Matt Ricehouse (born March 11, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed for the Strikeforce promotion.[1] Matt is currently a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Rodrigo Vaghi (a fifth degree black belt under Rickson Gracie) and trains out of St. Charles MMA in St. Charles, MO under head coach Mike Rogers.

Matt Ricehouse
BornMatthew Allen Ricehouse
(1987-03-11) March 11, 1987 (age 37)
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach73 in (190 cm)
StyleJiu-Jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofSt. Charles, Missouri
TeamSt. Charles MMA, Team Vaghi
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2010-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision3
Losses1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Ricehouse began MMA as an amateur in 2007, amassing a record of 7 wins and no losses over the next three years.[2]

Ricehouse made his professional debut in January 2010.

Strikeforce

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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 won the fight via unanimous decision for the third consecutive time.

On August 18, 2012, Ricehouse suffered his first defeat at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman to Bobby Green via unanimous decision. Despite going 4-1 under the Strikeforce banner, Ricehouse was not among the fighters brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship following the closure of Strikeforce that December and their subsequent talent merger.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
7 matches 6 wins 1 loss
By knockout 2 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 3 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–1 Bobby Green Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win 6–0 Bill Cooper Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5–0 Ryan Couture Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 3 5:00 Kent, Washington, United States
Win 4–0 Tom Aaron Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II December 4, 2010 3 5:00 St.Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 3–0 Mike Foster TKO (punches) Premier Combat League - Bad Intentions August 21, 2010 2 1:27 Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States
Win 2–0 Gregory Wilson Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery May 15, 2010 3 0:45 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 1–0 Tim Thomas TKO (punches) DFC - Devastation Fight Club January 30, 2010 3 1:34 Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

References

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  1. ^ "Matt Ricehouse".
  2. ^ "Matt Ricehouse official MMA record". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
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