Austin “No Doubt” Trout is ready to live up to his nickname in Dubai. The reigning BKFC welterweight (165 pounds in BKFC) champion doesn’t just want to defeat Carlos Trinidad-Snake in Dubai on April 4th — Trout wants to make an example out of his unbeaten opponent, live on DAZN. “I’m in the best shape of my life. I’m ready to put my opponent away. He hasn’t been stopped yet, but I see myself finishing him before the fifth round,” Trout says. “I’ve got to make a statement, and that’s what I’m ready to do.”

 

Trout’s title defense against Trinidad-Snake will headline the first night of BKFC’s historic, two-event premiere in Dubai on April 4-5. In just three trips to the squared circle, Trout has established himself as one of – if not the – most dangerous fighter on the BKFC roster. The former WBA 154-pound titlist has quickly evolved from the most touted gloved boxer to drop their gloves and join BKFC to a bonafide superstar with the world’s fastest growing combat sports promotion.

 

Just like Trout did during his globetrotting gloved boxing career, he’s just enjoying his action-packed Second Act in the world of bare knuckle fighting. “BKFC gave me a whole new lease on life,” he says with a smile. “It’s rare in combat sports to have a whole second chapter in your career. My time with BKFC has allowed me to continue doing what I did well in boxing, and learn a whole lot of new stuff along the way. I feel like I’m 17 again.”