Stephen Thompson Record, stats and next fight

17-9-1 (W-L-D)

8Wins by knockout

1Wins by submission

5First round finishes

Stephen Thompson — Photo : Cpl. Devin Nichols, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Stats and record

27Pro fights

53%Finish rate

22UFC fights

2Title fights

8Performance bonuses

3Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO8 (47 %)

Submission1 (6 %)

Decision8 (47 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO2 (22 %)

Submission1 (11 %)

Decision6 (67 %)

Profile

Age: 43 years
Born: February 11, 1983
Birthplace: Simpsonville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach: 75" (191 cm)
Division: Welterweight
Fighting out of: Simpsonville, South Carolina, U.S.
Team: Upstate Karate Pitch Black MMA Serra-Longo Fight Team
Trainer: Ray Thompson Carlos Machado
UFC debut: February 4, 2012

Fight history

Loss

vs Gabriel Bonfim

UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Method
Decision (split)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Joaquin Buckley

UFC 307 · Oct 5, 2024 · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Method
KO (punch)

Round
3

Time
2:17
Loss

vs Shavkat Rakhmonov

UFC 296 · Dec 16, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)

Round
2

Time
4:56
Win

vs Kevin Holland Bonus

UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland · Dec 3, 2022 · Orlando, Florida, United States

Method
TKO (corner stoppage)

Round
4

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Belal Muhammad

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus · Dec 18, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Gilbert Burns

UFC 264 · Jul 10, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Geoff Neal Bonus

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal · Dec 19, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Vicente Luque Bonus

UFC 244 · Nov 2, 2019 · New York City, New York, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00

Show 19 earlier fights

Loss

vs Anthony Pettis

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis · Mar 23, 2019 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Method
KO (punches)

Round
2

Time
4:55
Loss

vs Darren Till

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till · May 27, 2018 · Liverpool, England

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Jorge Masvidal

UFC 217 · Nov 4, 2017 · New York City, New York, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Tyron Woodley Title

UFC 209 · Mar 4, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (majority)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Draw

vs Tyron Woodley Title Bonus

UFC 205 · Nov 12, 2016 · New York City, New York, United States

Method
Draw (majority)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Rory MacDonald

UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson · Jun 18, 2016 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Johny Hendricks Bonus

UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson · Feb 6, 2016 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
3:31
Win

vs Jake Ellenberger Bonus

The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale · Jul 12, 2015 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
KO (spinning wheel kick)

Round
1

Time
4:29
Win

vs Patrick Côté

UFC 178 · Sep 27, 2014 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Robert Whittaker Bonus

UFC 170 · Feb 22, 2014 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
3:43
Win

vs Chris Clements

UFC 165 · Sep 21, 2013 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
2

Time
1:27
Win

vs Nah-Shon Burrell

UFC 160 · May 25, 2013 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Matt Brown

UFC 145 · Apr 21, 2012 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Dan Stittgen Bonus

UFC 143 · Feb 4, 2012 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
KO (head kick)

Round
1

Time
4:13
Win

vs Patrick Mandio

Fight Party: Masquerade Fight Party · Oct 1, 2011 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs William Kuhn

Xtreme Chaos 2 · Jul 15, 2011 · Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Marques Worrell

Fight Party: Greenville Kage Fighting 2 · Sep 18, 2010 · Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)

Round
2

Time
3:08
Win

vs Daniel Finz

Fight Party: Xtreme Cage Fighting 2 · May 22, 2010 · Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
3:45
Win

vs Jeremy Joles

Fight Party: Greenville Kage Fighting · Feb 5, 2010 · Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Method
TKO (head kick and punches)

Round
2

Time
3:40

Analysis

Signed to the UFC at welterweight, Stephen Thompson fights under the nickname “Wonderboy” and hails from the United States.

His professional record stands at 17 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw. Of those wins, 8 came by KO or TKO, 1 by submission and 8 on the scorecards, a 53% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 against Dan Stittgen (win). He has since gone 12-9 in 22 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on July 12, 2025 at UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira, he lost to Gabriel Bonfim by split decision.

His career includes 2 title fights and 8 performance bonuses.

He stands 183 cm and has a 191 cm reach.

He trains at Upstate Karate Pitch Black MMA Serra-Longo Fight Team out of Simpsonville, South Carolina, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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