Ryan Couture finally has an opponent for his sophomore effort under the Strikeforce banner.
The lightweight prospect and son of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture meets Juan Zapata, an Alabama-based fighter who recently turned pro after a successful amateur run, in the co-headliner of next month’s Strikeforce Challengers 12 event.
Sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com verbal agreements are in place for the fight, which is a featured attraction on the night’s Showtime broadcast.