Ultimate Fighter season 21 standout Vicente Luque made history against Belal Muhammad with a first-round KO just over a minute (1:19) into the bout. Edgar landed five takedowns in the fight and out-struck Stephens, 45-41 (40-33 significant strikes). Thompson and Woodley meet for the welterweight title at UFC 205. "UFC Vegas 45: Belal Muhammad Out-Grapples Stephen Thompson for Decision Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-12-19. ^ "Karate Movement for MMA with Stephen". ^ "Karate Movement for MMA with Stephen". ^ "Stephen Thompson and Chris Weidman are part of the same family now". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-05-15.. ^ Darcella, Aria (2017-08-30). Prior to that, Woodley had been on the shelf for 18 months following a contentious decision win over Kelvin Gastelum and a devastating knockout of Dong Hyun Kim. The most likely outcome, then, involves Thompson eating a few scary shots early and having to work through Woodley's takedown attempts and grinding against the fence before breaking out into open space and steadily upping the volume as Woodley slows. Later in the round Edgar slammed Stephens and the rest was a wrestling clinic from the former lightweight champ, who went on to win by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28. Count down Stephen Wonderboy Thompsons top finishes so far in his UFC career. [11], Thompson is well known for his polite demeanor, and is often cited by other fighters as one of the most respected fighters in the UFC. This is easier said than done, obviously. [17] He holds black belt ranks in Tetsushin-ry Kempo,[4] American Kickboxing and Jujutsu. This also serves to accustom Woodley's opponent to a particular speed and rhythm. While UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley may have been quick to shut down Stephen Wonderboy Thompson on the Fox Sports 1 post-fight show after winning the welterweight championship, the pair are now slated to fight at UFC 205 in New York. The Welterweight Championship landscape has changed now, but the co-headliner for UFC 205 between Tyron Woodley and Stephen Wonderboy Thompson is still lurking relatively under-noticed in light of another glitzy build-up to the McGregor fight. The Blackzilian rising star then leaped onto his opponent and landed a few more finishing bombs to finish the fight. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous Raquel Pennington put on a Miesha Tate-like performance, shutting down her former coach on The Ultimate Fighter en route to a unanimous decision win over Tate to open the main card of UFC 205, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27. The UFC spent nine years and an estimated $2,000,000pushing for the regulation of MMA in New York. [36] Thompson won the bout via first-round technical knockout. [68] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Tate tried to attack from her back with her jiu-jitsu in the third, but she wasnt able to find a submission. This karate background is evident in the stance he adopts, as his feet stand far apart and he sits wide with his hands low. Edgar got rocked in the second round with a huge head kick from Jeremy Stephens, but he ate it and survived. While most other fighters use kicks to create separation, hack away at their opponents legs or even knock them out, Wonderboy uses his bladed stance to full effect when he employs his leg almost like a jab. Stephen Thompson (born February 11, 1983)[6] is an American professional mixed martial artist and model. [72], As the first bout of his new six-fight contract, Thompson faced Belal Muhammad on December 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. [52] The fight ended in a majority draw with two judges scoring the fight 4747 and the third 4847 in favor of Woodley. ", "Szeged World Championships (Hungary) 2005 Official Results", "44-0! Nobody will confuse him with Anderson Silva or Conor McGregor in terms of depth of skill, but Woodley is a decent counterpuncher with excellent timing and speed. In terms of his overall development as a fighter, he'd be well-served to keep working on this facet of his game, because he has real gifts. Since 2013, Romeros six KO/TKOs are tied with Conor McGregor and Derrick Lewis for most in the UFC. Pennington roughed up Tate on the feet in the first and then threatened with a standing guillotine, but the veteran Tate was able to wall walk and break the hold to hang on. And professional fighters, the smart ones, fight to make the most money. In search of a "money fight" after capturing the welterweight title in July, Tyron Woodley believes he has found it, in the form of Stephen Thompson at UFC 205 in New York. He's adept at moving it between the legs, body and head, and he uses it in crafty ways to manipulate his opponent's hand positioning. He won the fight by technical knockout in the fifth round. 