Sam Stout

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Sam Stout
BornSamuel James Stout
(1984-04-23) April 23, 1984 (age 39)
London, Ontario, Canada
NicknameHands of Stone
Nationality Canadian
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach70 in (180 cm) [1]
Style Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of London, Ontario, Canada
TeamAdrenaline Training Center
Trainer Shawn Tompkins
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2003–2015
Kickboxing record
Total20
Wins16
Losses4
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins20
By knockout9
By submission1
By decision10
Losses12
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision6
Draws1
Other information
SpouseJessica Stout
ChildrenLogan Stout
Sydney Love Stout
Website samstout.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Samuel James Stout (born April 23, 1984) [3] is a retired Canadian professional mixed martial artist. A professional from 2003 until 2015, Stout is best known for his 20-fight stint with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), winning Fight of the Night honors seven times. He is also the former TKO Major League MMA Lightweight Champion.

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Background

Stout was born in London, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 1984. Stout has an older sister, Emilie, who would become the wife of late Shawn Tompkins. [4] Albeit Stout followed his father's footsteps and begun karate at a young age, he didn't continue it – or any other sport – very seriously. [5] [4] It wasn't until Tompkins enticed Stout to start kickboxing around 2000. [4] Before transitioning to mixed martial arts, Stout competed in professional kickboxing, holding a record of 16–4 with a win over Kotetsu Boku in K-1 Max. [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Stout made his UFC debut at UFC 58: USA vs. Canada , on March 4, 2006. Although Stout was originally scheduled to face Kenny Florian, Florian withdraw from the bout due to a back injury. On short notice, Spencer Fisher  – of the prestigious Miletich Fighting Systems camp – agreed to substitute for the injured Florian. Stout and Fisher fought for three action packed rounds at with Stout winning a split decision. Although the bout was not aired on the pay-per-view broadcast, the fight has subsequently been shown on episodes of UFC Unleashed. The fight was voted #16 on the UFC's 100 greatest fights show.

Stout succumbed to a rear naked choke submission at the hands of Kenny Florian during The Ultimate Fighter 3 finale on June 24, 2006. Following his loss to Kenny Florian, Stout defeated Jay Estrada by armbar, avenging his first career loss. In February 2007, Stout defeated Brazilian submission grappler Fabio Holanda to defend his TKO World Lightweight Championship.

In Stout's return to the UFC in the main event of UFC Fight Night 10 , he was defeated in a rematch by Spencer Fisher via unanimous decision. Later, at UFC 80 , he defeated Per Eklund from Sweden, by unanimous decision. Stout lost by split decision to Rich Clementi at UFC 83 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The scores were 29–27 Clementi, 29–28 Stout and 29–28 Clementi.

At UFC 89 , Stout was defeated by Terry Etim via unanimous decision. Combining precise kicks with fast hands and a precise jab, Etim controlled Stout through the duration of the fight, [7] only having to fend off sporadic and often desperate bursts from the Canadian in reply. [7]

Stout's next fight was against Matt Wiman at UFC 97, which he won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after hurting Wiman with a brutal liver shot. The fight was declared Fight of the Night. [8]

Stout's was set to fight against Phillipe Nover at UFC Fight Night 19. On September 16, 2009, the day of the fight, Nover had a seizure. As a result, the match was cancelled. [9] Stout defeated Joe Lauzon by unanimous decision on January 2, 2010, at UFC 108. [10] The bout earned Fight of the Night honours, giving Stout his fourth FOTN.

Stout was then defeated by Jeremy Stephens via split decision at UFC 113 in his home country of Canada. The bout won the Fight of the Night award, giving Stout his fifth, tying him with Tyson Griffin for the most Fight of the Nights in UFC history.

Stout next faced Paul Taylor on October 23, 2010, at UFC 121. [11] The first round saw Stout bloody Taylor's nose and successfully gain a takedown. Taylor came back in the second, catching Stout on the inside. Stout went on to win a razor thin split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27). [12] MMAJunkie scored the fight 29–28 Taylor and Sherdog gave Taylor all 3 rounds. [13] [14]

Stout was expected to face Paul Kelly on February 5, 2011, at UFC 126. [15] However, Stout was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Donald Cerrone. [16]

Stout next faced Yves Edwards on June 11, 2011, at UFC 131. [17] Stout won the fight via first-round KO after countering Edwards with an overhand left square on the chin and earned Knockout of the Night honours. This also marked Stout's first stoppage victory in the UFC.

Stout was expected to face Dennis Siver on October 29, 2011, at UFC 137. [18] However, it was announced on August 29, 2011, that Stout had pulled out of the bout. [19]

Stout faced Thiago Tavares on January 14, 2012, at UFC 142. [20] Stout lost the fight by a close unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Stout faced Spencer Fisher for a third time on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4. [21] He won the fight by unanimous decision. Both participants earned Fight of the Night honours for their performances.

Stout fought John Makdessi on November 17, 2012, at UFC 154. [22] After being outstruck for three rounds, Stout lost via unanimous decision.

