UFC 142’s Sam Stout doubtful that Thiago Tavares will trade punches

Sam Stout now finds his own openings.

Five months after the untimely death of his trainer and brother-in-law, Shawn Tompkins, the 27-year-old fighter listens to several voices as he engages a sparring partner.

Before, the UFC 142 fighter had to rely on only one.