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In which UFC event did Randy Couture first become a champion?

  • UFC 13

  • UFC 16

  • UFC 19

  • UFC 22

Answer

UFC 13 marked Randy Couture's first championship victory. Held on May 30, 1997, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Georgia, the event featured a tournament-style format. Couture defeated Steve Nelmark, Vitor Belfort, and Kevin Randleman in succession to claim the UFC Heavyweight Championship. This triumph established Couture as a formidable force in the sport and launched his illustrious career as a multiple-time champion.
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