Sam Stout Officially Retires From MMA
On this evening’s edition of UFC Tonight Ariel Helwani relayed the news that Sam Stout has officially retired from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).
In a night where many believed Stout might hang them up after his third straight KO loss, the news that night was his opponent Frankie Perez, a young prospect just entering the UFC, entered retirement in his post-fight speech.
Stout has been a mainstay in the UFC’s lightweight division for over nine years. Following a KO loss to Frankie Perez at UFC Fight Night 74, Stout has called an end to his fighting career. Since his first-ever knockout loss in his career to KJ Noons, Stout has been knocked out in his next two fights, going on a three-fight skid for the first time in his career.
Stout released a statement on his retirement on UFC Tonight:
“It has become clear to me that I am no longer able to compete at the highest level of mixed martial arts. Competing, as a UFC fighter for the last 10 years has been something I will always look back on with great pride…
“…I think my best days as a fighter are behind me and it would be a risk to my legacy and my health to continue competing. Therefore I would like to announce my retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts.”
Sam Stout announces his retirement from MMA: “It has become clear to me that I’m no longer able to compete at the highest level of MMA.”
— UFC Tonight (@UFCTonight) September 3, 2015
Following three heavy knockouts, did Stout get out of MMA a little too late, or did he pick the right time?
