Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Couture and Machida met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC 129 on Saturday, April 30. Couture is 19-11 overall and 3-2 in the UFC. Machida is 26-12 and 4-2. Couture has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Machida has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Machida fights southpaw against the orthodox Couture. Machida won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:05.
| Stat | Couture | Machida |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'1" |
| Reach | 75" | 74" |
| Age | — | 32 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 3-2 | 4-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.0 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.1 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 53% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.3 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 25% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.9 | — |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 40% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:31 | 12:05 |