Stout faced Strikeforce import Caros Fodor on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157. [23] Stout defeated Fodor by split decision.

Stout was expected to face Isaac Vallie-Flagg on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161. [24] However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause. [25] He lost the back-and-forth fight via submission in the third round in a bout that earned both participants Fight of the Night honours.

Stout faced Cody McKenzie on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9. [26] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Stout faced K. J. Noons in a welterweight bout on April 16, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. [27] [28] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Stout faced Ross Pearson on March 14, 2015, at UFC 185. [29] Stout lost the fight via knockout in the second round after he was dropped with a left hook and finished off with a right hand on the ground. [30]

Stout faced Frankie Perez at UFC Fight Night 74 on August 23, 2015. [31] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [32]

Stout announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in September 2015. [33]

Personal life

Stout has a daughter, Logan (born 2014), from his previous relationship with Tara Cassetta. [34] On April 12, 2020, Stout announced on his social media that he and his wife Jessica Lablanche (Montreal-based makeup artist for Folio Montreal) welcomed a daughter, Sydney, to the world. However, at the age of only a month, she died in her sleep. [35]

Stout has been involved with several other UFC fighters (Sean Pierson, Mark Hominick, and Matt Mitrione) as part of a Toronto area anti-bullying program. [36]

Alongside with Chris Horodecki and Mark Hominick, Stout co-owns the Adrenaline Training Center located in his home town of London, Ontario. [37]

Championships and awards

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches20 wins12 losses
By knockout93
By submission13
By decision106
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–12–1 Frankie Perez TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira August 23, 201510:54 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loss20–11–1 Ross Pearson KO (punch) UFC 185 March 14, 201521:33 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss20–10–1 K. J. Noons KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy April 16, 201410:30 Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaWelterweight bout.
Win20–9–1 Cody McKenzie Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 201335:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss19–9–1 James Krause Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 161 June 15, 201334:47 Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaFight of the Night.
Win19–8–1 Caros Fodor Decision (split) UFC 157 February 23, 201335:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss18–8–1 John Makdessi Decision (unanimous) UFC 154 November 17, 201235:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win18–7–1 Spencer Fisher Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida June 22, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss17–7–1 Thiago Tavares Decision (unanimous) UFC 142 January 14, 201235:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win17–6–1 Yves Edwards KO (punch) UFC 131 June 11, 201113:52 Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaKnockout of the Night.
Win16–6–1 Paul Taylor Decision (split) UFC 121 October 23, 201035:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss15–6–1 Jeremy Stephens Decision (split) UFC 113 May 8, 201035:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFight of the Night.
Win15–5–1 Joe Lauzon Decision (unanimous) UFC 108 January 2, 201035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win14–5–1 Matt Wiman Decision (unanimous) UFC 97 April 18, 200935:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFight of the Night.
Loss13–5–1 Terry Etim Decision (unanimous) UFC 89 October 18, 200835:00 Birmingham, England
Loss13–4–1 Rich Clementi Decision (split) UFC 83 April 19, 200835:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win13–3–1 Per Eklund Decision (unanimous) UFC 80 January 19, 200835:00 Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Win12–3–1Martin GrandmontKO (punches)TKO 30: Apocalypse.September 28, 200713:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaDefended the TKO World Lightweight Championship.
Loss11–3–1 Spencer Fisher Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. Fisher June 12, 200735:00 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win11–2–1Fabio HolandaTKO (corner stoppage)TKO 28: InevitableFebruary 9, 200725:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaDefended the TKO World Lightweight Championship.
Win10–2–1Jay EstradaSubmission (armbar)TKO 27: ReincarnationSeptember 29, 200621:21 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaDefended the TKO World Lightweight Championship.
Loss9–2–1 Kenny Florian Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale June 24, 200611:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–1–1 Spencer Fisher Decision (split) UFC 58 March 4, 200635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–1–1Donald OuimetKO (punches)TKO 23: ExtremeNovember 5, 200514:43 Victoriaville, Quebec, CanadaDefended the TKO World Lightweight Championship.
Win7–1–1Donald OuimetDecision (split)TKO 21: CollisionJuly 15, 200535:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaWon the TKO World Lightweight Championship.
Win6–1–1Tyler JacksonDecision (unanimous)TKO 20: Champion vs. ChampionApril 2, 200535:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win5–1–1Joey BrownTKO (punches)TKO 19: RageJanuary 29, 200512:45 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win4–1–1Dave GouletTKO (head kick)TKO 18: ImpactNovember 26, 200430:59 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win3–1–1Steve ClaveauTKO (elbows)TKO 17: RevengeSeptember 25, 200413:07 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Win2–1–1 Yves Jabouin TKO (punch)TKO 16: InfernalMay 22, 200414:15 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Win1–1–1Stephane LaliberteTKO (punches)TKO: FutureStarsMarch 27, 200414:12 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Draw0–1–1Joey ClarkDrawICC: TrialsMarch 12, 200425:00 Minnesota, United States
Loss0–1Jay EstradaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Total Martial Arts ChallengeJune 7, 200312:14 Cicero, Illinois, United States


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