Stephen Thompson is developing into an intriguing welterweight contender.
The former kickboxing standout earned the most significant victory of his career to date on Sunday night, as he knocked out heavy-handed wrestler Jake Ellenberger with a spinning hook kick 4:29 into the first round of their “The Ultimate Fighter 21” finale headlining bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Thompson’s finish provided a fitting end to a weekend that featured more than its share of violent highlights. Here is a by-the-numbers look at “The Ultimate Fighter 21” Finale, with statistics courtesy of FightMetric.