| UFC Heavyweight Title History |
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07-14-1995-Ken Shamrock-Defeated Dan Severn in Tourney Final. 05-17-1996-Dan Severn 02-07-1997-Mark Coleman 07-27-1997-Maurice Smith 12-21-1997-Randy Couture-Stripped of title because he signed with RINGS. 05-07-1999-Bas Rutten-Defeated Kevin Randleman to win the vacant title, later vacates title. 11-14-1999-Kevin Randleman-Defeated Pete Williams to win the vacant title. 11-17-2000-Randy Couture (2) 03-22-2002-Josh Barnett-Later stripped of title for using steroids. 09-27-2002-Ricco Rodriguez-Defeated Randy Couture to win the vacant title. 02-28-2003-Tim Sylvia In October 2003, Tim Sylvia tests positive for steriods after UFC 44 PPV. He vacates the title himself. 06-19-2004-Frank Mir-Defeated Tim Sylvia to win the vacant title. 02-05-2005-Andrei Arlovski defeats Tim Sylvia to become interim champion, Frank Mir out with injury due to motorcycle accident. |