what a war! that kid stout is something else... he looked good in defending from the guard and as usual dropped some devasting bombs! goulet is one tough, tough guy. although i think that the fight should have been stopped maybe a minute earlier as it ended up being target practice for stout. maybe goulet's corner should have thrown in the towel (i know, tough to call) as it was obvious that he was going to be visciously KO'd. Props to both warriors.
You know, I have to say, Sam Stout is not only talented but he's a good guy as well.
I have come out a few times to Tompkins and Sam has always greeted me with a smile when I get to the mat and always worked with everyone no matter what their skill level is, including me.
I've had the chance to watch him do his personal workouts as well and the guy is intense and focused. Shawn must love having a guy with this much drive in his stable.
Sam will be going to K-1 soon and it's not hard to see why when you look as his skills. Plus he's improving all the time!
I really can't say enough about this guy except that you better keep an eye on him. He's an exciting fighter.
This fight was a jaw dropper! Unbelievable! Everyone in attendance was in a frenzy. Probably my new favorite fight ever watching LIVE.
To say this fight was a "war" doesn't even do it justice. Both guys were a bloody mess. Stout was spitting out blood in between rounds. Goulet took such a beating in round 2! He was KOed standing after a kick to the head that made the crowd go "ooooooooooooooooooh!". Stout went in for the kill and Goulet just turned his back and collapsed into his corner. What a crazy finish!
This was definitely the most exciting fight of the night. Perhaps one of the best TKO has ever had. But, IMO fighter of the night goes to Jonathan Goulet. His development as a fighter has been nothing less then extraordinary. He'll be in the UFC very soon for sure.
8675309 - with all due repect, i don't know anyone who thought the Dube/Johnson fight was even or close to even before the spinning back kick. I saw the fight from the front row and Johnson was getting hit and quite honestly he looked quite intimidated. No doubt he's fun to watch but not that night. More than happy to hear other opinions. Cheers