Stephen Thompson News
Watch Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland star in new Cuervo Tequila commercial (Video)
Susan Cox - May 1, 2023
Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland are staring in a new Cuervo Tequila commercial. Holland (24-9 MMA) and Thompson (17-6 MMA) fought each other in December of last year at UFC Orlando. The outcome was a TKO loss for the 30-year-old known as ‘Trailblazer‘.
UFC fighters react after losing their verified status on Twitter: “Gettin knocked out and losing my blue check all in the same week”
Harry Kettle - April 21, 2023
A string of UFC fighters have reacted to losing their verified status on Twitter after the company took away legacy blue ticks. It’s safe to say that social media has become pretty important in combat sports. On the one hand, it can serve as a great way to build up a fight. On the other, it’s a way for fighters to build up their profile and really become ‘seen’ in the public eye.
Stephen Thompson is “one hundred percent” interested in fighting Kamaru Usman next
Susan Cox - March 20, 2023
Stephen Thompson is “one hundred percent” interested in fighting Kamaru Usman next. Thompson (17-6 MMA) has had a mixed bag as of late, he’s 4 wins, 4 losses in his last 8 fights in the cage. ‘Wonderboys’ latest victory came via way of TKO against Kevin Holland (23-9 MMA) in December of last year.
Stephen Thompson responds after Shavkat Rakhmonov taunts him with “who’s grappler now?” comment on Twitter
Lewis Simpson - March 7, 2023
Stephen Thompson has responded after Shavkat Rakhmonov taunts him following his UFC 285 victory over Geoff Neal. At the tail-end of 2022, Thompson found his way back into the win column after a back-and-forth brawl with Kevin Holland.
Stephen Thompson reveals Kamaru Usman possibly out of trilogy fight with Leon Edwards due to hand injury
Josh Evanoff - December 12, 2022
It appears that Leon Edwards’s trilogy with Kamaru Usman might need to wait. In August at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City, the two welterweights faced off. The bout was a rematch of their prior encounter at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015. In that outing, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ dominated en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Stephen Thompson reveals he suffered a broken hand in UFC win over Kevin Holland (Photo)
Susan Cox - December 9, 2022
Stephen Thompson has revealed he suffered a broken hand in his UFC win over Kevin Holland. It was just last Saturday, December 3rd, at UFC Orlando, that Stephen Thompson (17-6 MMA) met Kevin Holland (23-9 MMA) in the welterweight main event. It was Thompson, 39, who stopped Holland via way to TKO in the fourth round.
Brendan Schaub believes Kevin Holland made mistake by making 'gentleman's agreement' with Stephen Thompson: "You need wins"
Josh Evanoff - December 7, 2022
Fighter-turned-podcaster Brendan Schaub believes Kevin Holland had the wrong game plan at UFC Orlando. Last Saturday night, ‘Trail Blazer’ made his return for the first time since being submitted by Khamzat Chimaev in September. Standing opposite Holland was former title challenger Stephen Thompson. ‘Wonderboy’ entered the contest on a two-fight losing streak.
What's next for Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland after UFC Orlando?
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2022
In the main event of UFC Orlando, a welterweight bout headlined the card as Stephen Thompson took on Kevin Holland. Thompson entered the fight on a two-fight losing streak after being outwrestled by Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns. With that, he made it clear he wanted to fight a striker and even turned down a matchup with Shavkat Rakhmonov. Meanwhile, Holland was coming off a submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev in a fight he took on a day’s notice which snapped his two-fight winning streak.
Michael Bisping critical of Kevin Holland’s “Fight IQ” in UFC loss to Stephen Thompson: “That was his ego getting the better of him”
Harry Kettle - December 5, 2022
Michael Bisping has questioned the logic of Kevin Holland in the wake of his defeat to Stephen Thompson last weekend. On Saturday night, Kevin Holland fell to a TKO loss at the hands of Stephen Thompson. The entertaining welterweight had a strong first few rounds but eventually, the karate star took over.
Stephen Thompson reveals the conversation he had with Kevin Holland during last night’s UFC Orlando main event
Lewis Simpson - December 4, 2022
Stephen Thompson returned to the win column in last night’s UFC Orlando bout with Kevin Holland. Thompson climbed to (17-6-1) snapping a two-fight skid after forcing Holland to retire on the stool as the fight was headed into the fifth and final round.
Stephen Thompson would “love” to welcome Conor McGregor back to the Octagon: “Let’s make it happen”
Harry Kettle - December 4, 2022
Stephen Thompson has expressed his interest in welcoming UFC star Conor McGregor back to the Octagon. Last night, Stephen Thompson put on a real show. The man known as ‘Wonderboy’ rolled back the years and, at the age of 39, stopped Kevin Holland via TKO. It was one of the best fights of the year with Holland likely winning the first round, only for Thompson to take over.
UFC Orlando Bonus Report: Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland get 'FOTN' honors
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2022
The Octagon returned to Florida for tonight’s UFC Orlando event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland. Tonight’s welterweight main event proved to be a thrilling back and forth war. Both men got off significant shots in the opening round and the frantic pace just continued into round two. However, in rounds three and four ‘Wonderboy’ turned the tide completely in his favor and began landing everything in his arsenal on ‘Trailblazer’. After narrowly surviving to see the horn at the end of round four, Holland’s corned stopped the fight in before the fifth and final round could begin.
UFC Orlando Results: Stephen Thompson TKO's Kevin Holland (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Orlando event is headlined by a welterweight contest featuring Stephen Thompson taking on Kevin Holland. Thompson (17-6-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after dropping back-to-back decisions to Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad. Prior to those setbacks, the former two-time welterweight title challenger was coming off wins over Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque.
UFC Orlando: 'Thompson vs. Holland' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2022
The Octagon returns to Florida for tonight’s UFC Orlando event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland. Thompson (16-6-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after dropping back-to-back decisions to Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad. Prior to those setbacks, the former two-time welterweight title challenger was coming off wins over Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque.
Stephen Thompson reveals funny story on how he spent a weekend in jail: "I'm never going back"
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2022
Stephen Thompson is known as one of, if not the nicest fighter in the UFC, but he has had a run-in with the law. Thompson is universally liked but ahead of his UFC Orlando main event fight against Kevin Holland, he revealed he spent a weekend in jail when he grew up. However, what he did was nothing serious as he says he got caught skinny dipping and quickly realized he was not cut out for jail.
Pro fighters make their picks for Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2022
In the main event of UFC Orlando, a welterweight bout headlines the card as Stephen Thompson takes on Kevin Holland. Heading into the fight, Thompson is a +118 underdog while ‘Trailblazer’ is a -150 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe it will be a very close and entertaining fight but they give the edge to Thompson due to his experience.
Stephen Thompson aiming for clash with Nick Diaz after UFC Orlando main event against Kevin Holland: "That would be really cool"
Josh Evanoff - November 29, 2022
UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson wouldn’t mind facing Nick Diaz if the former Strikeforce champion returns. ‘Wonderboy’ has been out of action since his loss to Belal Muhammad last December. The defeat was a brutal one for the Karate specialist, as it was his second in a row. He previously lost to Gilbert Burns at UFC 264 in July.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 103 with Stephen Thompson, Kyle Daukaus, Jonathan Pearce, and Natan Levy
Cole Shelton - November 29, 2022
The 103rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Orlando. We’re first joined by sixth-ranked UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson (1:55) ahead of his UFC Orlando main event. Next, UFC middleweight Kyle Daukaus (19:22) comes on. UFC featherweight Jonathan Pearce (36:40) then stops by. Closing out the program is UFC lightweight Natan Levy (45:13).