Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida

UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields

Apr 30, 2011Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Randy Couture

Record: 19-11-0

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Lyoto Machida

Record: 24-8-0

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Randy Couture

Lyoto Machida

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Randy Couture

Lyoto Machida

Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida

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UFC Record Breakdown

Randy Couture

KO/TKO (28%)

Sub (19%)

Decision (28%)

Losses (25%)

Lyoto Machida

KO/TKO (33%)

Sub (5%)

Decision (38%)

Losses (25%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy57%

Grappling Efficiency60%

Takedown Defense58%

Cardio & Endurance77%

Fight IQ85%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy53%

Grappling Efficiency70%

Takedown Defense75%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ90%

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Randy Couture

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From opening bell, Randy Couture can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 2.9 significant strikes per minute while Lyoto Machida looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Southpaw stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Randy Couture

Randy Couture finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (28%)

Sub (19%)

Decision (28%)

Losses (25%)

Randy Couture breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy57%

Grappling Efficiency60%

Takedown Defense58%

Cardio & Endurance77%

Fight IQ85%

Randy Couture's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Lyoto Machida must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Lyoto Machida owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (65%) but must solve the 58% sprawl from Randy Couture.

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Lyoto Machida

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (33%)

Sub (5%)

Decision (38%)

Losses (25%)

Lyoto Machida breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy53%

Grappling Efficiency70%

Takedown Defense75%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ90%

Lyoto Machida's recent form

Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

6'1" (185 cm)

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6'1" (185 cm)

Weight

205 lbs (93 kg)

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185 lbs (84 kg)

Reach

75" (191 cm)

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74" (188 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

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Southpaw

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.3 significant strikes/min

Randy Couture averages 2.9 significant strikes per minute while Lyoto Machida sits at 2.6.

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