![]() ![]() He was the #1 ranked fighter in World Combat League at the end of 2006. He went undefeated during that year earning wins over opponents such as Antoine McRae, Armin Mrkanovic, James DeCore, Tim Williams and Carlos Tearney. In 2006, Thompson joined the newly created World Combat League. Thompson has performed along with his father at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in the “Athletes Project”, and has appeared in several TV commercials. Thompson has also been featured in Martial Arts Digest magazine, Fighter magazine, and MMA Authority magazine. Thompson won the fight by technical knockout in the third round. On SeptemThompson faced Freddie Espiricueta at the APEX – Undisputed event in Montreal, Canada. On Thompson rematched Kadir Kadri at Martial Arts May-Hem 05 in Greenville, South Carolina. He won the fight by technical knockout in the fifth round. On DecemThompson traveled to Montreal, Canada to face Eric Boudreau at "La renaissance du Kickboxing" event. He turned professional on against Kadir Kadri who he defeated by knockout in the fifth round. Thompson's father, Ray, is his trainer and manager.Īs an amateur kickboxer Thompson amassed 16 titles and finished his career with a record of 37 wins, 18 by knockout and no losses. Mixed martial arts career Early career in kickboxing Thompson graduated from high school in 2001 and is the Head Instructor of the children's karate program at Upstate Karate. He studies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Machado who is also his brother-in-law. He holds black belt ranks in Tetsushin-ryū Kempo, American Kickboxing and Jujutsu. Thompson started competing in kickboxing and karate at the age of 15. Thompson started training at the age of three, under the guidance of his father, Ray Thompson, a former professional kickboxer and owner of Upstate Karate, a karate school in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Thompson was born on February 11, 1983, in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Thompson is well known for his polite demeanor, and is often cited by other fighters as one of the most respectful fighters in the UFC. As of October 24, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC welterweight rankings. Thompson is regarded as one of the most accomplished strikers in the UFC. As a full-contact kickboxer, Thompson was undefeated through 37 amateur and 20 matches. Thompson currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ![]() Stephen Thompson (born February 11, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer.
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