Randy Couture
UFC record coming in: 7-2
Chuck Liddell
UFC record coming in: 8-1
Official results
UFC 43 Results
Meltdown
June 6, 2003Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Randy Couture def. Chuck Liddell
KO/TKOR3 · 2:39Title fight
- Bouts
- 8
- Finishes
- 5 (4 KO/TKO · 1 SUB)
- Decisions
- 1
- Draws / no contests
- 2
UFC 43 full results
UFC 43 took place on June 6, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. In the main event, Randy Couture defeated Chuck Liddell by KO/TKO at 2:39 of round 3. 5 of the 8 bouts on the card ended inside the distance.
Main event
Interim Light Heavyweight· Title
KO/TKOR3 · 2:39
Punches to Head On Ground
Referee: John McCarthyFull fight stats- Referee: Larry LandlessFull fight stats
- Referee: John McCarthyFull fight stats
- Referee: Larry LandlessFull fight stats
- Referee: Nelson HamiltonFull fight stats
- Referee: Nelson HamiltonFull fight stats
- Referee: John McCarthyFull fight stats
- Referee: Larry LandlessFull fight stats
Leaders of the night
Most significant strikes
46
Randy CoutureMost takedowns
4
Randy CoutureMost knockdowns
1
Vitor BelfortMost control time
6:59
Yves EdwardsFastest finish
1:07
Vitor Belfort
UFC Las Vegas: events, venues and what's next
Las Vegas has hosted 5 UFC events, from September 2001 through November 2002.
Where is UFC 43 taking place?
UFC 43: Meltdown takes place in Las Vegas, United States on Fri, Jun 6, 2003.
Has the UFC been to Las Vegas before?
Las Vegas has hosted 5 UFC events, from September 2001 through November 2002.
When is the next UFC event in Las Vegas?
The next card there is UFC Fight Night on Oct 31, 2026.
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