After a 33 fight professional career, Canadian lightweight and UFC veteran has decided to call it a career following three straight defeats by TKO/KO.
The retirement of Stout was announced on last night’s edition of UFC Tonight on FOX Sports 1 and Stout released a statement on his decision to retire.
“It has become clear to me that I am no longer able to compete at the highest level of mixed martial arts,” the statement said. “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.”
Stout (20-12-1) made his initial debut in the UFC back in 2006 and defeated Spencer Fischer by split decision at UFC 58. While in the UFC, he scored nine victories and won a Fight of the Night bonus six times. Some of his most notable victories came against Matt Wiman, Joe Lauzon, and Yves Edwards.