10,696 [1] Buyrate. ", "Thompson & Engel Go For The Ultimate IKF GOLD The IKF Amateur World Title! [73][74] He lost via unanimous decision after being forced into bottom position on the ground for a large portion of each round. Thompson has spent his entire life competing in karate, kickboxing and now MMA, and he has built his unique approach to fighting on the basis of that exceptional depth of experience. The title fight is likely to be the main event on what promises to be a massive show, to celebrate the return of the UFC to New York for the first time since 1995. Johnson showed his toughness, taking everything Nurmagomedov had for him, but once the Russian was able to get top position in the third he was able to finish with the submission. An array of kicks and a busy lead hand keep his opponent outside. Stephen Wonderboy Thompson is going to fight for the 170-pound title, said White. 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UFC on ESPN 42 - Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland - Dec 03, 2022. Boetsch now has his first win streak since 2012 and said to Joe Rogan that he feels like hes finally coming into his own. Joanna Jedrzejczyk defeats Karolina Kowalkiewicz. [51], Thompson fought for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 205, where he faced reigning champion Tyron Woodley. 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Eventually, Woodley will run into a big series of counters. Click below to get the results for all the fights at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, November 12, 2016. [70], Thompson faced Gilbert Burns on July 10, 2021 at UFC 264[71] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Thread starter imhungry4444; Start date Sep 16, 2016; Who's gonna win? [20], On May 21, 2005 Thompson rematched Kadir Kadri at Martial Arts May-Hem 05 in Greenville, South Carolina. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley said over and again that he The card to date, although unofficial, is believed to now include: Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson Chris Weidman vs. Yoel Romero Donald Cerrone vs. Kelvin Gastelum Tim Kennedy vs. Rashad Evans Frankie Edgar vs. Jeremy Stephens Thiago Alves vs. Al Iaquinta Liz Carmouche vs. Katlyn Chookagian Gian Villante vs. Marcos Rogrio de Lima. [43][44], Thompson was expected to face Neil Magny on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. Webufc 205 Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson November 12, 2016 Madison Square Here then, are the keys to victory for both men. [64], Thompson faced Vicente Luque on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. A potent right kick serves a few different purposes for Woodley. The final pay-per-view event of 2022 for the world's biggest MMA [33] However, Sadollah pulled out of the bout, citing an injury, and he was replaced by Nah-Shon Burrell. Woodley won the title beating Robbie Lawler in the first, at UFC 201 July 30, 2016, pushing his win streak to three. Whether he manages to land it, however, has to do with how quick Wonderboy is on his feet and if he can punish Woodley for even attempting to close the distance by intercepting him with strikes first. [79], Thompson's sister is married to Carlos Machado[17] and Thompson's brother, Tony, is married to Chris Weidman's sister. Thompson graduated from high school in 2001 and is the Head Instructor of the children's karate program at Upstate Karate. Thompson can be hit, especially early in the fight as he's still trying to gauge the range and his opponent's speed and timing, and few fighters are better equipped to exploit that brief period of adjustment than someone as fast and powerful as Woodley. In addition to all of his technical skill, Thompson pushes an outstanding pace. However, there was some confusion as the result was initially announced as a split decision victory for Woodley only to be corrected moments later when the decision of a majority draw was announced, albeit with the same result of Woodley remaining champion. [63] Despite outstriking Pettis for most of the bout, he lost the fight via knockout in the second round, marking the first time that Thompson had been stopped in MMA or kickboxing competition. He works at a drastically quicker pace, targets the legs and the body to wear his opponent down, and sets such a long range that Woodley will have to expend even more energy than normal just to cover the gap. However, in mid August,UFC president Dana White voiced other plans. And possessing a wide array of them including slap-kicks coming over the opponents shoulder, front hook kicks, spinning kicks, teepe kicks and push kicks he makes it almost impossible for an opponent to predict his choice of offence. Odds courtesy ofOdds Sharkand current as of Tuesday. He has an otherworldly sense for where he is relative to his opponent, how much time that amount of space gives him to react and what his various options are. Thompson's blitzing combinations are effective. Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson declared majority draw (47-47, 47-47, Woodley 48-47) Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. Thompson lost to Matt Brown on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145 via unanimous decision (3027, 2927, and 3027). He is a former full-contact kickboxer and was undefeated through 37 amateur and 20 professional kickboxing matches. With that said, Woodley has some real drawbacks. WebUFC 205: Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson - Joe Rogan Preview Joe Rogan previews Woodley really throws a nasty leg kick and with Wonderboys side-on stance leaves his lead leg vulnerable to it. Stephen Thompson . Thompson has also been featured in Martial Arts Digest magazine, Fighter magazine, and MMA Authority magazine. WebUFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor D Tyron Woodley "The Chosen One" D Stephen Thompson "Wonderboy" UFC Welterweight Title Bout Method: Decision - Majority Round: 5 Time: 5:00 Time format: 5 Tyron Woodley . This turned out to be a blessing in disguise at UFC 189, when the McGregor-Aldo-Mendes saga consumed all the media attention but the Welterweight Title fight between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald ended up stealing the show. For the history enthusiasts out there, he also hostsThe Fall of Rome Podcaston the end of the Roman Empire. Woodley does have a path to victory. 85,000 [2] Event chronology. Woodley also likes to move from kicks to punches, firing off a hard right immediately after a kick. The karate-based Thompson is on a massive seven-fight win streak, most recently defeatingRory MacDonald in June. WebUFC 205: Woodley vs Thompson - One outstanding fight Take a deep dive into the can't The second major issue with Woodley's game is pace. That lead hand is constantly probing and measuring, and it helps to set the kind of bouncy rhythm that makes Thompson so hard to figure out. Analysts and fighters have praised 'Wonderboy' for his ability to keep other fighters in his range whilst staying out of theirs. Every shot he throws can finish the fight, but that's exactly the problem: It takes a tremendous amount of energy to explode the way he does, which makes it difficult for him to score enough points to win rounds if he can't get the finish. [67], Thompson faced Geoff Neal on December 19, 2020 in the headliner UFC Fight Night 183. [75], Thompson faced Kevin Holland on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42, in the main event. The welterweight title bout was the co-main event of todays UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden in New York. Watch MMA Full Fight Videos Free PPV Replay UFC 282 Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev Fight Card , Paddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon,Robbie Lawler vs Santiago Ponzinibbio UFC 205 - Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson - Nov 12, 2016. [18], He turned professional on May 15, 2004 against Kadir Kadri who he defeated by knockout in the fifth round. Thompson is more suited to keeping his hands low than other fighters who adopt more orthodox MMA stances, as he can negate the risk of being hit with a clean shot to the head through his footwork and rapid movement. Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson set for UFC 205. Thompson and Woodley meet for the welterweight title at UFC 205. first title defense to be against former champion Georges St-Pierre or Nick Diaz. For the same reason, it's not especially hard to grab ahold of Thompson early in the fight, and Woodley will look to grind on him in the clinch and with takedowns. [57], As the first bout of his new multi-fight contract, Thompson faced Darren Till on May 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 130. There are some weaknesses to Thompson's game, though. Most of all, however, staying nimble, loose and bladed with his stance allows him to throw his devastating kicks almost at will. Luque finishes his fourth-straight opponent, which is tied for second-longest active finish streak behind Nikita Krylov. [48] The win also earned Thompson his third Performance of the Night bonus award. On the #UFCHidalgo weigh in show, @TWooodley confirms hell be fighting The right hand is Woodley's bread and butter, and everything he does on his feet is designed to enable him to land it. The challenger rocked Jedrzejczyk in the fourth round but the champion bounced right back and finished the 25 minutes in dominant fashion. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley said over and again that he wanted his first title defense to be against former champion Georges St-Pierre or Nick [41], Thompson faced Jake Ellenberger on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. New. [82], All championship information from WonderBoyMMA.com[83], American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1983). White made good on his promise. Tim Boetsch landed a solid straight right hand that absolutely rocked Rafael Natal in the first round and the rest was academic, as The Barbarian picked up a TKO win at 3:22 of the first round. It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. He went undefeated during that year earning wins over opponents such as Antoine McRae, Armin Mrkanovic, James DeCore, Tim Williams and Carlos Tearney. As displayed against