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Randy Couture Ryushi Yanagisawa
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Randy Couture
19-11

RD2 5:00

Decision

Majority

Ryushi Yanagisawa
24-25-9

Fight: Couture vs. Yanagisawa

JapanRings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 1)
9OCTMON'0012:00 AM
championship• 2 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Natural

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Forms

WWWLL
LLDLD

Nationality

USAUSA

JapanJapan

Age

(1963-06-22) 63

54(1972-06-22)

Weight

(93 kg) 205 lbs

205 lbs (93 kg)

Height

(186 cm) 6′1″

6′3″ (191 cm)

Reach

(191 cm) 6′3″

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Gym

Xtreme Couture

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

19

7 KO/TKO - 23%
4 submission - 13%
8 decision - 27%

24

8% - 4 KO/TKO
31% - 15 submission
10% - 5 decision

Losses

11

6 KO/TKO - 20%
4 submission - 13%
1 decision - 3%

25

12% - 6 KO/TKO
10% - 5 submission
27% - 13 decision

Past Opponents

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Lyoto Machida
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James Toney
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UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2
29 Aug2010Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD13:19
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Mark Coleman
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UFC 109: Relentless
06 Feb2010Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD21:09
USA
Brandon Vera
(11-3)
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UFC 105: Couture vs Vera
14 Nov2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
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UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira
29 Aug2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Brock Lesnar
(2-1)
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UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar
15 Nov2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:07
Brazil
Gabriel Gonzaga
(8-1)
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UFC 74: Respect
25 Aug2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD31:37
USA
Tim Sylvia
(23-2)
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UFC 68: Uprising
03 Mar2007Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Chuck Liddell
(17-3)
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UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3
04 Feb2006KO/TKO(Punch) RD21:28
USA
Mike Van Arsdale
(8-1)
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UFC 54: Boiling Point
20 Aug2005Sub(Anaconda Choke) RD30:52
USA
Chuck Liddell
(15-3)
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UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2
16 Apr2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:06
Brazil
Vitor Belfort
(12-3)
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UFC 49: Unfinished Business
21 Aug2004KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD35:00
Brazil
Vitor Belfort
(11-3)
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UFC 46: Supernatural
31 Jan2004KO/TKO(Cut) RD10:49
USA
Tito Ortiz
(10-2)
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UFC 44: Undisputed
26 Sep2003Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Chuck Liddell
(12-1)
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UFC 43: Meltdown
06 Jun2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD32:39
USA
Ricco Rodriguez
(13-1)
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UFC 39: The Warriors Return
27 Sep2002Sub(Elbow) RD53:04
USA
Josh Barnett
(12-1)
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UFC 36: Worlds Collide
22 Mar2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:35
Brazil
Pedro Rizzo
(11-2)
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UFC 34: High Voltage
02 Nov2001KO/TKO(Strikes) RD31:38
Brazil
Pedro Rizzo
(11-1)
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UFC 31: Locked and Loaded
04 May2001Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Netherlands
Valentijn Overeem
(18-11)
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24 Feb2001Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:56
Japan
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
(34-22-2)
i
Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 3)
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USA
Kevin Randleman
(9-3)
i
UFC 28: High Stakes
17 Nov2000KO/TKO(Strikes) RD34:13
Japan
Ryushi Yanagisawa
(22-18-9)
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Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 1)
09 Oct2000Decision(Majority) RD25:00
USA
Jeremy Horn
(45-8-4)
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Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 1)
09 Oct2000Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Russia
Mikhail Iliyukhin
(22-13)
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Rings Japan: Rise 1
20 Mar1999Sub(Kimura) RD17:43
USA
Enson Inoue
(8-3)
i
25 Oct1998
Sub(Armbar) RD11:39
USA
Maurice Smith
(7-10)
i
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan
21 Dec1997Decision(Majority)
Brazil
Vitor Belfort
(4-0)
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UFC 15: Collision Course
17 Oct1997KO/TKO(Punches) RD18:16
USA
Steven Graham
(1-0)
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UFC 13: Ultimate Force
30 May1997KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:13
Finland
Tony Halme
(3-6)
i
UFC 13: Ultimate Force
30 May1997Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:56

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Frequently Asked Questions About Couture vs. Yanagisawa

  • Which event are Ryushi Yanagisawa and Randy Couture fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 1).

  • How many rounds is the Ryushi Yanagisawa vs. Randy Couture?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 2-round RINGS fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Ryushi Yanagisawa vs. Randy Couture?

    The fight is organized by the Fighting Network RINGS (RINGS).

  • When is the Ryushi Yanagisawa vs. Randy Couture fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on October 9, 2000