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UFC 334 results: Stephen Thompson walks into retirement with classic KO
- 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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