Sam Stout Out of UFC 137 Cerrone Quick to Fill In
by Mike Olenski on August 29, 2011

The news came in this morning of Sam Stout, a longtime UFC Lightweight contender, pulling out of his UFC 137 bout with Dennis Siver. The reason for Stout's withdrawal has not yet been made public. The simple assumption is that the tragic death of Stout's trainer and best friend, Shawn Tompkins , has been too devastating for Stout to focus on fighting.

Always a scrappy fighter, and always up to fight anyone, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone will be taking his place. According to sources close to the fighter this new match up is a done deal. This fight will be the second out of Cerrone's last three fights that he has taken on short notice to help Zuffa.

Cerrone is now 3-0 in the UFC since coming over from the WEC. His style has been one of constant excitement, win or lose. In his last outing, Cerrone made quick work of the up and coming prospect Charles Oliveira via (t)KO in the first round.

Dennis Siver is looking to make it 5 UFC wins in a row when he faces Cerrone at the end of October in Las Vegas.

 |  (23) Comments Lay'n'PrayNINJA: Cerrone via flying Peruvian Neck Tie @ 2:45 of round 1. seedheadondatrak: Cerrone via RNC or TC!!! Oh 2nd rnd 0311USMC: Cowboy via flying teabag off the top of the cage at 4:59 of the first. Wandering_Minstrel: I swear, if Siver wins this fight I may have to change my pants... The Hitman: Siver will take this! No not really. Cerrone by RNC in the 2nd. mike5k: This is a tough match up for Siver at 5'7". When they announced Cerrone as the replacement he probably said, "gee thanks, wasn't Stefan Struve available?" IwishIwasMMA: I can see Siver winning this fight.. But I feel as if mr. cowboy is going to go ape poop on him. mike5k: Siver can win the fight. I just don't think he will. On the other hand, not many people thought he'd beat Sotiropoulos either. Jus' sayin'
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