EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Las Cruces native Austin Trout fought his way to a split-decision win over previously undefeated Carlos Trinidad-Snake at BKFC 71 in The United Arab Emirates. Austin Trout remains the champ after 6 rounds!#BKFC71 | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/8cWPbmypqx— Bare Kn uckle FC (@bareknucklefc) April 4, 2025 Trout defended his BKFC welterweight title for a second time and improved to 4-0 with the victory on Friday. AUSTIN TROUT DEFEATS CARLOS TRINIDAD 🏆#BKFC71 pic.twitter.com/YVQn2ldgsm— DAZN Sport (@DAZN_Sport) April 4, 2025 Trout was dropped in the first round of the fight but ended up fighting his way to a split-decision victory. After five rounds, the bout ended as a draw which led to an overtime round in order to decide a winner. After the six-round bout, two judges scored it in favor of Trout (57-56, 58-55) and one had it 58-55 for Trinidad-Snake. “I expected (a tough fight), but I didn’t think he was going to do it. Shoutout to Carlos, man. He came and fought his (expletive) off. He had a good game plan and made me change my game plan. All respect to him, but I’m still here. I’m still the champion.” Trout said. ...read more read less