UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson has his mind set on getting back to a title shot and hopes to face the winner of Robbie Lawler vs. Rafael dos Anjos to get there.
At UFC 217, Jorge Masvidal will look to pressure Stephen Thompson en route to victory. Masvidal doesn’t think Thompson can handle the storm he plans to bring.
Though Stephen Thompson wasn’t able to dethrone Tyron Woodley and take home a belt, but he’s looking at his fight against Jorge Masvidal as a chance to get back on track to another shot.
Stephen Thompson knocked out Johny Hendricks at UFC Fight Night 82 and thinks he’s ready for a title shot. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
Stephen Thompson plans to use his flashy striking skills to defeat Johny Hendricks at UFC Fight Night 82. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
UFC Fight Night 82’s main event pits the no. 2 ranked Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks against the no. 8 ranked Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang