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Free fight! Watch Stephen Thompson KO Robert Whittaker at UFC 170 (full video)

There's no arguing that Stephen Thompson is one of the best Welterweight fighters in the world.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) knockout artist has quickly risen to mixed martial arts (MMA) with a six-fight win streak and three first-round finishes over the likes of former UFC champion Johny Hendricks, veteran Jake Ellenberger, and current Middleweight contender Robert Whittaker.

Currently scheduled to take on No. 1 ranked Welterweight Rory MacDonald at UFC Fight Night 89 on June 18 in Ottawa, Canada, "Wonderboy"will have the opportunity to capture the victory needed to challenger for a championship.