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Stephen Thompson Vows to be Back “Better Than Ever”, Following UFC 296 Defeat
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson is about to turn 41 years old. But, it seems pretty clear “Wonderboy” has no intention of hanging up the gloves, following his latest defeat.
Thompson faced rising, welterweight contender, Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 296 … Read More
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson, Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book fights for the remainder of its 2023 schedule, as recently it was announced that Shavkat Rakmonov will battle Stephen Thompson and that Tony Ferguson will face Paddy Pimblett.
The match-ups will be … Read More
Stephen Thompson Posts Statement Following Cancellation of Michel Pereira Bout
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson has shared out a statement, in which the welterweight’s outlined why he and his camp have declined to fight Michel Pereira tonight, after the latter missed weight Friday.
Pereira came in several pounds over the … Read More
UFC 264 Free Fight: Stephen Thompson vs Vicente Luque
Stephen Thompson is “Leaning” Towards Jorge Masvidal in Kamaru Usman Rematch
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal came up short in his first fight with Kamaru Usman. But, it looks like Stephen Thompson believes that won’t be the case at UFC 261.
Recently the UFC announced that Masvidal will face the welterweight … Read More
Stephen Thompson Argues Fight With Kamaru Usman “Makes Sense”
By FCF Staff
Following Kamaru Usman’s win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 258, the welterweight champ called for a rematch with Jorge Masvidal. But, Stephen Thompson believes he should be next in line for a title shot.
After Usman stopped … Read More
Stephen Thompson: Gilbert Burns Will be Kamaru Usman’s “Toughest Fight”
By FCF Staff
Kamaru Usman has faced and defeated several, highly regarded welterweights to date. But, Stephen Thompson believes Gilbert Burns will be the champion’s toughest fight yet.
Burns has been booked to fight Usman at UFC 258 on Februarys … Read More
UFC Vegas 17: Stephen Thompson vs Geoff Neal – Fight Preview
Report: UFC Working on Stephen Thompson – Geoff Neal Bout
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build out its upcoming schedule, and it’s being reported that the promotion is working on a fight between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal.
The UFC is hoping to have the welterweights … Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Tells Stephen Thompson They’re “Fighting Next”
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson recently began campaigning for a fight with Leon Edwards, but it looks like Khamzat Chimaev has a different plan for “Wonderboy”.
On Tuesday, Thompson used Twitter for the first time to call a fighter out, … Read More
Stephen Thompson Calls Out Leon Edwards “With All Due Respect”
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson apparently had never called out someone on Twitter, but recently “Wonderboy” changed that by challenging Leon Edwards.
The 37-year-old Thompson (15-4-1) hasn’t fought since last November, when he outscored Vicent Luque for the decision win. … Read More
Stephen Thompson’s “Ready” to See Tyron Woodley “Finish” Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodleyis finally going to face his rival Colby Covington tonight at UFC Vegas 11, and his former foe, Stephen Thompson, will be rooting for the former champ.
Covington and Woodley have been feuding through the media … Read More
Stephen Thompson Outlines Why He’d Prefer to Fight Leon Edwards Over Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson is hoping to secure a match-up with a top-five ranked welterweight for his next bout, and recently “Wonderboy” outlined why he’d prefer to face Leon Edwards over Colby Covington.
Thompson (15-4-1) is coming off a … Read More
UFC 244: Stephen Thompson Breaks Down Upcoming Bout With Vicente Luque
By FCF Staff
Recently it was announced that Stephen Thompson will battle Vicente Luque at UFC 244, and it looks like “Wonderboy” won’t be looking past the surging welterweight.
Heading into the upcoming fight, Luque (17-6-1) is riding a six-fight … Read More
Stephen Thompson Proposes Bout With Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson is targeting a return to the Octagon, and the welterweight contender is interested in fighting Rafael dos Anjos.
Thompson is coming off a knockout loss to Anthony Pettis in March, which marked the first time … Read More
UFC Nashville: Stephen Thompson Comments on First KO Loss of Career
By FCF Staff
After competing in over 50 kickboxing matches and nearly 20 MMA fights, Stephen Thompson has finally been knocked out.
Thompson faced Anthony Pettis in the headliner of UFC Nashville last night. Thompson appeared to be getting the … Read More
UFC Nashvhille: Anthony Pettis Knocks Out Stephen Thompson With Vicious Superman Punch
By FCF Staff
Not only did Anthony Pettis win his UFC welterweight debut tonight, “Showtime” did so in emphatic fashion.
Pettis faced longtime welterweight contender Stephen Thompson in the main event of UFC Nasvhille and knocked the latter out with … Read More