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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Ryan Couture will return to action for the fourth time in Strikeforce this September, as MMAJunkie.com reports that he'll take part in the Strikeforce Challengers 19 event on Sept. 23.
The son of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, Ryan has fought all three of his professional fights in the Strikeforce cage.
The 28-year-old won his first two fights by submission, defeating Lucas Stark and Lee Higgins, respectively. However, in his last appearance, Couture suffered a decision loss to Matt Ricehouse, his first professional defeat. Prior to entering the professional ranks, Couture posted a 5-1-1 amateur record.
Strikeforce Challengers 19 takes place from the Pearl at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Penick's Analysis: Couture's name means that he'll go through all of the ups and downs of a fighter early on in their career in a very public light. He's got some talent, and his submission wins in his first two fights were good, but he's far from a complete fighter. But because of his prominent spot on televised cards, he's going to continue to face tougher competition than most in their third or fourth fight, and it could mean more fights like the one with Ricehouse early on than not.
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