Randy Couture is a former U.S. Army sergeant, former mixed martial artist, former folkstyle, and Greco-Roman wrestler, whose face has appeared in many notable films.
The icon was a household name during his UFC heydays. Randy won three UFC Heavyweight and two Light heavyweight Championships.
Additionally, he was the interim UFC Light heavyweight Champion. Moreover, Couture managed to emerge as a winner in the UFC Heavyweight Tournament.
Furthermore, Randy began the famous thread (entailing seven people), holding two UFC championship titles in two different divisions simultaneously.
Learn amazing facts about Randy Couture in this review.
Net Worth: $17 Million.
Randy Couture is one of the highest-earning MMA fighters across the globe. He is ranked at number 10 in the ‘Wealthy Gorilla’ publication, which featured the world’s top twenty richest MMA fighters this year.
Other than his career as a fighter, Randy has carved a successful path in acting. He has featured in highly grossing movies such as the franchise of ‘The Expendables.’
The latest installment, ‘The Expendables 3’, garnered a total of $214.6 million upon release.
According to sources, this franchise is the most profitable acting gig that Couture has ever been involved in. Randy Couture’s net worth is $17 million.
First Wife Sharon Couture.
Randy Couture tied the knot with Sharon Couture in 1981. The marriage, however, lasted for only two years. The two got a divorce in 1983.
The details of this relationship have not been made public as Randy is relatively a secretive person.
He Later Married his second wife Tricia Couture and Divorce in 2005.
From his marriage with Tricia, Randy was blessed with three children; Ryan, Caden, and Aimee Couture.
They could be often spotted at snazzy events, smiling in mirth and posing intimately in front of the camera. The marriage, however, collapsed fifteen years ago.
His Current Girlfriend and Relationship.
Randy Couture was also married to another woman by the name Kim Couture (nee Borrego). In May 2009, they filed for a divorce.
Kim is a mixed martial artist who was associated with a scandalous affair of physically abusing her assistant, who reportedly lived with her.
When the police arrived on the scene, Kim’s assistant looked visibly abused as she had pronounced abrasion marks on her neck. According to the assistant, Kim attacked and choked her.
She was arrested and charged with domestic violence. After posting bail, however, Kim got released. Despite being divorced, Couture and Kim continued training together to finesse Kim’s art.
Currently, Randy Couture is dating his long-term girlfriend, Mindy Robinson. Mindy is a model, TV personality, and actress who has been spotted alongside Randy in public sightings and on-screen.
The two have a reputation for working well together. Robinson has had a successful career as an actress, having appeared in a colossal of films over the years.
Her versatility in the industry enables her to take on different roles in diverse genres.
She has appeared in films such as ‘Bad Teacher,’ ‘Bounty Killer,’ and ‘Captain Battle: Legacy War.’
In September this year, the couple was involved in a Quad accident that forced Randy to undergo orthopedic surgery. They are both back in good health, ready to quake the film industry now more than ever.
Age and D.O.B.
Randy Duane Couture was born on 22nd June 1963 in Everett, Washington, U.S., to Sharon Amelia and Edward Lewis Couture.
Last year the stellar fighter turned 57 years old. People who are born in June are of the Zodiac sign Gemini.
They have this uncanny ability to juggle a variety of interests and even careers.
Considering Randy was a collegiate and Greco-Roman wrestler, a former U.S. Army sergeant, a retired mixed martial artist, and is currently an actor, he fits his Zodiac sign to the tee.
His Early Life and Career.
Randy Duane Couture was born in Everett, Washington, USA. His fiery passion in fighting as a sport began at a relatively young age.
While in high school, Randy won a State Championship during his senior year in Lynnwood’s wrestling team.
Military Career.
After high school, Randy Couture joined the U.S. Army from the years 1982 to 1988. During his time as a veteran, Randy scaled the ranks and became a Sergeant.
While in the army, he applied for U.S. Army Freestyle Wrestling tryouts. Couture wound up qualifying for the Greco-Roman tryouts instead when his papers got mixed up in the system.
Despite having zero experience in this field, Randy was recruited as a team member. He thrived in wrestling.
By the time he was honorably discharged from the army, Randy had become the Olympic team alternate for three consecutive years (1988, 1992, and 1996) and a semifinalist at the 2000 Olympic Trials.
Additionally, Couture was a three-time NCAA Division I in the All-American tournament.
Moreover, he managed to be the two-time runner-up of the NCAA Division I in 1991 and 1992. In this latter year, Randy came in second after Mark Kerr in Division I.
UFC Career.
Randy made his professional debut in professional mixed martial arts debut at the UFC 13 event in May 1997.
For his first match, he faced three other men for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Couture won this tournament despite his opponent’s overwhelming weight.
In October the same year, Randy fought Vitor Belfort, the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament Champion, notorious for his lethal punches. The match was a back-and-forth delight, with the crowd screaming in anticipation.
Randy Couture won this fight, much to people’s disbelief. This victory earned him worldwide recognition. This match is termed as one of the biggest upsets in MMA.
From there, Randy was on a roll, defending his title against some of the biggest names in MMA.
Additionally, he took part in the ‘RINGS King of Kings Tournament 2000, flattening all comers, including his fellow veterans.
Couture continued to excel at MMA and racked up an admirable record. Out of 30 matches, he won 19 of them. The highlight of his career came with an induction into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Furthermore, Randy is the oldest fighter to be a champion in UFC history. He set a winning record at 47.
Randy retired in 2011. His focus shifted to training other aspiring fighters. He coached the Bellator MMA and was also the sports commentator for the ‘Professional Fighters League.’
As an acknowledgment of his devotion in mixed martial arts and wrestling, Couture was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.
Film and Television.
Additionally, he has also appeared in notable films such as ‘The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior’, ‘Ambushed,’ and ‘The King of Queens.’ Interestingly, Randy starred alongside the likes of 50 Cent and Bruce Willis.
In the popularly watched film on Netflix, ‘The Hard Way,’ he starred alongside Luke Goss and Michael Jai White.
Couture additionally features in a video game called ‘Command and Conquer Red Alert 3’.
His Parents.
Randy Couture is the son of Sharon Amelia and Edward Lewis ‘Ed’ Couture.
Height, Weight, Measurements.
Randy Couture is 1.85m (6 ft 1) tall and weighs 93 kg (205lbs)
Randy Couture’s Wiki-Bio and Facts.
Full name | Randy Duane Couture |
Age | 57 |
Date of Birth | 22nd June 1963 |
Place of Birth | Everett, Washington, USA |
Profession | Former professional mixed martial artist, wrestler, and U.S army sergeant, actor, coach, and spokesperson. |
Net worth | $17 million |
Wife | Sharon Couture (divorced), Tricia Couture (divorced), Kim Couture (divorced), Mindy Robinson (current girlfriend) |
Kids | 3 |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | French-Canadian, German. Dutch and English |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Parents | Sharon Amelia, Edward Lewis ‘Ed’ Couture |