Stephen Thompson is finally getting what he has deserved for the past six months: a title shot. He’s fighting Tyron Woodley for the UFC welterweight championship on the biggest stage possible — the pay-per-view main card of UFC 205, the promotion’s Madison Square Garden debut.
“Wonderboy” has been eyeing a shot at the belt ever since his upset win over Johny Hendricks this past February, but had to dominate Rory MacDonald in June and constantly call out the new champion to receive the long-awaited good news.
Although only recently confirmed, Woodley vs. Thompson has apparently been in the works since “The Chosen One’s” title win over Robbie Lawler three months ago.