UFC 80: Sam Stout vs. Terry Etim
Sam Stout will return to the UFC in January to face Terry Etim at UFC 80 reports The Fight Network:
TKO lightweight champion Sam Stout confirmed Sunday he will return to the UFC in January. According to Stout (12-3-1), his opponent will be Liverpool, England native Terry Etim (10-1).
Stout revealed he has been in discussions with the UFC to appear in the promotion’s January show in Newcastle, England. The UFC is reportedly eying Jan. 19 and 26 as potential dates for the event.
“Right after my last match with Spencer [Fisher], Dana told me that if they ever have a problem finding an opponent for me, they’ve always got Stout-Fisher III in their back pocket,” Stout said.
Throughout his career Stout has gone back-and-forth between the UFC and TKO. He debuted in the octagon at UFC 58 in early 2006 defeating Spencer Fisher by split decision. In his next fight he was defeated by lightweight contender Kenny Florian on the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 3. After several victories in TKO he returned to the UFC but lost a rematch with Spencer Fisher by decision. In September Stout successfully defended his TKO title with a first-round TKO win over Martin Grandmont.
Etim was victorious in his UFC debut defeating Matt Grice by submission at UFC 70. In his next fight Etim fought to a unanimous decision loss, the first loss of his career, against Gleison Tibau at UFC 75. He enters the fight against Stout with a 10-1 career MMA record.
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Sam Stout seems to be a one-dimensional fighter, but he does put on a good show for the fans with his striking. His rematch fight with Spencer Fisher was amazing. Hopefully Stout improves his ground game and doesn’t get submitted really fast like he did against Florian.
I’ll give him a couple things. He hits hard and has an adamantium jaw.
Like Red said he puts up a fight and I always like to see fighters who put it all on the line in the UFC. Even if he has another loss as long as he does well and isn’t easily defeated I am all for seeing Fisher-Stout III.
I agree Kris. I am down for a Fisher/Stout III. Just like Bonnar and Griffin were born to fight each other, so are Stout and Fisher.
this fight looks good its a striker v.s striker fight i think stout will win this fight
After Frankie Edgar beats up on Spencer, then you might get your wish. Hopefully Stout has improved his submission defense and got a little better all around on the ground. I do enjoy someone that gives it 100%.
Right Holy_Dave, Fisher would have to lose before he is likely to rematch with Stout at the winner of Fisher-Edgar is likely to face some very tough competition in their next fight.
[...] For f***s sake, the UFC could at least put UK guys against eachother so then you’ll have at least one hometown winner per show. Even buttf*** travelling promotions understand the advantages of doing that. But no … the UFC seems content to book UK fighters in matches they simply ain’t gonna win. The latest example of this: Sam Stout vs Terry Etim. [...]
So you think Etim has no chance??
Nice…..Stout’s an exciting fighter IMO, good to see him back.
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stout is no stepping stone so etim is done…