Doerksen def. Joe Riggs by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:03:39
  6. Karo Parisyan vs Nick DiazNick Diaz def. Karo Parisyan by Decision - Split · Round 1 · 00:05:00
  7. Yves Edwards vs Josh ThomsonYves Edwards def. Josh Thomson by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:04:32
  8. Chris Lytle vs Ronald JhunChris Lytle def. Ronald Jhun by Submission · Round 1 · 00:01:17Elo: Ronald Jhun −22 to 1591

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 →WinnerbrVitor BelfortThe Phenom26-14-0Vitor Belfort
Elo1718Good
3Y trend1732 → 1718
2015-05-23: 17322015-11-07: 17482016-05-15: 17352016-10-09: 17242017-06-03: 17352018-05-13: 1718
Justin Eilers
Elo1666Good
3Y trend1581 → 1666
2006-02-04: 15812006-05-20: 15972006-06-15: 16162006-07-15: 16222006-09-16: 16312006-10-12: 16492006-11-17: 16582007-02-03: 16672007-03-09: 16502007-04-08: 16582007-10-13: 16672008-04-26: 16792008-07-26: 1666
LoserusJustin Eilers19-7-1HeavyweightVSFight details →WinnerusMike KyleMAK23-19-1Mike Kyle
Elo1555Solid
3Y trend1611 → 1555
2017-01-13: 16112017-07-29: 16012017-11-02: 16162018-08-30: 16012018-10-05: 15852019-07-27: 15742019-10-05: 1555
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David Terrell
Elo1634Solid
3Y trend1552 → 1634
2003-12-21: 15522004-03-29: 15732004-08-21: 15552005-02-05: 15972006-04-15: 1634
LoserDavid TerrellThe Soul Assassin6-2-0MiddleweightVSFight details →WinnerusMatt LindlandThe Law22-9-0Matt Lindland
Elo1729Good
3Y trend1761 → 1729
2009-01-24: 17612009-12-19: 17322010-05-22: 17422010-12-04: 1729
Joe Riggs
Elo1704Good
3Y trend1674 → 1704
2016-10-28: 16742017-04-08: 16812017-04-28: 16872017-07-22: 16942017-09-09: 17012017-10-27: 17082018-02-24: 17142018-03-30: 17062018-06-01: 16922019-01-04: 17002019-04-13: 1704
LoserusJoe RiggsDiesel49-18-1MiddleweightVSFight details →WinnercaJoe DoerksenEl Dirte51-16-0Joe Doerksen
Elo1712Good
3Y trend1683 → 1712
2011-10-14: 16832012-06-15: 16892012-09-15: 16962013-09-13: 17032014-09-19: 1712

Prelims

Yves Edwards
Elo1685Good
3Y trend1739 → 1685
2011-12-04: 17392012-12-08: 17462013-02-02: 17332013-07-27: 17202014-06-07: 17032014-11-22: 1685
WinnerusYves EdwardsThugjitsu Master42-22-1LightweightVSFight details →LoserusJosh ThomsonThe Punk22-9-0Josh Thomson
Elo1685Good
3Y trend1708 → 1685
2014-07-26: 17082014-07-26: 16972015-07-15: 16862015-09-19: 16972015-12-04: 17022017-02-18: 1685
Chris Lytle
Elo1706Good
3Y trend1674 → 1706
2008-10-18: 16742009-01-17: 16632009-06-20: 16742010-02-20: 16842010-07-03: 16952010-09-25: 17042011-02-26: 16912011-08-15: 1706
WinnerusChris LytleLights Out31-18-5WelterweightVSFight details →LoserusRonald JhunMachine Gun24-26-2Ronald Jhun
Elo1496Average
3Y trend1591 → 1496
2004-08-21: 15912004-10-16: 15722005-03-19: 15552005-09-17: 15422006-01-20: 15322006-06-03: 15212006-07-21: 15102007-05-11: 1496
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Frozen model coverage0/8 bouts8 tracked bouts are still waiting for a model snapshot.
Strongest model leanNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
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Event progress

All 8 recorded outcomes are in. Final fight details and published Elo changes stay together here.

  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone8 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone8 of 8 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished2 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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Published rating impact

Elo movement from this event

2 matched bouts

UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort is a completed MMA event scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas United States. The fight card includes 8 tracked fights, led by Randy Couture vs Vitor Belfort, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Vitor Belfort def. Randy Couture by TKO - Doctor's Stoppage.

UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort quick answers

When is UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort?

UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2004. Start 7:00 PM EDT.

Where is UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort?

UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort is listed for Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas United States.

What is the main event for UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort?

The main event listed for UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort is Randy Couture vs Vitor Belfort.

How many fights are on UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort?

Combat Edge currently tracks 8 fights for UFC 49: Randy Couture VS Vitor Belfort.

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