Randy Couture: podcast appearances and interviews

Randy Duane Couture, born on June 22, 1963, is an American mixed martial arts commentator, actor, and former professional mixed martial artist. He has also served as a United States Army sergeant and competed as a collegiate and Greco-Roman wrestler. During his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Couture became a six-time UFC champion by winning three heavyweight titles and two light heavyweight titles, including an interim championship. He holds the distinction of being the first fighter in history to win UFC championships in two different divisions. Couture competed in 15 title fights and is tied for the most wins in UFC Heavyweight Championship bouts with six. He established a record for the most title reigns in UFC history, with six. Notably, Couture is one of the few MMA fighters over the age of 40 to win a UFC championship, doing so four times, and is the only one to regain a title after losing it three times. He has participated in 24 UFC fights, with his last bout against Lyoto Machida. Couture was an Olympic wrestling alternate and has lived in Corvallis, Oregon for much of his career, where he worked as an assistant wrestling coach and strength and conditioning coach at Oregon State University. He co-founded Team Quest, a training camp for fighters, and later moved to Las Vegas to open his chain of gyms called Xtreme Couture. He also partnered with Bas Rutten to open Legends Gym in Hollywood, California. Known for his clinch and ground-and-pound fighting style, Couture utilizes his wrestling skills to execute takedowns and strike from advantageous positions. His diverse skill set includes boxing and catch wrestling.