MARCH 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
STEPHEN THOMPSON WELTERWEIGHT
14 WIN •
4 LOSS •
- KO
WELTERWEIGHT
14 WIN
4 LOSS
- KO
Michael Page: Me vs. Stephen Thompson 'could potentially be a boring fight' Michael Page says a fight with Stephen Thompson wouldn’t be as entertaining as people think.
Stephen Thompson addresses UFC 296 loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov: 'I'll be back stronger and better than ever' Stephen Thompson is staying positive following his submission loss at UFC 296.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joaquin Buckley ready to replace Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 because 'Wonderboy' will back out vs. Shavkat Rakhmanov Joaquin Buckley has an inkling that Stephen Thompson will not show up to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Stephen Thompson dismisses notion UFC is punishing him with Shavkat Rakhmonov fight Stephen Thompson insists he likes the Shavkat Rakhmonov matchup.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Stephen Thompson expects backpay after UFC 296, believes beating Shavkat Rakhmonov seals title shot Stephen Thompson isn’t sure, but the former UFC welterweight title challenger thinks he’s got some backpay coming to him.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson announced for UFC 296 A key welterweight bout between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Stephen Thompson is headed to UFC 296.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Stephen Thompson willing to fight Ian Garry, but sees Kamaru Usman as a 'no brainer': 'I am not a gatekeeper' Two-time UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson wants to make one final run at a belt and doesn’t think Ian Garry will get him there.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Stephen Thompson willing to fight Ian Garry, but sees Kamaru Usman as a 'no brainer': 'I am not a gatekeeper' Two-time UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson wants to make one final run at a belt and doesn’t think Ian Garry will get him there.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dana White on Stephen Thompson saying he wasn't paid for UFC 291: 'Guys don't just get paid to not fight' Dana White responds to controversy surrounding compensation (or lack there of) for Stephen Thompson making weight ahead of UFC 291.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Discussing the fallout of Stephen Thompson's decision to not fight at UFC 291 Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates Stephen Thompson’s decision to not fight Michel Pereira at UFC 291 after he missed weight.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Discussing the fallout of Stephen Thompson's decision to not fight at UFC 291 Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates Stephen Thompson’s decision to not fight Michel Pereira at UFC 291 after he missed weight.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Stephen Thompson reciprocates interest in fighting Kamaru Usman, wants it at UFC 295 Stephen Thompson is down to fight Kamaru Usman next.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kamaru Usman sees Stephen Thompson as only guy that makes sense for him next After losing out on the Khamzat Chimaev fight, Kamaru Usman sees Stephen Thompson as a logical next UFC opponent.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Stephen Thompson still not paid for UFC 291 but remains positive: 'I feel like they're going to do right by me' Stephen Thompson is confident the UFC will pay him for holding up his end of the deal at UFC 291.
JULY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 291 loses main card fight: Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira off Hours after Michel Pereira missed weight, his UFC 291 bout vs. Stephen Thompson was called off.
JULY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Stephen Thompson confident Leon Edwards 'picks apart' Colby Covington Stephen Thompson sees Leon Edwards picking apart Colby Covington.
JULY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Stephen Thompson inspired by 'predominantly a striker' Leon Edwards being UFC champion Stephen Thompson is excited to see a striker atop the UFC welterweight division.
APRIL 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Stephen Thompson: 'I still feel like I have the ability and youthfulness' to make another UFC title run Make no mistake about it: Stephen Thompson, at 40, is still gunning to become UFC champion.
APRIL 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Stephen Thompson: 'I still feel like I have the ability and youthfulness' to make another UFC title run Make no mistake about it: Stephen Thompson, at 40, is still gunning to become UFC champion.
APRIL 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira targeted for UFC 289 A welterweight contender bout between Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira is targeted for the UFC’s June pay-per-view event.
APRIL 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Stephen Thompson expects Kamaru Usman to avenge loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286 Stephen Thompson can’t ignore the way the rematch between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman was going before it ended.
MARCH 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jack Black reacts to Stephen Thompson's UFC on ESPN 42 win: 'Still got it' Jack Black was unable to be in Stephen Thompson’s corner at UFC on ESPN 42, but he was still paying close attention.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Stephen Thompson after UFC on ESPN 42 win? See whom Stephen Thompson should fight next after his victory over Kevin Holland in the UFC on ESPN 42 headliner.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Video: Stephen Thompson gets stitched up in aftermath of UFC on ESPN 42 battle Stephen Thompson face was a mess and required immediate medical treatment following his UFC on ESPN 42 slugfest with Kevin Holland.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Stephen Thompson tells UFC to 'give me a striker' on path to title after rebound win Stephen Thompson implored UFC matchmakers to give him more strikers after a Fight of the Night thriller with Kevin Holland at UFC Orlando.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
