Stephen Thompson Next Fight

American MMA fighter Stephen Thompson was born on February 11, 1983, in Simpsonville, South Carolina, U.S. Before being recognized in MMA, Thompson was a celebrated kickboxer with no losses to his name in the professional circuit. ‘Wonderboy’ made his octagon debut at UFC 143 and won the bout via a head kick knockout in the first round in 2012. Ever since Thompson has had nineteen fights in the promotion so far.

At the age of 15, Thompson began his journey in kickboxing and karate. He has attained black belt levels in Tetsushin-ryū Kempo, American Kickboxing, and Jujutsu. In addition, he is a student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Machado, who happens to be his brother-in-law. Thompson completed high school in 2001 and currently serves as the Head Instructor for the children's karate program at Upstate Karate.

Thompson fights in the welterweight division and currently maintains a professional record of 17 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw (17-6-1). As of December 2023, Thompson is placed at #6 in the UFC welterweight rankings.

Stephen Thompson Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location

Stephen Thompson’s next fight is scheduled against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 296. This fight is set to take place on December 16, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

Thompson is currently the 6th ranked welterweight in the UFC, whereas the undefeated prospect Shavkat Rakhmonov sits at 5th spot.

Stephen Thompson Record

Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw (17-6-1). Out of his 17 victories, 8 wins came in the form of a knockout, 1 via submission, and 8 wins by decision. He has fought 19 times in the UFC and maintains a record of 12 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses within the organization (12-6-1).

Shavkat Rakhmonov Record

Kazakhstan’s Shavkat Rakhmonov holds an unblemished professional record of 17 wins in 17 fights (17-0-0). On top of this impressive feat, Rakhmonov also maintains a 100% finish rate. He made his debut in the UFC on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254 and has won all the 5 fights he has fought in this promotion (5-0-0).

Stephen Thompson Last Fight

Stephen Thompson’s last fight was against Kevin ‘Trailblazer’ Holland at UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland. Despite Holland's initial onslaught in Round 1, Thompson weathered blows and retaliated with accurate strikes. In Round 2, Thompson's diverse attacks gained momentum, exploiting Holland's damaged right hand. Thompson skillfully defended takedowns, delivering a variety of strikes, including liver kicks. In Round 4, a corner stoppage due to Holland's impaired right hand secured Thompson's victory via TKO. Both the fighters received Fight Of The Night honors for their mesmerizing clash.

Last Updated On December 11, 2023