Sam Stout: Wrestling and jiu-jitsu improvements will show against Rich Clementi at UFC 83 (Video)

by MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2008 1:03 PM EDT

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I am routing for Stout. And not just because I am Canadian, I just dont like Clementi. I dont know what it is..Plus I think Stout has the right skill-set to beat Rich.

by Stagger-Lee on Apr 17, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions

I am not a fan of Clementi at all. However, I am not sure Clementi is the right opponent for stout to try his new ground skills out against. Rich is a scrappy veteran who is very advanced on the ground.

Stout would probably have much more success against Rich if he keeps the fight standing.

by john on Apr 17, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree. It would be a short night for Stout if he tries to show off his improved ground game. It would be like Clementi trying to make it into a kickboxing match. Makes no sense at all.

by James S on Apr 17, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Against Clementi, Stout’s only ground moves are nap, snap or tap.
Stout should and will do everything he can to avoid takedowns and Clementi will do everything he can to get it to the ground.

by SaVaGe on Apr 17, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah very true..stouts got this fight i think… he has phenominal take down defense now. the king himself couldnt take him down neither could eklund you know.

by twizted203 on Apr 17, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

i think clementi has this one. i see this fight being very similar to clementi/guillard. stout has great hands but won’t be able to handle clementi on the ground.

by Bass on Apr 17, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions