Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson is an American mixed martial artist who was born on February 11, 1983. He fights in the highly competitive welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Throughout his professional MMA career, Thompson has compiled an impressive record of 17 wins, seven losses, and one draw (17-7-1) as of September 26, 2024. Among his notable triumphs are wins over notable fighters like Geoff Neal and former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal.
Stephen Thompson holds the No. 9 position in the UFC's welterweight standings as of September 26, 2024. In addition to his extraordinary fighting skills, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson has garnered widespread admiration for his unwavering respect and sportsmanship. This has earned him respect and high regard from his fellow fighters within the UFC community.
How old is Stephen Thompson?
Stephen Thompson is 41 years old, as of September 2024. He was born on 11th February 1983 in Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA.
Early Life of Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson, born on February 11, 1983, hails from Simpsonville, South Carolina. Growing up in a family with two sisters and two brothers, Thompson embarked on his martial arts journey at a tender age under the guidance of his father, Ray Thompson. Ray himself is a kickboxer and the proud owner of Upstate Karate, a respected karate school in Simpsonville.
By the time Thompson turned 15, he was already engrossed in kickboxing and karate competitions. Over the years, he has attained black belt rankings in Tetsushin ryū Kempo, American Kickboxing, and Jujutsu. Furthermore, he honed his skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of Carlos Machado, who also happens to be his brother-in-law.
Stephen Thompson entered the UFC octagon on February 4th, 2012, at UFC 143, taking the place of the injured Mike Stumpf. Originally set to fight Justin Edwards, fate intervened once more as Edwards also got injured. As a result, Dan Stittgen was chosen as the replacement opponent to face Thompson. He put on an impressive show by delivering a first-round knockout after landing a head kick to Stittgen to win the fight. His incredible performance granted him the deserved "Knockout of the Night."
FAQs on Stephen Thompson's Age
A. Stephen Thompson holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins, seven losses, and 1 draw (17-6-1) as of September 26, 2024.
A. Stephen Thompson competes in the Welterweight division of the UFC.
A. Stephen Thompson is often referred to as "Wonderboy" by fans and fellow fighters in the MMA community.
A. He is 41 years old as of September 2024.
A. He was born on February 11, 1983.
