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Revision as of 22:36, 13 September 2010
| Ryan Couture | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1982 Edmonds, Washington, U.S. |
| Other names | Slow Ride |
| Nationality |  American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Team | Xtreme Couture |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Randy Couture, father |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Ryan Couture (born August 27, 1982 in Edmonds, Washington) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, currently signed to the Strikeforce promotion. He is the son of UFC Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture.[1]
Biography
Couture grew up in Woodinville, Washington 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.[2]
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Couture currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada and trains at the Xtreme Couture gym.
Couture began fighting in 2009 and compiled a 5-1-1 record as an amateur.[3]
He made his professional debut on August 13, 2010, in the Strikeforce promotion's lightweight division, defeating Lucas Stark via triangle choke in the first round.[4]
Mixed Martial Arts Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1-0 | Lucas Stark
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Submission (Triangle Choke) | ShoMMA 10: Riggs vs. Taylor | August 13, 2010 | 1 | 1:15 | Phoenix, Arizona
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References
- ^ Morgan, John. "Lightweight Ryan Couture earns second amateur win in TUFF-N-UFF main event". Retrieved 2009-02-16.
- ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/20215/after-grueling-amateur-fight-strikeforces-ryan-couture-knew-it-was-time-to-go-pro.mma
- ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/20215/after-grueling-amateur-fight-strikeforces-ryan-couture-knew-it-was-time-to-go-pro.mma
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Strikeforce-Signs-Ryan-Couture-25966