UFC 80: Sam Stout vs. Per Eklund
by MMAmania.com on Nov 6, 2007 10:28 PM EST
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Sherdog.com and other international source are reporting that Sam Stout (12-3-1) will fight Per Eklund (12-2-1) at UFC 80: "Rapid Fire" on January 19 at The Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England.
This latest news contradicts earlier reports that Stout would clash with fellow lightweight Terry Etim.
Here's a snip on Eklund:
"A native of Stockholm, [Sweden], Eklund ... is widely regarded as the No. 1 fighter at 155 pounds in Europe.... The star of Hilti NHB has signed a four-fight contract with Zuffa that will likely keep him busy in the UFC throughout 2008."
Eklund has experience fighting in Shooto, Bodog and M-1, among other organizations. In fact, he most recently outpointed Rafeal Dias at Bodog Fight: "Vancouver" on all three judges scorecards this past August.
With the acquisition the UFC has added yet another talented fighter to a talent-rich lightweight division. To see some video footage of Eklund in action click here.
Stout, of course, is most remembered in the Octagon for his two sensational wars with Spencer Fisher. The two most recently duked it out during the main event at UFC Fight Night 10 in June.
"Hands of Stone" lost the rematch via unanimous decision (He won their first encounter via split decision at UFC 58 in 2006).
A native of Canada, Stout is the TKO lightweight champion -- he most recently stopped Martin Grandmont via technical knockout.
The Stout-Eklund is a nice addition to a card that features the interim lightweight title fight between BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson, as well as the heavyweight showdown that features Gabriel Gonzaga and Fabricio Werdum.
For the latest UFC 80: "Rapid Fire" fight card click here.
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Wow, Per Eklund, what a name.
Come on Sam Stout!!!
Round 1 KO!
by "Mr. NC-17" on Nov 6, 2007 10:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Etim? I was looking forward to that matchup.
by Rex on Nov 6, 2007 10:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stout is a fighter that brings it for all of his fights. This guy is never boring and puts it all on the line every time. It’s a pleasure to watch this guy strike.
Go Stout! Canada is behind you as always bro.
by tripleainto on Nov 6, 2007 10:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hate to sound obvious, but Stout needs to keep this one on the feet and Eklund will most likely look for the ground n’ pound.
by Mahde on Nov 6, 2007 11:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow Per looks solid. Let’s see if he can take a punch from a TKO champion.
by Nine Duce on Nov 6, 2007 11:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sam stout should win this one by tko and then give him a rematch against that puss Kenny Stout would knock him out the second time around
by hector on Nov 7, 2007 8:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go Stout! represent
I predict another war only with stout the victor. Stout has a birght future in the UFC
by Biggy J on Nov 7, 2007 11:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
eklund will submit him, but what happened to etim??
by bryant on Nov 7, 2007 6:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow Per is the best 155er in Europe.
Is Hellboy asian and I didnt know it?
by Chris on Nov 7, 2007 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris/
Maybe it should be, best currently fighting in Europe?
by NoNo on Dec 6, 2007 10:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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