Matt Ricehouse

Matt Ricehouse
Born	March 11, 1987 (1987-03-11) (age 24)
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Lightweight
Reach	73 in (190 cm)
Style	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out of	St. Paul, Missouri
Rank	Purple belt
Years active	2010-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	6
Wins	6
By knockout	2
By submission	1
By decision	3
Losses	0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Matt Ricehouse (born March 11, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Strikeforce promotion.^[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ricehouse began MMA as an amateur in 2007, amassing a record of 7 wins and 1 loss over the next three years.^[2]

Ricehouse made his professional debut in January 2010.

Strikeforce

Ricehouse made his Strikeforce debut in May 2010 as he faced Gregory Wilson at Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery. He won the fight via submission.

He returned to the promotion in late 2010 as he faced Tom Aaron at Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ricehouse next bout was six months later as he faced highly touted Ryan Couture at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry. He won the fight via unanimous decision, giving the young Couture the first defeat on his professional record.

For his fourth fight in the promotion, Ricehouse faced grappler Bill Cooper at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers. He again won the fight via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches	6 wins	0 losses
By knockout	2	0
By submission	1	0
By decision	3	0

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	6–0	Bill Cooper	Decision (Unanimous)	Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers	02011-11-18 November 18, 2011	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	5–0	Ryan Couture	Decision (Unanimous)	Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry	02011-06-24 June 24, 2011	3	5:00	Kent, Washington, United States
Win	4–0	Tom Aaron	Decision (Unanimous)	Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II	02010-12-04 December 4, 2010	3	5:00	St.Louis, Missouri, United States
Win	3–0	Mike Foster	TKO (punches)	Premier Combat League - Bad Intentions	02010-08-21 August 21, 2010	2	1:27	Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States
Win	2–0	Gregory Wilson	Submission (rear - naked choke)	Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery	02010-05-15 May 15, 2010	3	0:45	St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win	1–0	Tim Thomas	TKO (punches)	DFC - Devastation Fight Club	02010-01-30 January 30, 2010	3	1:34	Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

See also

• List of current Strikeforce fighters

References

1. ^ "Matt Ricehouse". 
2. ^ "Matt Ricehouse official MMA record". mixedmartialarts.com. http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/f/FE3F39059C38A0D2/Matthew-Ricehouse/. Retrieved 2011-11-19. 

External links

• Professional MMA record for Matt Ricehouse from Sherdog

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