Stephen Thompson is an American mixed martial artist, karateka, and model who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is known for his exceptional striking skills and polite and respectful demeanor. Thompson had a successful career as a full-contact kickboxer before entering MMA. He was undefeated in both amateur and professional kickboxing matches.
Thompson is currently ranked No. 9 in the UFC welterweight rankings. He is well-respected by fellow fighters, who consider him one of the most respectful individuals in the UFC. Thompson is scheduled to return to the octagon and take on his next rival, Joaquin Buckley, at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024.
How Tall is Stephen Thompson?
Stephen Thompson is 6 feet tall (183 cm). Thompson's height is relatively taller for the welterweight division in the UFC. Welterweight is a weight class with a maximum limit of 170 pounds (77 kg), and fighters in this division typically range in height from around 5'7" to 6'0" (170 cm to 183 cm).
Stephen Thompson’s UFC Record
Stephen Thompson has won 17 fights and lost seven, and one of his fights has ended in a draw as of September 26, 2024. Thompson has secured eight victories by knockout, one by submission, and eight by decision. He has also suffered one knockout, one submission, and five decision losses.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 17-7-1 | Shavkat Rakhmonov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 296 | December 16, 2023 | 2 | 4:56 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 17–6–1 | Kevin Holland | TKO (corner stoppage) | UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland | December 3, 2022 | 4 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Loss | 16–6–1 | Belal Muhammad | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | December 18, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 16–5–1 | Gilbert Burns | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 264 | July 10, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 16–4–1 | Geoff Neal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | December 19, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 15–4–1 | Vicente Luque | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 244 | November 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Loss | 14–4–1 | Anthony Pettis | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis | March 23, 2019 | 2 | 4:55 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Loss | 14–3–1 | Darren Till | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till | May 27, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Liverpool, England |
| Win | 14–2–1 | Jorge Masvidal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 217 | November 4, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Loss | 13–2–1 | Tyron Woodley | Decision (majority) | UFC 209 | March 4, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Draw | 13–1–1 | Tyron Woodley | Draw (majority) | UFC 205 | November 12, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Win | 13–1 | Rory MacDonald | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson | June 18, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 12–1 | Johny Hendricks | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | February 6, 2016 | 1 | 3:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 11–1 | Jake Ellenberger | KO (spinning wheel kick) | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | July 12, 2015 | 1 | 4:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 10–1 | Patrick Côté | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 178 | September 27, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 9–1 | Robert Whittaker | TKO (punches) | UFC 170 | February 22, 2014 | 1 | 3:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 8–1 | Chris Clements | TKO (punches) | UFC 165 | September 21, 2013 | 2 | 1:27 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 7–1 | Nah-Shon Burrell | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 160 | May 25, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 6–1 | Matt Brown | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 145 | April 21, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Win | 6–0 | Dan Stittgen | KO (head kick) | UFC 143 | February 4, 2012 | 1 | 4:13 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
FAQs on Stephen Thompson
A. Stephen Thompson's professional MMA record was 17 wins, 7 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."
A. Yes, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson makes an appearance in the fifth season of Cobra Kai.
A. He weighs 170 lb (77 kgs).
