Randy Couture Biography

Fast Facts

• After winning the UFC heavyweight and light heavy weight championship titles, he became the first fighter to hold two titles in two different divisions
• Was the first man in UFC history to win the heavyweight title three times
• Was the fourth fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame
• Has three children, sons Ryan and Caden, and daughter Aimee
• Worked at Oregon State University as an assistant wrestling coach
• With the help of fellow mixed martial artists Matt Lindland and Dan Henderson, he founded a training camp for fighters called Team Quest
• His recurring role on "The Unit" was specifically created for him
• Is featured in numerous public service announcements, including one against crystal meth
• Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U․S․ Army and served for six years, attaining the rank of Sergeant in the 101st Airborne
• Has published several books, including "Wrestling for Fighting: The Natural Way․"