Matt Ricehouse is a St. Charles MMA fighter recognized for his Strikeforce victory over Ryan Couture. With backgrounds in BJJ and boxing, Ricehouse has shown potential in both his striking and grappling abilities.

Ricehouse is deceptively strong despite his long, lean physique. This is evidenced in his capable takedown game, as Ricehouse shows the ability to counter efficiently off leg kicks with the intelligent utilization of doubles and outside leg trips. Known as a BJJ stylist on the mat, Ricehouse actively seeks to improve his position with quick transitions. His reach is prevalent from top position where Ricehouse works a persistent striking attack featuring quick, accurate punches. From his back Ricehouse demonstrates defensively conscious guard skills and overall is a well rounded MMA grappler.

Though he’s often cited as a grappler, Ricehouse has progressed rapidly as a striker. One of the primary reasons for this can be attributed to his confidence. Ricehouse is remarkably composed with his standup, rarely getting rattled or losing his cool. Offering variety in his offense, Ricehouse is capable of attacking from several positions. He shows a good understanding of range and makes effective use of his reach with a smart jab, and lead left hook from the outside. Ricehouse’s intelligence is also demonstrated in his counter punching ability, as he’ll purposefully look to catch opponents with a right hand as they step in. He puts together a crisp jab-cross combination and confidently throws his kicks to the legs, body, and head of opponents. Showcasing good fluidity between techniques, Ricehouse can adapt to the situation and keep from getting repetitive. An efficient striker, Ricehouse wastes little energy on unnecessary movement, and his cage awareness and defensive instincts have proven adept. While his footwork could use improvement, Ricehouse has shown steady progression in his technical standup over the course of his career.