Head-to-head
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Randy Couture
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'3" · 77" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'1" · 75" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
5-6-0
Record (pro · UFC)
16-8-0
3
Wins vs .500+ opponents
13
2.83
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.84
3.86
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
1.45
40.8%
Striking accuracy
59.2%
56.1%
Striking defense
59.1%
1.29
Takedowns / 15 min
2.85
21.6%
Takedown accuracy
50.0%
37.5%
Takedown defense
59.4%
1.61
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.6
25.1%
Control time
51.0%
60.0%
Finish rate
68.8%
8:28
Avg fight time
11:24
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ■ Randy Couture
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2009-08-29 — W for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Nogueira | Couture |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Sylvia | W 2008 | W 2007 |