UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3
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UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on February 4, 2006. It was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, and broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States.
- Next Event: UFC 58: USA vs. Canada
- Previous Event: UFC Fight Night 3: Ultimate Fight Night 3
History
Headlining the card was an anticipated rubber match between top UFC stars and former coaches of The Ultimate Fighter Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture, widely touted and marketed as MMA's first major trilogy.
Results
| Weight Class | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Heavyweight | Keith Jardine | Mike Whitehead | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Heavyweight | Jeff Monson | Branden Lee Hinkle | Technical Submission (North South Choke) | 1 | 4:35 | |
| Heavyweight | Paul Buentello | Gilbert Aldana | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:27 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Alessio Sakara | Elvis Sinosic | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Joe Riggs | Nick Diaz | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Renato Sobral | Mike Van Arsdale | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 2:21 | |
| Heavyweight | Marcio Cruz | Frank Mir | TKO (Punches and Elbows) | 1 | 4:10 | |
| Heavyweight | Brandon Vera | Justin Eilers | TKO (Head Kick and Knee) | 1 | 1:25 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Chuck Liddell | Randy Couture | KO (Punch) | 2 | 1:28 | Lidell defended UFC Light Heavyweight Championship |
