UFC 91: Brock Lesnar KOs Randy Couture, Wins UFC Heavyweight Championship

Posted Nov 15, 2008 11:59PM By Michael David Smith (RSS feed)

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The legendary UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture lost in his comeback to Brock Lesnar in the main event at UFC 91 tonight in Las Vegas, as the younger, stronger man delivered a series of brutal punches and won a second-round TKO.

In the first round, they had a rough, tough wrestling match in which Lesnar spent more time in the dominant position, but neither man did a lot of damage. But in the second, Lesnar landed a brutal punch that knocked Couture down, pounced on him and continued bashing him until the referee had no choice but to step in.

It was the 45-year-old Couture's first fight in 15 months, and he looked rusty, while the 31-year-old Lesnar looked just as big and strong as ever. Lesnar also looked more patient than he had in his previous fights -- he picked and chose his spots and didn't rush into anything.

Couture will always be one of the all-time greats in MMA, but today was probably the last day he'll ever be the owner of a UFC title belt. Couture's record falls to 16-9; Lesnar's record improves to 3-1.

Up next for Lesnar will be the winner of the Frank Mir-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fight at UFC 92. Lesnar's battle with Mir or Nogueira will unify the UFC heavyweight title, and will be one of the biggest fights of 2009.

For post-fight interviews and coverage, head to UFC.com

Ex-WWE Champ Wins UFC Title

Brock Lesnar reacts after beating Randy Couture for the the UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar pummels Randy Couture in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar trades blows with Randy Couture in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar punches Randy Couture in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar tussles with Randy Couture in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar knees Randy Couture in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Randy Couture punches Brock Lesnar in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Brock Lesnar trades punches with Randy Couture in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Randy Couture connects with a punch on Brock Lesnar in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Randy Couture connects with a punch on Brock Lesnar in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at UFC 91 on November 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)

11-16-2008 @ 12:11AM

mmAmaznig said...

It's the Shamrock curse, you hit 40 and you get your ass kicked.

11-16-2008 @ 11:57AM

mmaowns said...

no its just an old man fighting someone a hell of alot stronger than him.

11-16-2008 @ 12:12AM

to big said...

Oh well, Lesner is just to big.......................But how would he do against Fedor?

11-16-2008 @ 12:40AM

motionwannabe said...

FEDOR WOULD DESTROY LESNAR. I HATE THE WWE AND I HATE THE UFC. TWO ENTITIES THAT WENT AND KILLED OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT WERE BETTER (i.e Pride and wcw) CAUSE THE OTHERS WERE BETTER AND NOW THEY PULL THIS SHIT!!!! RANDY VACATED HIS BELT. NOGUIERA WON THAT AS INTERIM CHAMP HE SHOULD HAVE FOUGHT RANDY TONIGHT NOT LESNAR. I WAS AT COUTURE VS SILVIA AND RANDY DESTROYED TIM SUDDENLY BROCK WHO IS 2-1 BEATS RANDY? NO WAY HE LOST SO HE CAN GET OUT OF HIS CONTRACT AND LEAVE THE UFC HE TOOK A FALL. BUT LESNAR ISNT A PROBLEM FOR FEDOR NO WAY NO HOW

rick said...

great job BROCK!!!!!

11-16-2008 @ 12:13AM

Wade said...

Congratulations to Brock Lesnar. However, this won't help MMA in the mainstream media. Instead of showing Lesnar in MMA and talking about his accomplishments, they are going to show WWF and him body slamming guys.

11-16-2008 @ 12:19AM

Jason said...

That may be true, people who have no clue will look at that and give uneducated negative feedback.

11-16-2008 @ 12:15AM

seth said...

im pissed
shamrock curse or not i wanted to prove that randy could beat the shit outa brock..
either way he is my hero

11-16-2008 @ 12:16AM

ironfist said...

I guess size does matter.Time to add juice to my training regimin

11-16-2008 @ 3:02AM

billy said...

ARE YOU THE ONLY OTHER BLOKE WHO SEES IT??!!!

BROCK LESNER IS SO @#$%&*@ JUICED ON STEROIDS ITS A BLOODY JOKE!!!HE WOULD FAIL A DRUG TEST 100 TIMES OVER.
I LIKE LESNER.HES VERY TOUGH STRONG AND SKILLED YES...AND VERY VERY VERY JUICED!!!
RANDY IS CALLED THE NATURAL.BROCK IS FAR TOO BIG TO FIGHT RANDY.THEY NEED TO DIVIDE THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION UP.DANA WHITE IS A MINDLESS GIT.HE COULD CARE LESS IF THEY PUT A GORILLA IN THE OCTAGON.
I HATE THAT WANKER.

11-21-2008 @ 1:52PM

Bilb1234 said...

Yes, size does matter. The old saying "A good big man will beat a good little man" applies here. I have been a martial artist for over 35 years and I think that all things being equal, except size and weight which also mean more strength, the bigger man will come out on top. Though I do not care for the professional wrestling of today, I do admire their athletic ability and obvious toughness and strength. I have aften said that they could be cross trained to be very competitive in the MMA. The big problem, and I am not an authority on this, it appears that most of these wrestlers are on steroids. If this is true, of course they should not be a part of the MMA.

11-16-2008 @ 12:17AM

Galen said...

UFC just lost a fan. There are much more imminently qualified and dedicated athletes out there than Brock Lesnar. To give him a title shot after just two fights is disrespectful to the fighters that have dedicated the time and paid their dues and shows that Dana White et al value a quick buck over the integrity of the sport.

11-16-2008 @ 12:26AM

Dale Mills said...

I agree. Lesner will be defeated soon, hel be maybe a 5 win wonder. he does not have the heart needed to be a champion. win or lose I still like randy

11-16-2008 @ 12:23AM

mma said...

He won. You can't justify you arguement. UFC is a business, like it or not too. If you owned it, you would do the same. If you would not, you would be out of business.

11-16-2008 @ 1:51PM

David said...

do you realize that randys first title shot was also 4 fights into his career...get over it people...with brocks impressive performance against heath herring the ufc saw that it would be a big money maker and great publicity and NO ONE else could take brocks place...Mir was dominated and was lucky enough to catch his foot...brock deserved that shot...whether you want to admit it or not

J said...

Well put.

11-16-2008 @ 1:26PM

Edcaveira said...

I agree with you 100%!
Brock had only one win inside the UFC, and to give him a chance at the title is a total disrespect to any mixed martial artist.
I hope Mir loses to Nogueira, I like Mir, but i don't think he can pull another win againt that albino gorilla...my only hope is with Nogueira...because he is used to get beat up and come back with a win!

11-16-2008 @ 1:35PM

11-16-2008 @ 12:18AM

HAIL Lesnar!! He could have been 25, either way he did stand a chance. Neither will Mir next time they fight.