Ryan Couture
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Ryan Couture is an American
professional mixed martial artist
, currently signed to the Strikeforce
promotion. He is the son of UFC Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture
.
and attended Woodinville High School
. During his senior year, Couture placed third in the Washington State 4A wrestling
championship. Couture attended Western Washington University
from 2000 until 2004 and graduated with a degree in mathematics. Before he began pursuing an MMA career, Couture worked at a bank.
and trains at the Xtreme Couture gym.
When interviewed and asked about his fathers last performance, he said that he was proud of his dad either way.
Couture began fighting in 2009 and compiled a 5-1-1 record as an amateur.
He made his professional debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor
on August 13, 2010. He debuted in the Strikeforce
promotion's lightweight division, defeating Lucas Stark via triangle choke in the first round.
Couture was scheduled to fight Juan Zapata on November 19th, 2010, however he was forced to withdraw because of a staph infection.
Couture fought at Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy
against Lee Higgins and won the bout via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. The victory over Higgins upped Couture's professional record to 2-0, with both fights coming under the Strikeforce banner.
In his next fight, Couture faced Matt Ricehouse
at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
. He lost via unanimous
decision.
Couture rebounded from the first loss of his career when he defeated Maka Watson via majority decision at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
.
| Win
|align=center| 3-1
| Maka Watson
| Decision (majority)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
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| Loss
|align=center| 2-1
| Matt Ricehouse
| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Kent, Washington
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Lee Higgins
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Healy vs. Beerbohm
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 4:41
|Cedar Park, Texas
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Lucas Stark
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:15
|Phoenix, Arizona
, United States
|
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professional mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
, currently signed to the Strikeforce
Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
promotion. He is the son of UFC Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture
Randy Couture
Randy Duane Couture is a retired American mixed martial artist, Greco-Roman wrestler, actor, a three-time former heavyweight champion, two-time former light-heavyweight champion, former interim light heavyweight champion and UFC 13 tournament winner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
.
Biography
Couture grew up in Woodinville, WashingtonWoodinville, Washington
Woodinville is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,938 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. There is also a much larger population with Woodinville mailing addresses in adjacent unincorporated areas of King and Snohomish counties...
and attended Woodinville High School
Woodinville High School
Woodinville High School is a public secondary school located in Woodinville, Washington and is part of the Northshore School District.-Basic information:...
. During his senior year, Couture placed third in the Washington State 4A wrestling
Scholastic wrestling
Scholastic wrestling, sometimes known in the United States as Folkstyle wrestling, is a style of amateur wrestling practised at the high school and middle school levels in the United States. This wrestling style is essentially Collegiate wrestling with some slight modifications. It is currently...
championship. Couture attended Western Washington University
Western Washington University
Western Washington University is one of six state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Bellingham and offers bachelor's and master's degrees.-History:...
from 2000 until 2004 and graduated with a degree in mathematics. Before he began pursuing an MMA career, Couture worked at a bank.
Mixed martial arts career
Couture currently lives in Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
and trains at the Xtreme Couture gym.
When interviewed and asked about his fathers last performance, he said that he was proud of his dad either way.
Couture began fighting in 2009 and compiled a 5-1-1 record as an amateur.
He made his professional debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor
Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor
Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor was a mixed martial arts event held by the Strikeforce. The tenth Challengers episode took place on August 13, 2010, at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.-Background:...
on August 13, 2010. He debuted in the Strikeforce
Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
promotion's lightweight division, defeating Lucas Stark via triangle choke in the first round.
Couture was scheduled to fight Juan Zapata on November 19th, 2010, however he was forced to withdraw because of a staph infection.
Couture fought at Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy
Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy
Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy was a mixed martial arts event held by the Strikeforce. The fourteenth Challengers episode took place on February 18, 2011, at the Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas.-Televised card:...
against Lee Higgins and won the bout via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. The victory over Higgins upped Couture's professional record to 2-0, with both fights coming under the Strikeforce banner.
In his next fight, Couture faced Matt Ricehouse
Matt Ricehouse
Matt Ricehouse is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Strikeforce promotion.-Early career:Ricehouse began MMA as an amateur in 2007, amassing a record of 7 wins and 1 loss over the next three years....
at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The sixteenth Challengers episode took place on June 24, 2011 at ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington.-Background:...
. He lost via unanimous
decision.
Couture rebounded from the first loss of his career when he defeated Maka Watson via majority decision at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The nineteenth Challengers episode took place on September 23, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
.
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Win
|align=center| 3-1
| Maka Watson
| Decision (majority)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The nineteenth Challengers episode took place on September 23, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 2-1
| Matt Ricehouse
Matt Ricehouse
Matt Ricehouse is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Strikeforce promotion.-Early career:Ricehouse began MMA as an amateur in 2007, amassing a record of 7 wins and 1 loss over the next three years....
| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The sixteenth Challengers episode took place on June 24, 2011 at ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington.-Background:...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Kent, Washington
Kent, Washington
Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States, and is the third largest city in King County and the sixth largest in the state. An outlying suburb of Seattle, Kent is also the corporate home for companies such as REI and Oberto Sausage...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Lee Higgins
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Healy vs. Beerbohm
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 4:41
|Cedar Park, Texas
Cedar Park, Texas
Cedar Park is a city in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population is 48,937. The city is a major suburb of Austin, the center of which is approximately to the southeast, although Austin directly borders Cedar Park at the latter's...
, United States
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| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Lucas Stark
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor
Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor
Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor was a mixed martial arts event held by the Strikeforce. The tenth Challengers episode took place on August 13, 2010, at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.-Background:...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:15
|Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, United States
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