17
17
Wins
9
Losses
1
Draws
53%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
20-0-0
Kickboxing
2010
Pro Debut
Biography
Stephen Randall Thompson is an American professional mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer. Thompson currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As a full-contact kickboxer, Thompson was undefeated through 37 amateur and 20 professional matches.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy46%
Takedown accuracy36%
4.05
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
3
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0.23
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0
avg
Submissions
0.47
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 191 cmUFC debut Feb. 4, 2012Born Greenville, United StatesTeam Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center
How He Wins
KO / TKO8
Decision6
Submission1
Finish Rate
53%
9 of 17
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
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Mixed Martial Arts27 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Gabriel BonfimH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Loss |  Joaquin BuckleyH2H | KO (punch) | R3 | UFC 307 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| Loss |  Shavkat RakhmonovH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC 296 | Dec 16, 2023 |
| Win | Kevin HollandH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R4 | UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland | Dec 3, 2022 |
| Loss | Belal MuhammadH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | Dec 18, 2021 |
| Loss | Gilbert BurnsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 264 | Jul 10, 2021 |
| Win | Geoff NealH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Win | Vicente LuqueH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 244 | Nov 2, 2019 |
| Loss | Anthony PettisH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis | Mar 23, 2019 |
| Loss |  Darren TillH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till | May 27, 2018 |
| Win | Jorge MasvidalH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 217 | Nov 4, 2017 |
| Loss | Tyron WoodleyH2H | Decision (majority) | R5 | UFC 209 | Mar 4, 2017 |
| Draw | Tyron WoodleyH2H | Draw (majority) | R5 | UFC 205 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| Win |  Rory MacDonaldH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Win | Johny HendricksH2H | |TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | Feb 6, 2016 |
| Win | Jake EllenbergerH2H | KO (spinning wheel kick) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Win | Patrick CôtéH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 178 | Sep 27, 2014 |
| Win |  Robert WhittakerH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 170 | Feb 22, 2014 |
| Win | Chris ClementsH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC 165 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| Win | Nah-Shon BurrellH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 160 | May 25, 2013 |
| Loss | Matt BrownH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 145 | Apr 21, 2012 |
| Win | Dan Stittgen | KO (head kick) | R1 | UFC 143 | Feb 4, 2012 |
| Win | Patrick MandioH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Fight Party: Masquerade Fight Party | Oct 1, 2011 |
| Win | William KuhnH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Xtreme Chaos 2 | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Win | Marques WorrellH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Fight Party: Greenville Kage Fighting 2 | Sep 18, 2010 |
| Win | Daniel Finz | TKO (punches) | R1 | Fight Party: Xtreme Cage Fighting 2 | May 22, 2010 |
| Win | Jeremy JolesH2H | TKO (head kick and punches) | R2 | Fight Party: Greenville Kage Fighting | Feb 5, 2010 |
Kickboxing& Muay Thai20-0-0
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Raymond Daniels | Knee injury | R1 | World Combat League | Jan 20, 2007 |
| Win | Carlos Tearney | Points | R2 | World Combat League | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Win | Tim Williams | KO (Head kick) | R1 | World Combat League | 2006 |
| Win | James DeCore | KO (Head kick) | R1 | World Combat League | 2006 |
| Win | Armin Mrkanovic | Points | R1 | World Combat League | 2006 |
| Win | Antoine McRae | TKO (Referee stoppage) | R1 | World Combat League | 2006 |
| Win | Jose Louriero | TKO (Referee stoppage) | R1 | World Combat League | Jan 21, 2006 |
| Win | John Marzullo | Points | — | World Combat League | Jan 21, 2006 |
| Win | Freddie Espiricueta | TKO | R3 | APEX - UNDISPUTED | Sep 3, 2005 |
| Win | Walter Baric | KO (Right cross) | R1 | — | Jul 2, 2005 |
| Win | Kadir Kadri | Decision (Unanimous) | R7 | Martial Arts May-Hem 05 | May 21, 2005 |
| Win | Eric Boudreau | TKO (Right cross) | R5 | La renaissance du Kickboxing | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Win | Jason Reeves | KO (Right cross) | R1 | IKF Full Contact Kickboxing | Nov 6, 2004 |
| Win | Kadir Kadri | TKO (Left hook to the body) | R5 | IKF Full Contact Kickboxing | May 15, 2004 |
| Win | Eli Thompson | TKO | R2 | ISKA 21st Century Warriors | Jul 19, 2002 |
Related Fighters
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