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Stephen Thompson critical of scoring in UFC Nashville loss: 'I didn't lose that fight'
Stephen Thompson reacts to the disputed scoring of his split decision loss to Gabriel Bonfim at UFC on ESPN 70.
Stephen Thompson pivots away from ‘NMF’ moniker as he calls for judging ‘education’ after UFC Nashville loss
UFC star Stephen Thompson lost his fifth fight over his last six appearances at UFC Nashville on Saturday against Gabriel Bonfim, but didn’t walk away as the rightful loser in his own mind.
Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson is the oldest fighter in the UFC, yet still a babyface
Stephen Thompson enters his UFC Nasvhille bout on Saturday as the oldest fighter on the UFC roster, but he's not done yet.
Ray Longo gets 'conspiratorial' in explaining Stephen Thompson's loss at UFC on ESPN 70
Thompson (17-9-1 MMA, 12-9-1 UFC) lost a split decision to Gabriel Bonfim (18-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in Saturday's co-main event at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. – a decision many observers deemed controversial. Longo also thought "Wonderboy" won the fight and explained why he thinks Thompson being 42 factored into the judges' decision.
Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim UFC Nashville result: ‘Wonderboy’ suffers horror injury in controversial defeat
Stephen Thompson’s octagon return ended in yet another defeat after he suffered a gruesome injury against Gabriel Bonfim tonight at UFC Nashville.
Stephen Thompson provides update on gnarly shin injury at UFC Nashville
Stephen Thompson has given an update on his nasty shin injury suffered during his UFC Nashville loss against Gabriel Bonfim.
UFC on ESPN 70 results: Gabriel Bonfim hands Stephen Thompson his third straight loss
Fair or foul? The UFC Nashville crowd heavily booed Gabriel Bonfim's split decision win over Stephen Thompson.
Stephen Thompson Thanks Fans After UFC Nashville Injury: “Shin Split To The Bone”
Stephen Thompson thanks fans after UFC Nashville injury, reveals his shin split to the bone in gruesome update following fight cancellation.
With 2 fights left on deal, Stephen Thompson embracing career ‘crossroads’ ahead of UFC Nashville
The booking was a surprising one to most, but not Thompson. The 42-year-old, who looks to bounce back from a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307 this past October, has been the guy fighting the top contenders,
‘Shin is split to the bone’: Stephen Thompson releases first statement after controversial UFC Nashville loss
Stephen Thompson didn't address the controversial judging in the UFC Nashville co-main event, but the shin injury he suffered in the fight is more gnarly than expected. Thompson was on the wrong end of a split decision to Gabriel Bonfim on Saturday's UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena.
Stephen Thompson speaks out after controversial UFC Nashville defeat and nasty shin injury
Stephen Thompson has spoken out following his contentious loss at UFC Nashville. ‘Wonderboy’ took on Gabriel Bonfim, a rising star in the welterweight division, in the co-main event of Saturday night’s card.
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'Wonderboy' Unhappy with Scorecards in UFC Nashville Defeat
Now that he’s had time to process his latest Octagon appearance, Stephen Thompson admits that he thought he deserved the nod ...
Dana White talks skidding Stephen Thompson's fighting future after UFC on ESPN 70 loss
Dana White discussed what's next for Stephen Thompson after he suffered his third-straight loss at UFC on ESPN 70.
Rising contender wins controversial decision over fan favorite at UFC Nashville
Former title challenger Stephen Thompson entered the cage looking to snap a two-fight skid when he met Gabriel Bonfim in the UFC Nashville co-main event.
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UFC Nashville: ‘Lewis vs. Teixeira’ Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Tennessee for tonight's UFC Nashville event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Derrick Lewis vs.
With contract winding down, Stephen Thompson hopes UFC journey marches on
At 42, Stephen Thompson is still trucking and hopes to continue doing so for the UFC beyond his current contract.