For nearly five years, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson has been a stalwart near the top of the rankings in the welterweight division.
Following high profile wins over ex-champion Johny Hendricks and former title challenger Rory MacDonald, the 37-year-old karate stylist finally positioned himself for a title shot. While he came up short in a pair of fights against Tyron Woodley in 2016 and 2017, Thompson remained a top contender in the division.
While he’s had to suffer through a couple of tough losses in recent years, Thompson has also dismantled Jorge Masvial and earned Fight of the Night honors for his battle with Vicente Luque.