Stephen Thompson News
Stephen Thompson: "Woodley wants the money fight, but I'll put this foot upside his head"
Chris Taylor - July 31, 2016
Tyron Woodley became the UFC’s new welterweight champion at last night’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta by scoring a first-round knockout victory over Robbie Lawler. Following his impressive victory over Lawler, Woodley stated that he was eyeing a fight with former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz.
Stephen Thompson: "What else do I have to do for a title shot?"
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2016
Following his recent victory over former title challenger Rory MacDonald, top welterweight contender Stephen Thompson is still awaiting word on what his next from the UFC. “Wonderboy” has reeled off seven straight victories, including a first-round knockout of former champion Johny Hendricks this past February.
Stephen Thompson: "I know I can knock Robbie Lawler out"
bjpenndotcom - June 25, 2016
Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson put the welterweight division on notice earlier this month when he picked up a unanimous decision win over Rory MacDonald in Ottawa, Canada. The win was an extremely impressive one for Thompson, who picked apart MacDonald, stuffed several takedowns, and fought out of a few submissions, over the course of the fight.
Pros react to Stephen Thompson's win over Rory MacDonald
Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016
Stephen Thompson likely secured himself a welterweight title shot at UFC Fight Night 89 last night after he scored a decision victory over Rory MacDonald in the evening’s main event. Here is how the pros reacted to “Wonderboy’s” big win:
VIDEO | Stephen Thompson vs. Rory MacDonald (highlights)
bjpenndotcom - June 18, 2016
https://youtu.be/gNBMQdYeiHg In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: 89’, Stephen Thompson and Rory MacDonald squared off in an incredible matchup that saw the welterweight #1 contender crowned.
Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson recalls the moment he decided to do MMA
bjpenndotcom - June 17, 2016
Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson was 57-0 prior to making the jump to professional MMA. Now, with a 12-1 professional MMA record which includes a 1st round TKO win over former champion Johny Hendricks, Thompson is preparing for his #1 contender scrap with Rory MacDonald. Ahead of the fight, Thompson spoke to the BrisbaneTimes to recall the moment that he knew it was time to change over to MMA:
Stephen Thompson is not happy with the UFC welterweight title picture
Russell Ess - June 13, 2016
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson is not happy that his next fight isn’t for the welterweight title. Thompson will face Rory MacDonald at UFC Fight Night 89, which takes place in Ottawa, Canada on June 18.
Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen Thompson statistical breakdown
Chris Taylor - June 12, 2016
A key welterweight fight between top contenders Rory MacDonald (18-3 MMA) and Stephen Thompson (12-1 MMA) will headline next weekend’s UFC Fight Night event in Ottawa. Here is a statistical comparison of the two fighters competing in next weekend’s main event (via @Fightnomics):
Stephen Thompson wanted title shot against Robbie Lawler
bjpenndotcom - March 12, 2016
Last month, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson picked up the biggest win of his professional MMA career as he became the first man to stop former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks. Thompson showcased his elite level striking skills as he picked Hendricks apart and ultimately rocked the champ before finishing with a flurry of strikes that forced the referee to stop the bout in the 1st round.
Stephen Thompson vs. Rory MacDonald headlines UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2016
During today’s UFC Unstoppable press conference, UFC president Dana White announced that a key welterweight bout between Stephen Thompson and Rory MacDonald will headline June’s UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Stephen Thompson is coming off a spectacular showing against former title holder Johny Hendricks, whom he TKO’d in the very first-round at UFC Fight Night 82. The victory marked “Wonder Boy’s” sixth-straight win inside of the octagon.
Joe Rogan: Wonderboy vs. Rory MacDonald up next
bjpenndotcom - February 25, 2016
https://youtu.be/ZeN_w927bhU?t=26m31s In early February Stephen Thompson squared off against Johny Hendricks in the main event of what was supposed to be UFC 196.
Stephen Thompson politely fires back at Tyron Woodley
bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016
Back at UFC 192 Tyron Woodley and former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks were slated to square off to decide who would get a crack at Robbie Lawler’s welterweight championship. Hendricks had a weight-cut mishap and was rushed to the hospital. Woodley was ultimately awarded the title shot by UFC President Dana White. Lawler went on to fight, and defeat, Carlos Condit via controversial decision. Condit called for an immediate rematch, and there was no mention of Woodley’s promise of a title shot.
Stephen Thompson makes massive jump up UFC welterweight rankings
bjpenndotcom - February 9, 2016
This past Saturday at ‘UFC Fight Night: Las Vegas’ Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson shocked the world as he ran right through former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks. Thompson showed that his style of kickboxing works against elite level wrestlers such as Johny Hendricks as he picked up an impressive 1st round TKO win. With the win over Hendricks, Thompson found himself in an interesting position in a stacked UFC welterweight division. After Johny Hendricks was hospitalized due to a weight-cut mishap at UFC 192, the UFC promised Tyron Woodley the next fight against welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. However after the controversial split decision at UFC 195, Carlos Condit is campaigning for a rematch with Robbie Lawler.
Fighters react to Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson's TKO of Johny Hendricks
Russell Ess - February 8, 2016
It was a matchup of styles in the main event of UFC Fight Night 82 featuring former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks and rising star Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Hendricks who is a former NCAA Division I All American and champion faced the former world champion kickboxer Thompson. Hendricks failed to implement his strengths as a wrestler to get the fight to the ground and faced the consequences of Thompson’s superior striking getting finished in the first round. Check out what those from the MMA community had to say about Thompson’s highlight reel finish of “Big Rig.”
Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson: Blasts Johny Hendricks with Combinations
bjpenndotcom - February 7, 2016
The combination by @WonderboyMMA!! #UFCVegas https://t.co/aYtx8shJ3d — UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2016
Replay: Fight Night Las Vegas | Post-Fight Press Conference
bjpenndotcom - February 7, 2016
It was another wild night of fights in Las Vegas but before we move on to the next order of business, let’s take a look at what the fighters thought about their performances last night.
REPLAY! Stephen Thompson TKO's Johny Hendricks
bjpenndotcom - February 6, 2016
https://youtu.be/AhOcg6BEbXM Tonight in the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Las Vegas’ Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson picked up the biggest win of his MMA career as he defeated former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in impressive fashion.
Stephen Thompson was unaware fight with Johny Hendricks was 5 rounds
bjpenndotcom - February 5, 2016
When Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson signed the initial contract to fight Johny Hendricks at UFC 196 the fight was scheduled for 3 rounds and was to serve as the co-main event. Last month Cain Velasquez withdrew from his main event scrap with Fabricio Werdum due to a back injury. The UFC replaced Velasquez with Stipe Miocic, however Fabricio Werdum then withdrew from the bout with a back injury. Werdum caught criticism for withdrawing from the bout before revealing that he also has a broken foot.