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Stephen Thompson KO’d debut opponent with ‘beautiful’ head kick before ‘cleanest celebration’ of all time

Thompson’s unique fighting style immediately caught the attention of UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Alongside his broadcast buddy Mike Goldberg, Rogan marveled at the karate expert throughout his first ...
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Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson returns against Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Nashville

The post Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson returns against Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Nashville appeared first on ClutchPoints. On July 12, the UFC’s spotlight returns to Nashville, Tennessee, and with it comes ...
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Stephen Thompson snubs the two men to have knocked him out when naming hardest hitter he’s encountered

Stephen Thompson has come across some incredibly dangerous competitors during his career. Even as the oldest fighter on the current UFC roster, ‘Wonderboy’ is proving to be a specialist who very few ...
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Stephen Thompson brought UFC legend out of retirement for training camp against 17-1 prospect

Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson has been working with one of his former UFC foes from nearly a decade ago. The two-time welterweight title challenger is set to return this weekend in the co-main event of ...
Total Pro Sports

Stephen Thompson Thanks Fans After UFC Nashville Injury: “Shin Split To The Bone”

There’s no doubt that MMA is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, where a single wrong move can lead to serious, even life-threatening injuries. Fighters often break bones and tear muscles ...
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Stephen Thompson’s former coach believes his age influenced the judges in controversial UFC Nashville loss

Legendary coach Ray Longo came to the defense of his former pupil Stephen Thompson after UFC Nashville. Former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson lost to Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Nashville, but not in ...
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Stephen Thompson surprisingly names former opponent among legends in list of MMA’s greatest strikers

Stephen Thompson recently used his striking expertise to bring MMA’s best stand-up fighters together. This weekend, one of the best strikers in UFC history returns to the Octagon, as Alex Pereira ...
Sports Illustrated

Stephen Thompson draws surprise name for UFC return

Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson is reportedly booked to return at UFC Nashville on July 12, against an opponent nobody saw coming. Thompson is riding out the twilight years of his career. Formerly a ...
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‘Dead immediately’… Stephen Thompson hilariously reacted to devastating first KO loss of his career

Stephen Thompson is one of the greatest strikers that we’ve ever seen inside the Octagon. During his incredible UFC career, Thompson has recorded some remarkable knockouts and wins as a result of the ...
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Stephen Thompson shares positive update and return timeline after gruesome shin injury suffered at UFC Nashville

Former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson shared a positive update after his shin was cut wide open at UFC Nashville. Stephen Thompson suffered more than a defeat at UFC Nashville earlier this ...
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Stephen Thompson pivots away from ‘NMF’ moniker as he calls for judging ‘education’ after UFC Nashville loss

Former UFC title challenger Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson wants to see significant reform in MMA judging after UFC Nashville. UFC star Stephen Thompson lost his fifth fight over his last six ...