During his tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) , Couture became a three - time UFC Heavyweight Champion , two - time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion , an Interim UFC Light Heavyweight Champion .
Was the UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament Winner .
During his tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) , Couture became a three - time UFC Heavyweight Champion , two - time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion , an Interim UFC Light Heavyweight Champion , and was the UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament Winner .