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What's next for UFC Nashville main and co-main event fighters?
Cole Shelton - March 24, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with the exciting UFC Nashville card. In the co-main event, Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis met to settle their differences inside the Octagon. Meanwhile, in the main event, Anthony Pettis moved up to welterweight to take on Stephen Thompson.
Stephen Thompson issues statement following KO loss to Anthony Pettis
Christopher Taylor - March 23, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson took on former 155-pound champ Anthony Pettis in tonight’s UFC Nashville headliner. Both Pettis and Thompson entered tonight’s welterweight fight looking to rebound. “Showtime” was coming off a TKO loss to Tony Ferguson at UFC 229, while “Wonderboy” suffered a controversial decision loss to Darren Till in his most recent octagon appearance at UFC Liverpool.
Pros react to Anthony Pettis finishing Stephen Thompson
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. The bout marked Pettis’ first appearance at welterweight in over a decade.
UFC Nashville Results: Anthony Pettis KO's Stephen Thompson (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event is headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former division title challenger Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. Anthony Pettis will be returning to welterweight for the first time since 2008 for tonight’s contest with “Wonderboy”.
UFC Nashville weigh-in results: Pettis heavier than Wonderboy, one fighter misses mark
Tom Taylor - March 22, 2019
Tomorrow night, the UFC will return to our screens with the compelling UFC Nashville card. This card will be topped by an unexpected but undeniably compelling clash of strikers, as former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis moves up to welterweight to battle two-time title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.
If he beats Anthony Pettis at UFC Nashville, Stephen Thompson wants fight with Robbie Lawler next
James Lynch - March 22, 2019
Stephen Thompson still has Robbie Lawler on his mind “Wonderboy” asked for a fight with “Ruthless” last year only instead to see Lawler face off against Ben Askren at UFC 235. While he still needs to take care of business against Anthony Pettis this Saturday, Thompson is still interested in that fight and would love for that matchup to take place close to home.
EXCLUSIVE | Pro fighters make their picks for Anthony Pettis vs Stephen Thompson fight
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2019
The Octagon heads to Nashville, Tennessee this weekend, with a very interesting welterweight matchup in the main event. Former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will be moving up in weight to challenge former welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson. Ahead of this welterweight fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the fight.
Stephen Thompson feels he has quicker path to title after UFC 235, 'Nobody wants to see Thompson vs. Woodley 3'
Drake Riggs - March 20, 2019
Stephen Thompson is back! After 10 months away from the Octagon, a lot has happened. And because of that, ‘Wonderboy’ likes where he stands in the division. This Saturday night at UFC Nashville, Thompson is set to headline the event opposite former WEC and UFC lightweight champion, Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis.
Stephen Thompson rooting for Kamaru Usman in title fight with Tyron Woodley
Drake Riggs - January 21, 2019
When it comes to elite level strikers in MMA, a discussion can’t be had without mentioning the likes of welterweight’s ‘Wonderboy’ Stephen Thompson. A two-time title challenger, unfortunately for Thompson, he has yet to come out as a victor in his title opportunities.
Stephen Thompson vs Anthony Pettis targeted for March 23
Drake Riggs - January 15, 2019
The power of social media is real, people. Former WEC and UFC lightweight champion Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis has fought as low as 145-pounds in his career. Although it was a brief stint, Pettis did make the cut… At least for one fight.
Flashback | Watch Stephen Thompson score a spectacular head kick KO in Kickboxing
Chris Taylor - January 12, 2019
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson is currently awaiting his next assignment from UFC officials. “Wonderboy” was offered a fight with perennial division contender Santiago Ponzinibbio for next weekend’s UFC event in Brooklyn, but unfortunately for fight fans the hard-hitting Argentinian turned the bout down.
Stephen Thompson responds to former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis!
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has responded to former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. “Showtime” had called out “Wonderboy” for a scrap earlier this week posting the following on his official Instagram account.
Report | Two huge welterweight contender bouts in the works for early 2019
Tom Taylor - November 4, 2018
From the sounds of it, the first quarter of 2019 is going to be a busy stretch for the UFC welterweight division. According to BJPENN.COM’s Chris Taylor, the UFC is currently working on a pair of huge welterweight matchups for the New Year. The first is expected to pit former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler against two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. The second will see former ONE and Bellator welterweight kingpin Ben Askren make his Octagon debut opposite recent title challenger Darren Till. This just in! Per multiple sources close to the situation, the UFC is targeting the following two welterweight bouts for early 2019:Stephen Thompson vs Robbie Lawler and Ben Askren vs Darren Till. Neither fight has been officially signed but that is the intention.
Ben Askren says there are only two suitable opponents for his UFC debut
Christopher Taylor - November 4, 2018
Former Bellator and ONE Championship title holder Ben Askren will make his UFC debut in 2019 and claims there are only two suitable opponents for his first fight with the promotion. Ben Askren joined the ESPN crew during last night’s UFC 230 broadcast where he discussed being traded to the UFC and who he will likely square off with in his first octagon appearance.
Stephen Thompson updates on his potential fight with Robbie Lawler
Tom Taylor - October 18, 2018
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has repeatedly been linked to a January scrap with former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. As of yet, however, the bout is still not official. Speaking to MMANytt recently, Stephen Thompson updated on the status of this fight. Apparently, he’s all for it, and it now comes down to Robbie Lawler to make it happen.
EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson believes Darren Till was not 'even trying to make this weight'
Cole Shelton - October 11, 2018
Earlier this year, the UFC changed a card from Dublin, Ireland to Liverpool, England for one reason and one reason only: Darren Till. Till was on the rise to stardom after his stunning knockout win over Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone. Till would then take on top welterweight contender Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson.
EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson believes Tyron Woodley had a 'chip on his shoulder' for Darren Till fight
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2018
UFC’s welterweight title has been Tyron Woodley’s since July 2016. Since then, Woodley has gone on to defend the belt three times with another fight Woodley retained the belt because it was a draw.
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