It didn’t take long for Sam Stout (13-3-1) to line up another opponent — “Hands of Stone” is slated to compete against Rich Clementi (30-12-1) at UFC 84 on April 19 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, according to TKOExtreme.com.
Stout — a Canadian — just outpointed talented Swedish fighter, Per Eklund, on all three judges scorecards this weekend to earn a unanimous decision at UFC 80: “Rapid Fire.”
With the win, Stout pulled his record inside the Octagon (2-2) up to .500. He has a loss and a win to Spencer Fisher, as well as a submission loss to Kenny Florian.
Clementi is more than likely still riding the emotional high of his submission win over hated Louisiana rival, Melvin Guillard, at UFC 79: “Nemesis last month.
“No Love” is a former contestant on season four of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) and has four straight wins since losing to Roan Carneiro via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 9 in April.
This is certainly a very dangerous fight for Stout — Clementi does very well on the ground and he does not. He’ll more than likely look to keep this standing as much as possible so he can work his striking and Muay Thai to avoid what happened in the Florian loss.
UFC 84 features the welterweight title fight between division champion, Matt Serra, and interim titleholder, Georges St. Pierre. To check out the latest rumored fight card click here.
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Easy to call: if it stays standing, Stout, and if it hits the mat, Clementi.
This card is coming together quite nicely…can’t wait for it. I agree if it stays standing, Stout is too quick and picks his spots well…if it gets to the ground Clementi has the edge…great match up…cheers all.
Whoa… this is gonna end up being a war.
[quote comment=”275239″]Whoa… this is gonna end up being a war.[/quote]
Yeah its going to be a Melvin Guillard vs. Rich Clementi match. Sam Stout will get submitted fast.
WAR Stout!
not a big no love fan but I was glad to see him put “Hebrew Melvin” (Adam sandlers anger management) back in his place.
Melvin- ” I come from a wittle buvarian village called lickinzdickin”
No Love - “I come from girls without wienersville”
No Love takes this one.
[quote post=”4616″]This card is coming together quite nicely…can’t wait for it. I agree if it stays standing, Stout is too quick and picks his spots well…if it gets to the ground Clementi has the edge…great match up…cheers all.[/quote]
“Coming together quite nicely” is a little bit of an understatement. This is turning into looking like one of the sickest cards in recent memory. Good quality fights. No gimmicky stuff like Rashad Evans and Tito.
I was afraid that the UFC would come weak for the first foray into Canada. So glad I was wrong. I just wish they aired all the fights.
i hope sam stout is on the PPV he should knock clementi on his ass early stout never gasses but i dont think hes that good on the ground so hopefully stout can bang and sprawl away from the takedowns, come on stout
IS GUILLARD GONNA BE GUEST REFEREE
i think guillard can beat stout and i think that would be a more interesting matchup.
i think guillard can beat stout and i think it would be a more interesting matchup.
i lost my last two bets against clementi he has proven me wrong i will bet for him to beat stout
I think Stout will KO Clementi.
[quote comment=”275674″]i think guillard can beat stout and i think it would be a more interesting matchup.[/quote]
Guess what Stout is the perfect opponent for Melvin to have an entertaining fight. Melvin is kinda like Kongo, if you want a good fight out of him you have to match him up against other strikers.
everyone seems to be underestimating Stout. this one will end in a ko. Stout victorious!
stout has this one for sure every time he fights he is bigger faster and stronger then his last match. the fight will go to the ground and stout will shock every one and win by submittion
Sams last fight was a embarrassment to mma .per eklund laid on his back.. sam is going to put on a show and knock no love out…