Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Jackson Riptide defeated Randy Couture by technical knockout (TKO) in round 8.Match Saturday, March 8, 2025In 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 Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Riptide covers up.
Couture clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Couture throws a flurry of punches to the eye, 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 hits with a flurry of blows to the jaw.
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-Couture lashes out with a volley of shots to the chin, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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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 charges with a barrage of right shots to the head, but goes wide.
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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 4 of 9 punches, and Randy Couture landed 10 of 25 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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+Couture throws a barrage of solid blows to the solar plexus!
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-Couture lunges with a barrage of shots to the stomach, but misses completely.
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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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture launches a barrage of blows to the chest, but comes up empty.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Jackson Riptide landed 4 of 7 punches, and Randy Couture landed 9 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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-Couture throws a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, 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 fires a flurry of nasty shots to the chest.
-Couture throws a volley of left shots to the ribs, but only hits air.
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-Couture probes with a pair of punches to the chest, but to no avail.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Couture attacks with a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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 4 of 8 punches, and Randy Couture landed 6 of 27 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 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 series of right blows to the solar plexus, but Riptide escapes.
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-Couture paws a flurry of shots to the ribs, but Riptide leaps aside.
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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 tries to land a left to the stomach, but Riptide ties him up.
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+Couture wakes up the fans with a series of furious blows to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Jackson Riptide landed 4 of 9 punches, and Randy Couture landed 5 of 24 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)
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-Couture attempts a flurry of right blows to the ribs, but Riptide stays away from it.
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-Couture throws a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Riptide hammers Couture with a series of punches to the chest.
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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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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Couture charges with a series of blows to the ribs, but Riptide steps aside and laughs.
Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Couture shakes Riptide with a flurry of blows to the ribs!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Jackson Riptide landed 5 of 8 punches, and Randy Couture landed 5 of 25 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 attacks with a right hook to the ribs, 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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+Riptide suprises Couture with a series of wild punches to the nose.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture attempts a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but falls short.
-Couture charges with a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Riptide ducks just in time.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Jackson Riptide landed 5 of 9 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)
-Couture launches a pair of right punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Riptide scores with a stiff right to the nose. Couture gets mad!
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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 charges with a cross to the ribs, but misses.
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Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture paws a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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-Couture attacks with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Jackson Riptide landed 5 of 8 punches, and Randy Couture landed 3 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)
-Couture fires a right cross to the face, but Riptide ducks.
Riptide tries to attack, but Couture hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Couture probes with a barrage of left shots to the head, but he's too slow.
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+Riptide jolts Couture with a pair of blows to the face. Riptide is hammering relentlessly! Couture's manager throws in the towel! 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
Oscar De La Hoya 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!
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