Result
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraDecision (Unanimous)
MethodDecision (Unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMario Yamasaki
Elo swing+7Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira (1856 → 1863)-10Randy Couture (1717 → 1707)
DateAug 29, 2009
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueRose Garden Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Minotauro | 34-10-1Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
L
The Natural | 19-11-0Randy Couture
Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture
Method :Decision (Unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Mario Yamasaki
Details :Pending
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Elo1779Great
3Y trend1834 → 1779
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (Unanimous)
Randy Couture
Elo1720Good
3Y trend1717 → 1720
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira won this fight by Decision (Unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira and Randy Couture across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraRandy Couture
Elo edge
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira1779-15 last move
Randy Couture1720-20 last move
Why they are ranked here
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraNot on the active ladder · 1779 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tim Sylvia (rated 1800 at the time): +12.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Cain Velasquez (rated 1629 at the time): -24.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -70 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1689, not 1779: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Randy CoutureNot on the active ladder · 1720 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Mike Van Arsdale (rated 1633 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Lyoto Machida (rated 1630 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +2 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1630, not 1720: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiravsRandy Couture
Total strikes
133vs65
Sig. strikes
27vs42
Sub. attempts
3vs0
Knockdowns
2vs0
Rev.
2vs1
Finishing profile
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueirasubmission leads 62% of wins
Randy Couturedecision leads 42% of wins
Common opponents
Mark ColemanAntônio Rodrigo Nogueira: win · Submission (Triangle Armbar) · Sep 24, 2001Randy Couture: win · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Feb 6, 2010
Tim SylviaAntônio Rodrigo Nogueira: win · Submission (Guillotine Choke) · Feb 2, 2008Randy Couture: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Mar 3, 2007
Ricco RodriguezAntônio Rodrigo Nogueira: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Aug 10, 2003Randy Couture: loss · TKO (Submission to Elbow) · Sep 27, 2002
Round stats
Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC 102 : COUTURE VS NOGUEIRA. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Randy Couture by Decision (Unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture quick answers
Who won Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture?
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira won Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture by Decision (Unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture on?
Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture is listed on UFC 102 : COUTURE VS NOGUEIRA.
What are the records for Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture?
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira enters with a 34-10-1 record and Randy Couture enters with a 19-11-0 record.
What division is Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture?
Minotauro Nogueira vs Randy Couture is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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