Stephen Thompson News

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:

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Stephen Thompson defeated Rory MacDonald via decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 89 last night in Ottawa.

Scott Hernandez - June 18, 2016

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.

Scott Hernandez - 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:

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):

Chris Taylor - March 19, 2016

When Stephen Thompson defeated former UFC welterweight title holder Johny Hendricks via first-round TKO at last month’s UFC Fight Night 82 event, he was hoping that the UFC would grant him with a title shot against current champ Robbie Lawler. Instead, the UFC opted to match “Wonder Boy” up against former title challenger and ‘close friend’ Rory MacDonald in a fight which will serve as the main event for the UFC’s debut in Ottawa, Canada on June 18.

Scott Hernandez - 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.

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.

Scott Hernandez - 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.

Russell Ess - February 10, 2016

Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson made a big statement against former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks at UFC Fight Night 82. It took Thompson less than one round to put the former champion out with a highlight reel combination of strikes that surely had the entire welterweight division on watch. “Wonderboy” spoke on the Sherdog Radio Network’s “Beatdown” show recently about his game.

Scott Hernandez - 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.

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.”

Scott Hernandez - 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.

Scott Hernandez - February 6, 2016

Following the action in Las Vegas tune in for the ‘UFC Fight Night: Las Vegas’ post-fight press conference ahead hear from the fighters following their scraps.

Scott Hernandez - February 6, 2016

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.

Scott Hernandez - 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.

Scott Hernandez - February 4, 2016

This Saturday in Las Vegas Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson faces the toughest test of his MMA career as he steps in the Octagon against former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks.

Scott Hernandez - February 2, 2016

Only four days away until Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks squares up against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in Las Vegas NV.