Bloody Elbow · Jan 26, 2016
Ryan Couture's not slowing down at 33, looking for 'marquee win' against Pitbull
Ryan Couture will look to extend his winning streak to five at Bellator 148 against Patricky "Pitbull" Freire
Ryan Couture began his professional MMA career a few weeks before his 28th birthday. For the son of Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture, it was considered a late start in an era where several fighters were already at the top of the sport before their 26th birthday (Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Dominick Cruz).
The late start has allowed Couture to continue to fight at a top professional level while approaching his mid 30's. If his genetics indicate how long he'll remain in the sport, then his father's success into his late 40's is a good sign for him.