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Sam Stout

Last fought: Aug 2015
RECORD
Pro
20-12-1
UFC
9-11-0
Age
42
Height
5'9"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox

Career Analytics

Advanced MetricCareer
Fight Shape
Avg Fight Time11:55
Fight Completion Rate79.5%
Avg Rounds per Fight2.38
% Fights Inside the Distance30.0%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent UFC Record (all, at fight time)65-46 (58.6%)
Opponent UFC Record (among wins)34-21 (61.8%)
Opponent UFC Record (among losses)31-25 (55.4%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)75.3%
% Time in Control11.0%
% Time Controlled13.7%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time44.7%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Strikes Landed / Min4.77
Distance Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min4.79
Distance Striking Differential / Min-0.02
Distance Strike Accuracy26.5%
Distance Strike Defense59.2%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes Landed0.42
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.52
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min0.72
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min3.65
Sub Attempts per 15 Control Min1.14
Fade Index (R3 pace / R1 pace)1.35
All metrics are UFC fights only. Methodology →
Where the Strikes Land
Share of landed significant strikes by target
Where the Fight Happens
Share of total fight time by position
Cumulative Significant Strikes vs the Lightweight field
Sam Stout   League percentile bands (p5–p95)   League median
The shaded bands are the league’s middle range: the darker center covers the 25th–75th percentile of fighters, the lighter outer zones extend to the 5th and 95th — computed only over fighters whose careers reached each minute mark. How these are calculated →

Career Stats

Statistic Sam Stout
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy28.9%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min4.2
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.1
Strike Differential0.1/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy38.5%
Takedown Defense77.9%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.6
Submission Attempts/15min0.1
Control Time/15min1:39
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins11.1%
Submission % of Wins0.0%
Decision % of Wins88.9%
Avg Fight Time11:55
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.2
Reversals/15min0.1

Last 5 Averages

Statistic Last 5 Fights
Sig. Strike Accuracy28.5%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min4.2
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.5
Takedown Accuracy60.0%
Takedown Defense86.7%
Control Time/Fight0:25

Fight History

LOSS
vs. Frankie Perez
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira • Aug 2015Lightweight
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 1, 0:54
Sam Stout2/1612%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Frankie Perez12/1580%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:04KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Ross Pearson
UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos • Mar 2015Lightweight
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 2, 1:33
Sam Stout23/11121%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:01
Ross Pearson25/7533%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. KJ Noons
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy • Apr 2014Welterweight
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 1, 0:30
Sam Stout5/862%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
KJ Noons7/1164%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 1
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Cody McKenzie
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 • Dec 2013Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout54/18929%TD 1/2Ctrl 0:45
Cody McKenzie31/9034%TD 1/13Ctrl 1:44
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. James Krause
UFC 161: Evans vs Henderson • Jun 2013Lightweight
Submission (Guillotine Choke) • Rd 3, 4:47
Sam Stout73/22632%TD 2/2Ctrl 1:20
James Krause96/18851%TD 1/2Ctrl 2:03
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Caros Fodor
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche • Feb 2013Lightweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout46/12038%TD 1/3Ctrl 6:39
Caros Fodor47/9251%TD 3/13Ctrl 2:07
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. John Makdessi
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit • Nov 2012Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout63/36917%TD 0/5Ctrl 0:00
John Makdessi84/15754%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Spencer Fisher
UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida • Jun 2012Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout64/18934%TD 4/8Ctrl 3:51
Spencer Fisher65/15642%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:06
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Thiago Tavares
UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes • Jan 2012Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout45/17226%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:21
Thiago Tavares50/12839%TD 2/11Ctrl 2:22
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Yves Edwards
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin • Jun 2011Lightweight
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 1, 3:52
Sam Stout13/5424%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02KD 1
Yves Edwards14/3244%TD 1/2Ctrl 1:15
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Paul Taylor
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez • Oct 2010Lightweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout107/29536%TD 1/2Ctrl 0:27
Paul Taylor140/29647%TD 0/3Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Jeremy Stephens
UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2 • May 2010Lightweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout70/18139%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:48KD 1
Jeremy Stephens55/11946%TD 3/5Ctrl 1:11KD 1
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Joe Lauzon
UFC 108: Evans vs Silva • Jan 2010Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout94/26436%TD 0/0Ctrl 2:25
Joe Lauzon26/8132%TD 4/16Ctrl 2:39
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Matt Wiman
UFC 97: Redemption • Apr 2009Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout62/18633%TD 0/0Ctrl 2:39KD 1
Matt Wiman46/10444%TD 4/11Ctrl 4:25
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Terry Etim
UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben • Oct 2008Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout55/28819%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:05
Terry Etim69/19236%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:03
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Rich Clementi
UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2 • Apr 2008Lightweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout48/17627%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:11
Rich Clementi40/10239%TD 3/9Ctrl 5:23
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Per Eklund
UFC 80: Rapid Fire • Jan 2008Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout33/12726%TD 0/0Ctrl 5:34
Per Eklund20/4347%TD 2/30Ctrl 3:02
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Spencer Fisher
UFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher • Jun 2007Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout76/28627%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:10
Spencer Fisher88/23937%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:09
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Kenny Florian
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale • Jun 2006Lightweight
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • Rd 1, 1:46
Sam Stout0/40%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Kenny Florian5/862%TD 1/2Ctrl 1:37
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Spencer Fisher
UFC 58: USA vs Canada • Mar 2006Lightweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Sam Stout62/18334%TD 0/0Ctrl 1:00
Spencer Fisher53/14836%TD 4/9Ctrl 4:19
▼ Rounds
Last updated: 2026-08-13 | Data source: UFCStats.com