Result
Randy CoutureDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
DateMay 4, 2001
DivisionHeavyweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueTrump Taj Mahal
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Natural | 19-11-0Randy Couture
L
The Rock | 20-11-0Pedro Rizzo
Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo
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
Pedro Rizzo
Elo1673Good
3Y trend1667 → 1673
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 Pedro Rizzo 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 CouturePedro Rizzo
Elo edge
Randy Couture1720-20 last move
Pedro Rizzo1673+6 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.
Pedro RizzoNot on the active ladder · 1673 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jeff Monson (rated 1721 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Josh Barnett (rated 1719 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +10 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1583, not 1673: 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
Randy CouturevsPedro Rizzo
Total strikes
147vs76
Sig. strikes
69vs42
Takedowns
3vs0
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Randy Couturedecision leads 42% of wins
Pedro RizzoKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Common opponents
Tim SylviaRandy Couture: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Mar 3, 2007Pedro Rizzo: cancelled · Nov 5, 2011
Josh BarnettRandy Couture: loss · TKO (Punches) · Mar 22, 2002Pedro Rizzo: loss · Punch · Jul 19, 2008
Ricco RodriguezRandy Couture: loss · TKO (Submission to Elbow) · Sep 27, 2002Pedro Rizzo: win · Decision · Nov 21, 2003
Round stats
Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo is a completed Heavyweight Title fight from UFC 31 : Randy Couture VS Pedro Rizzo. Randy Couture defeated Pedro Rizzo 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 Pedro Rizzo quick answers
Who won Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo?
Randy Couture won Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo on?
Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo is listed on UFC 31 : Randy Couture VS Pedro Rizzo.
What are the records for Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo?
Randy Couture enters with a 19-11-0 record and Pedro Rizzo enters with a 20-11-0 record.
What division is Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo?
Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo is listed as a Heavyweight Title fight.
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