Public Fight Report

(Cruiserweight) Jackson Riptide defeated Randy Couture by technical knockout (TKO) in round 8.

Match Saturday, December 7, 2024

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 199 pounds (90 kilograms) is Jackson Riptide!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 200 pounds (91 kilograms) is Randy Couture!!

The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.

ROUND 1

Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture throws a volley of left blows to the chin, but to no avail.
Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Couture connects with a barrage of furious shots to the temple!!
-Couture fires a flurry of blows to the nose, but flails uselessly.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture attempts a barrage of blows to the chin, but loses his balance.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Jackson Riptide landed 4 of 8 punches, and Randy Couture landed 9 of 22 punches.

Randy Couture won the round 10-9

Randy Couture is winning the fight 10-9

Riptide doesn't want to stop fighting!

Couture doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 2

Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture probes with a series of right punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Couture tries a series of right punches to the chest, but misses.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Couture attacks with a flurry of strong shots to the solar plexus.
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-Couture paws a series of shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Jackson Riptide landed 4 of 8 punches, and Randy Couture landed 8 of 24 punches.

Randy Couture won the round 10-9

Randy Couture is winning the fight 20-18

Riptide doesn't want to stop fighting!

Couture grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

ROUND 3

Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Couture drills Riptide with a series of shots to the stomach.
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-Couture charges with a series of left blows to the stomach, but Riptide covers himself well.
Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture fires a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture throws a series of right blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
-Couture launches a series of right shots to the ribs, but Riptide beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Jackson Riptide landed 4 of 8 punches, and Randy Couture landed 7 of 25 punches.

Randy Couture won the round 10-9

Randy Couture is winning the fight 30-27

Riptide doesn't even want to rest!

Couture is obviously tired.

ROUND 4

Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Riptide punches Couture with a series of shots to the chin.
-Couture tries to land a series of punches to the ribs, but Riptide covers himself well.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture attempts a right cross to the stomach, but goes wide.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture tries a left right to the stomach, but goes wide.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Jackson Riptide landed 5 of 9 punches, and Randy Couture landed 5 of 26 punches.

Randy Couture won the round 10-9

Randy Couture is winning the fight 40-36

Riptide doesn't even want to rest!

Couture is slowing down.

ROUND 5

Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture probes with a left right to the chest, but comes up empty.
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-Couture charges with a left uppercut to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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+Couture suprises Riptide with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
-Couture throws a pair of blows to the ribs, but Riptide leaps aside.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Couture attempts a left hook to the solar plexus, but Riptide narrowly avoids it
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The fighters circle.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Jackson Riptide landed 5 of 9 punches, and Randy Couture landed 5 of 23 punches.

Randy Couture won the round 10-9

Randy Couture is winning the fight 50-45

Riptide doesn't even want to rest!

Couture looks exhausted.

ROUND 6

Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture probes with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Riptide beats a hasty retreat.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture probes with a volley of right shots to the solar plexus, but Riptide narrowly avoids it
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture lashes out with a hook to the chest, but goes wide.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Jackson Riptide landed 5 of 7 punches, and Randy Couture landed 4 of 25 punches.

Randy Couture won the round 10-9

Randy Couture is winning the fight 60-54

Riptide doesn't even want to rest!

Couture collapses limply onto his stool.

ROUND 7

Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Riptide tosses a flurry of shots to the mouth. Couture covers up.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Couture attempts a barrage of left shots to the stomach, but misses.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture fires a series of punches to the chest, but he's too slow.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture throws a left roundhouse to the chest, but Riptide ties him up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Jackson Riptide landed 7 of 8 punches, and Randy Couture landed 4 of 25 punches.

Randy Couture won the round 10-9

Randy Couture is winning the fight 70-63

Riptide doesn't even want to rest!

Couture receives medical attention from his trainer.

ROUND 8

Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Riptide solidly lands a barrage of heavy shots to the stomach.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture paws a right uppercut to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
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-Couture attempts a right left to the jaw, but to no avail.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture throws a series of right shots to the temple, but Riptide covers himself well.
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+Riptide attacks with a series of mean shots to the jaw. Couture doesn't seem bothered. Riptide is raining blows! Couture's arms hang limply at his sides. The Referee stops the fight!
Jackson Riptide wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Riptide doesn't even want to rest!

Couture can't remember which corner is his.

Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 2: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 3: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 4: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 5: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 6: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 7: Randy Couture 10-9

Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 2: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 3: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 4: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 5: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 6: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 7: Randy Couture 10-9

Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 2: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 3: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 4: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 5: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 6: Randy Couture 10-9
Round 7: Randy Couture 10-9

Jackson Riptide wins by a technical knockout!