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Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson is reportedly booked to return at UFC Nashville on July 12, against an opponent nobody saw coming. Thompson is riding out the twilight years of his career.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 30

UFC Nashville adds Stephen Thompson – Gabriel Bonfim

The UFC is heading to Nashville on July 12th and today the promotion announced a big time welterweight contest that’ll go down on the card. Former title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (17-8-1) will look to defend his spot in the rankings as he takes on Brazilian Gabriel Bonfim (17-1).

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 20

Islam Makhachev’s ‘Worst Nightmare’ Exposes Holes In P4P King’s Fight Game

The lightweight boogeyman, Islam Makhachev, has finally moved up to the 170-lbs division after years of dominance in lightweight. The pound-for-pound king made the decision after Jack Della Maddalena beat Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in spectacular fashion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 10

Stephen Thompson reveals origin of ‘Wonderboy’ nickname he still uses as 42-year-old UFC legend

Ever wondered how Stephen Thompson got his nickname? Fighting in his forties, two-time UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson still goes by his iconic nickname ‘Wonderboy’ decades after it was coined.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 18

George St-Pierre’s secret training method that made him the GOAT exposed by Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson

Georges St-Pierre is undeniably one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, with Stephen Thompson revealing the one thing he did that allowed him to excel to the pinnacle of the sport.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 17

Ethan Thompson's Two-Way Deal with Magic a 'Dream Come True'

ORLANDO, Fla. – For several months, the locker between Goga Bitadze and two-way guard Mac McClung in the Orlando Magic's Kia Center changeroom sat empty.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 13

UFC Tampa Main Event Preview and Prediction: Colby Covington – Joaquin Buckley

Tomorrow night, the UFC heads to Tampa for the final card of 2024. In the main event, former interim welterweight champion Colby “Chaos” Covington (17-4) fights for the first time in nearly a year as he takes on surging top welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley (20-6).

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 11

UFC Tampa: Joaquin Buckley Reveals How He Broke Down Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson

In the fight game, they often say the battle is won in the preparation— that much was clear for Joaquin Buckley in his last fight against Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson.

College Football News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / November 21

Behind Enemy Lines: Five Questions for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Stephen Thompson

The Louisville football program is finally returning to L&N Stadium after a month away from home, hosting Pitt for their final home game of the 2024 season.

Stephen Thompson Jr.: A Case for the Bucks

The Wisconsin Herd, the G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, has seen an exceptional start to the 2024-25 season from guard Stephen Thompson Jr..

College Football News / Cal Bears on SI / October 10

Pittsburgh Beat Writer Answers 5 Question About Pitt

Each week we ask a reporter who covers Cal’s next opponent five questions about that opponent. This week we asked Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette five questions about Pitt, which is 5-0 and hosts Cal (3-2) on Saturday (12:30 p.m.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 5

Joaquin Buckley devastatingly knocks out Stephen Thompson at UFC 307

Joaquin Buckley shocked fight fans around the world when he delivered a knockout blow to Stephen Thompson in the third round of their UFC 307 bout. The fight, which had been closely contested up until that point, took a dramatic turn as Buckley landed a devastating right hand that sent Thompson crashing to the canvas.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / October 2

41-year-old ‘Wonderboy’ still legitimate striking threat in the welterweight division, admits Kamaru Usman

Stephen Thompson, famously known as ‘Wonderboy,’ will participate in his 26th professional fight against rising welterweight Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / October 2

B/R Exclusive: Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson Talks UFC 307 and Fighting Father Time

Stephen Thompson is one of the most experienced fighters in the UFC welterweight division, with 20 appearances to his credit, including two close misses for…

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 2

UFC 307 Betting Preview: Alex Pereira Will Dispense Another Beatdown

It’s no offense to Khalil Rountree Jr., who seems like a nice man, but he shouldn’t be fighting for the light heavyweight crown this weekend at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 26

Stephen Thompson Discusses Big Conflict Against Shavkat Rakhmonov

Stephen Thompson expressed his thoughts about the fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov, which he lost by submission. So, when Shavkat Rakhmonov said he would outstrike him in their fight last December, he wasn’t surprised.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 25

Stephen Thompson’s Disappointment Over UFC 307 Prelims Placement

Stephen Thompson was looking forward to a five-round battle against Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307 and was sure that experience would make a difference in this aspect.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 4

Jorge Masvidal lays down ‘game plan’ for UFC return and fight Stephen Thompson

Jorge Masvidal is a prominent figure in the world of combat sports. He was one of the top fighters in the UFC at 170 lbs since joining in 2013. However, after his defeat against Gilbert Burns on April 8 at UFC 287, Masvidal announced his retirement from the octagon.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / June 15, 2024

Stephen Thompson Says Farewell to Steelers Nation

Here it is, the end of an era. Friday was my last day with the FanNation Pittsburgh team. After two years of writing about the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers, I’ll be taking some time to myself.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 18, 2024

UFC May Want to Schedule MVP Against Other Strikers Like “Wonderboy” Thompson

Michael Page brought all of the things people have come to expect from him to his UFC 299 debut. The English fighter showcased his open karate style. While Page didn’t leave the octagon with a spectacular knockout, picking up a win over respected UFC veteran Kevin Holland was a good step forward.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 13, 2023

Stephen Thompson Net Worth 2023: How rich is the UFC welterweight legend?

Today, we look at Stephen Thompson‘s net worth, salary, personal life, and more. Born on 11 February 1983, Stephen “The Wonderboy” Thompson started training when he was three years old.

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