Head-to-head
Vitor Belfort vs. Randy Couture
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'0" · 74" · Southpaw
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.
15-10-0 (1 NC)
Record (pro · UFC)
16-8-0
10
Wins vs .500+ opponents
13
1.99
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.84
3.47
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
1.45
47.3%
Striking accuracy
59.2%
46.4%
Striking defense
59.1%
0.62
Takedowns / 15 min
2.85
75.0%
Takedown accuracy
50.0%
65.0%
Takedown defense
59.4%
0.83
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.6
6.2%
Control time
51.0%
93.3%
Finish rate
68.8%
5:33
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)
■ Vitor Belfort ■ Randy Couture
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 1997-10-17 — L for Vitor Belfort · KO/TKO R1
They fought: 2004-01-31 — W for Vitor Belfort · TKO - Doctor's Stoppage R1
They fought: 2004-08-21 — L for Vitor Belfort · TKO - Doctor's Stoppage R3
| Common opponent | Belfort | Couture |
|---|---|---|
| Lyoto Machida | L 2018 | L 2011 |
| Tito Ortiz | L 2005 | W 2003 |
| Chuck Liddell | L 2002 | L 2006 |