Result
Randy CoutureDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
Elo swing+11Randy Couture (1707 → 1719)
DateNov 14, 2009
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMEN Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Natural | 19-11-0Randy Couture
L
The Truth | 16-10-0Brandon Vera
Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Randy Couture
Elo1720Good
3Y trend1717 → 1720
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Brandon Vera
Elo1617Solid
3Y trend1644 → 1617
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Randy Couture won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Randy Couture 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 Randy Couture and Brandon Vera 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.
Randy CoutureBrandon Vera
Elo edge
Randy Couture1720-20 last move
Brandon Vera1617-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
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.
Brandon VeraNot on the active ladder · 1617 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Hideki Sekine (rated 1526 at the time): +12.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Aung La N Sang (rated 1563 at the time): -25.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -52 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1532, not 1617: 85 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
Randy CouturevsBrandon Vera
Total strikes
59vs44
Sig. strikes
39vs27
Knockdowns
0vs1
Takedowns
1vs1
Finishing profile
Randy Couturedecision leads 42% of wins
Brandon VeraKO/TKO leads 69% of wins
Common opponents
Tim SylviaRandy Couture: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Mar 3, 2007Brandon Vera: loss · Decision · Oct 20, 2007
Round stats
Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC 105 : COUTURE VS VERA. Randy Couture defeated Brandon Vera by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera quick answers
Who won Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera?
Randy Couture won Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera on?
Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera is listed on UFC 105 : COUTURE VS VERA.
What are the records for Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera?
Randy Couture enters with a 19-11-0 record and Brandon Vera enters with a 16-10-0 record.
What division is Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera?
Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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