Rory MacDonald, who is an impressive wrestler, it was only all too easy for Wonderboy to prevent him from closing the distance and keeping him at the end of his strikes. A blitzing Thompson is effective, stringing together sequences of straight punches behind which he hides sneaky head kicks. Woodley vs. Thompson at UFC 205 on Tapology. [30], Thompson was expected to face Besam Yousef on November 17, 2012, at UFC 154. Whether he is hitting his opponent with it while trading in the pocket, or closing the distance in a characteristic blitz and landing, there is no getting around the fact that the power in Woodleys right hand has fight changing propensity. As an amateur kickboxer Thompson amassed 16 titles and finished his career with a record of 37 wins, 18 by knockout and no losses. [21], On September 3, 2005 Thompson faced Freddie Espiricueta at the APEX Undisputed event in Montreal, Canada. https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-205-final-results-and-news-nyc [53] Subsequently, both fighters were awarded Fight of the Night bonus awards. Precise, technical footwork and efficient movement likewise help to maintain distance. Welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland are set to collide at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson UFC 205 FULL FIGHT NIGHT Miller landed four takedown in the fight and threatened with a submission, but was out-struck in the fight 50-45 (36-28 significant strikes. Once he has established his preferred range, Thompson goes to work. Jedrzejczyk put on a striking clinic, doubling up Kowalkiewicz in strikes in every round of the fight. [77] This fight earned both the Fight of the Night award. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Anthony Pettis: CM Punk One of the Hardest Workers at Roufusport, Lyman Good Sues Vitamin Companies After Claiming Supplement Caused Failed Drug Test, Applied Analysis Study: UFC 205 in New York City Generated $37.4 Million in Economic Activity, Sherdog.coms 2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year, Dana White Announces Glover Teixeira-Jamahal Hill for Vacant LHW Title at UFC 283, UFC 282 Bonuses: 11 Fighters Receive $50,000 Checks, Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev Saddled with Split Draw in UFC 282 Headliner, UFC 282 Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, UFC 282 Prelims: Raul Rosas Jr., 18, Face Cranks Jay Perrin in Dazzling Debut, Raufeon Stots Says Danny Sabatello Was Good for His Career: I Needed a Villain, UFC 282 Weigh-in Results: Vacant Title Fight Set; 1 Fight Scratched, Patrick Mix: 'I Can Choke Out Anyone in the World', Liz Carmouche Urges Bellator to Launch Womens Bantamweight Division, Stots, Mix Advance to Grand Prix Final; Liz Carmouche Retains at Bellator 289, Bellator 289 Stots vs. Sabatello Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, Bellator 289 Weigh-in Results: 2 Title Fights Set, PFL Signs Eagle FC Heavyweight King Rizvan Kuniev, Two Other Regional Champions, Still the Only Man to Defeat Alex Pereira, Quemuel Ottoni Excited for PFL Debut in 2023, PFL Exec: First Pay-Per-View a Success, Harrison vs. Cyborg Still Possible, 2022 PFL Championships Medical Suspensions: Multiple Fighters Get Indefinite Terms, Larissa Pacheco: Kayla Harrison Has a Rematch Whenever She Wants, Kayla Harrison Admits First MMA Loss Is Going to Hurt for A While, Demetrious Johnson-Adriano Moraes Trilogy to Headline Ones U.S. In 2006, Thompson joined the newly created World Combat League. [12][13][14], Thompson was born on February 11, 1983, in Simpsonville, South Carolina. With both fighters possessing such clear, yet unique, keys to victory, whoever deals with the occasion and pressure better on the day could well end up on the victorious side. In a sample of 19 media pundits scoring the fight, five scored it in favor of Woodley, six scored in favor of Thompson, and eight scored it a draw. Already tall for the division at 6'0", Thompson fights even longer than his height would suggest by consistently switching stances and taking a wide base that keeps his head far away from his opponent. However, they are both big money fights. The New Jersey native won anyway by unanimous decision to become the all-time UFC lightweight wins leader. When he explodes forward into a fully committed right hand, the speed and power are shocking and unexpected. [62], Thompson faced former UFC Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in the headliner of UFC on ESPN+ 6 on March 23, 2019. Tate more than doubled up Tate in strikes, 111-48 and 43-21 in significant strikes. Thompson lost the bout by majority decision (4847, 4747, and 4847). [34] Thompson won the fight via unanimous decision (2928, 3027, and 2928). Woodley announced the matchup on Friday. On January 20, 2007 Thompson fought Raymond Daniels in a highly anticipated bout. [65] He won the fight via unanimous decision. November 10, 2016, 12:54 AM. Standing in the opposite stance to his opponent when he tries to charge in, Thompson steps diagonally back and to the outside and pivots as he throws the straight left hand. When he is forced into range, though, Thompson isn't hard to hit. Thompson won the fight by technical knockout in the third round.