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Stephen Thompson Reflects On Retirement Before Last UFC Fight
Thompson ended his career with a knockout and said he is leaving the sport to spend more time with his young family.
- On Saturday, November 14, fan favorite Stephen Thompson officially retired after knocking out Charles Radtke with a spinning kick at UFC 334, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- The 43-year-old Thompson, recently welcoming a baby daughter, decided to step away to enjoy family time rather than absorbing more damage in the dangerous sport of MMA.
- Ending his final match at 2 minutes, 54 seconds of Round 3, Thompson finished his 16-year MMA career with an 18-9-1 record despite Radtke controlling the first two rounds with takedowns.
- As his career highlights played in the arena, Thompson became teary-eyed alongside his father, Pops, and UFC analyst Joe Rogan, saying, "We wouldn't have this sport if it wasn't for my fans."
- Throughout a storied career defeating notable names like Jorge Masvidal, Thompson retires having twice challenged Tyron Woodley for the welterweight title while aiming to leave as a "good guy.
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Stephen Thompson Bids Emotional Farewell to the Octagon After Spinning Wheel Kick KO at UFC 334
Ahead of UFC 334, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson revealed that he was eyeing a fairytale ending at Madison Square Garden in the final UFC fight of his career. What unfolded tonight delivered everything Thompson could have asked for in a retirement fight. The 43-year-old closed out his career with one of his signature moves, a spinning […]
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Stephen Thompson Retires After UFC 334
Long-time UFC fan favorite Stephen Thompson officially announced his retirement following his win over Charles Radtke at UFC 334. In the final fight of his UFC career, Thompson knocked out Radtke at UFC 334, which took place on Saturday, November 14, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Stephen Thompson Retires The […]
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