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Randy Couture Named Contestant on Dancing with the Stars
September 05, 2014 | Cowboy Wrestling
STILLWATER, Okla.—Former Oklahoma State wrestler Randy Couture has been named as one of 13 celebrity cast members for season 19 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The cast was announced Thursday.
Couture was a three-time All-American for the Cowboys from 1990-92 at 190 pounds. He put together an overall record of 113-42-3 during his time as a Cowboy. In 1997, Couture made his professional fighting debut. He went on to win five UFC World Championships and in 2006, was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
He is also known for his roles in The Expendables movies.
Paired with professional dancer Karina Smirnoff, Couture said he's looking forward to the challenge the show presents.
“I think the dance floor is definitely going to be tougher [than the wrestling mat],” Couture said. “I'm enjoying the training and finding some muscles I didn't know I had.”
Couture is joined by two other athletes on season 19 in Olympic track and field athlete Lolo Jones and NASCAR's Michael Waltrip.
The show premieres Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
