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UFC 43: Meltdown

June 5, 2003PAST
Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

The event was headlined by Randy Couture vs Chuck Liddell for the interim Light Heavyweight Championship, beginning a rivalry that would shape the division for years. Couture’s victory made him the first fighter in UFC history to hold…

Fight Rating

Randy Couture
vs.
Chuck Liddell
—/10
(0 ratings)
Kimo Leopoldo
vs.
David Abbott
—/10
(0 ratings)
Vitor Belfort
vs.
Marvin Eastman
—/10
(0 ratings)
Vernon White
vs.
Ian Freeman
—/10
(0 ratings)
Frank Mir
vs.
Wes Sims
—/10
(0 ratings)
Pedro Rizzo
vs.
Tra Telligman
—/10
(0 ratings)
Falaniko Vitale
vs.
Matt Lindland
—/10
(0 ratings)
Yves Edwards
vs.
Eddie Ruiz
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

4KOs
1SUBs
1DECs
63%
Finish Rate (5 of 8 fights)
9:23
Avg Fight Time
Vitor Belfort
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
1:07
9,800Sold Out
Attendance
$645,140Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Event Totals

249
Significant Strikes
38:27
Control Time
12
Takedowns
3
Knockdowns
1:15:00
Fight Time
10
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Light Heavyweight Title Fight
Randy Couture205.0
vs
Chuck Liddell205.0
Heavyweight
Kimo Leopoldo248.0
vs
David Abbott251.0
Light Heavyweight
Vitor Belfort203.0
vs
Marvin Eastman203.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Eddie Bravo
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

John McCarthy
3 fights
LL
Larry Landless
3 fights
NH
Nelson Hamilton
2 fights

Canceled Fights

1 fight canceled on this card.
Ken ShamrockCANCELEDIan FreemanReason: Shamrock Torn ACL