[22]. Thompson's father, Ray, is his trainer and manager. Daukaus. When his opponents hardly have a chance to prepare for impact or make the necessary adjustments to get out of the way, they inevitably resort to shooting for a takedown. His wide, karate stance allows him to cover distance, and launch kicks rapidly, which he is known for doing. [78], Thompson is well known for his Kempo style of karate which he has trained in from an early age. WebWelterweight champion Tyron Woodley and challenger Stephen Thompson rematch for the title at UFC 209. [42] He won the fight via KO in the first round and earned a Performance of the Night bonus. UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman. In practical terms, this means that an opponent who succeeds in pinning Thompson in boxing range or against the fence can do real damage. [56] He won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). While the specifics of Woodley's footwork aren't badhe takes short steps and has a knack for finding angleshe tends to lose track of the big picture of where he is in the cage. Pennington has now won four in a row in the womens bantamweight division, which is the tied for the longest streak in division. Woodley has a terrible habit of allowing himself to be backed into the fence. Thompson has performed along with his father at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in the Athletes Project, and has appeared in several TV commercials. This is a tremendous stylistic clash between two polar-opposite fightersthe karate master and the All-American wrestlerso let's dig in. It took seven consecutive winsincluding a spinning-hook-kick knockout of Jake Ellenberger, a first-round knockout of former champion Johny Hendricks and a clean decision over former title contender Rory MacDonaldbut at long last, Wonderboy will fight with the belt on the line. Stephen Thompson has finally earned his shot at the UFC's welterweight belt. [55], Thompson faced Jorge Masvidal on November 4, 2017 at UFC 217. Stephen Thompson wasnt himself at UFC 205 and believes he has Tyron Woodley's number heading into UFC 209. Tyron Woodley suggests Stephen Thompson suffered a concussion in their UFC 205 fight and should not be allowed to return this weekend at UFC 209 for their rematch. [26] However, this was later overturned into a no contest.[27]. Diazhasnt fought ineighteen months, and GSP hasnt fought since2013. He has two sisters and two brothers. It's not hard to back him up to the fence, and he doesn't show much urgency in getting back to open space. Thompson was expected to headline against Brandon Thatch on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60. Defensively, he's almost impossible to take down unless he's exhausted. There were no surprises among the UFC 205 bonus winners, as Conor McGregor, Tyron Woodley, Stephen Thompson and Yoel Romero each received $50,000 paychecks. Woodley may have brought in Sage Northcutt to mimic Wonderboy, but in all honestly, their styles hardly coincide except being derived from a broad karate background. ", "2001 IKF/RINGSIDE USA National Amateur Kickboxing Championships RESULTS", "2002 IKF USA NATIONAL AMATEUR KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL RESULTS", "IKF North American Amateur FCR Championships! He never forces the finish and is happy to pepper his opponent with enough strikes to score and win rounds. In search of a "money fight" after capturing the welterweight title in July, Tyron Woodley believes he has found it, in the form of Stephen Thompson at UFC 205 in New York. Hacking away at it throughout the fight ought to greatly reduce his ability to hop away from danger and mitigate the damage that he can cause with it while kicking. If he's feeling especially confident, he's willing to exchange punches in the pocket, something that's rare with most karate-based fighters. Khabib landed 94 significant strikes after landing just two takedowns. [60] Thompson lost the bout via unanimous decision (4847, 4946, and 4946). [79] The risk of being knocked out compels most fighters to keep their hands up in 'guard', but Thompson, among others such as Ji Prochzka, keeps their hands very low. Read the full report about the UFC 205 FIGHT PASS Prelims, Read more about Carmouches historic moment. Woodley reminded all of us just how destructive a weapon his right hand is, in his title-winning effort against former Champion Robbie Lawler. Tyron Woodley (16-3) vs. Stephen Thompson (13-1) THE MATCHUP: The McGregor becomes just the third fighter in UFC history (Anderson Silva and John Lineker) to score three knockdowns in a single fight. Alvarez vs McGregor | Woodley vs Thompson | Jedrzejczyk vs Kowalkiewicz | Weidman vs Romero | Tate vs Pennington | Edgar vs Stephens | Nurmagomedov vs Johnson | Natal vs Boetsch | Luque vs Muhammad | Miller vs Alves | Carmouche vs ChookagianUFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor main cardMain event: Conor McGregor defeats Eddie Alvarez UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez by second-round TKO at 3:04 to win the UFC lightweight title, becoming the first-ever UFC two-division simultaneous champion. The official scores were 49-46, 49-46, 49-46 for Joanna champion in an unanimous decision. WebWoodley vs Thompson. [3] He can hit the occasional takedown of his own for the sake of variety as well. Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson set for UFC 205. Strikes like this are the best piece of Thompson's game, and he has a deep well of options available when opponents try to pressure him. He doesn't have great head movement and sometimes backs away with his chin in the air. Debut in Colorado, Jarred Brooks Dominates Joshua Pacio, Captures Strawweight Crown at ONE 164, Anatoliy Malykhin Annihilates Reinier de Ridder in ONE on Prime Video 5 Main Event, ONE on Prime Video 5 De Ridder vs. Malykhin Play-by-Play & Results, One Championship Partners With Fan Duel to Broadcast Events on FanDuel TV, Petchtanong Upends Akimoto, Kryklia Crushes Azizpour at One Championship 163. Khabib extends win streak to seven in a row, which is good for the second-longest active streak in the lightweight division. You can catch the action on Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD and Sony Six at 8:30 a.m (IST) on Sunday, November 13th, Be the first one to comment on this story. [69] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. New posts Search forums. [81], In 2022, Thompson made his acting debut as Sensei Morozov in two episodes of season 5 of the Netflix series Cobra Kai. When he got Johnson to the mat thats where the fight stayed. During his recovery Thompson chose to transition from kickboxing to professional mixed martial arts. It's easy to look at Woodley and see nothing but the right hand and the power and speed with which he delivers it, but his craft shouldn't be underestimated. Till also forfeited 30 percent of his purse to Thompson. Joanna Jedrzejczyk defended here UFC strawweight title for the fourth consecutive time, a mark that is the second-best active total in the UFC behind flyweight king Demetrious Johnson (8). Find Out UFC 165 in Toronto! [4] He studies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Machado who is also his brother-in-law. Frankie Edgar vs. Jeremy Stephens is that great a fight. [39] Thompson won the fight via unanimous decision (2928, 2928, and 3027). More Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson News, UFC FIGHT PASS EARLY PRELIMS 6:30PM/3:30PM ETPT, FS1 PRELIMS 8PM/5PM ETPT, PPV MAIN CARD 10PM/7PM ETPT, UFC 209: Thompson says he has Woodley's 'number', White Shoots Down Dr. Woodley's Latest Conspiracy Theory. Tyron Woodley suggests Stephen Thompson suffered a concussion in their UFC 205 fight and should not be allowed to return this weekend at UFC 209 for their rematch. Moreover, he seems to slow badly even over the course of a three-round fight, and we have yet to see him go for 25 minutes. Thompson moves seamlessly between side, front and round kicks that are deceptive and difficult to predict, and if his opponent focuses too much on the kicks, he places a hard, consistent jab in his face. [50] He won the fight via unanimous decision (5045, 5045, and 4847). Going into the final round it was likely a round apiece, but then out of nowhere Romero unloaded a flying knee as Weidman was shooting a double leg takedown and the All American had his lights turned out. In the co-main event of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden, welterweight Thompson was expected to face Amir Sadollah on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160. We're talking about a round where a fighter gets two When the champ stood back up he let out a deep breath and McGregor went back to work. Thompson fought for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 205, where he faced reigning champion Tyron Woodley. [52] The fight ended in a majority draw with two judges scoring the fight 4747 and the third 4847 in favor of Woodley. WebJoe Rogan previews the next UFC welterweight title bout, featuring champion Tyron Woodley and challenger Stephen Thompson. UFC 205: Woodley vs Thompson - Joe Rogan Preview. Tyron Woodleys blitzing right hand and leg kicks. [66] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. The welterweight title bout was the co-main event of the UFC 205 event at Years of training with Chris Weidman and other elite wrestlers have given him exceptional technical skills as a defensive wrestler, and his command of distance and angles makes it difficult to get a clean shot at his hips in the first place. The benefits of a very low guard are that your punches and elbows become very hard to predict, and you are better prepared to defend against takedowns. Catchweight (174.5 lb) bout; Till missed weight. Forums. View Woodley vs. The two-time All-American wrestler from the University of Missouri has built his game around his physical gifts, and the result is an efficient, stripped-down approach to fighting. [24][25] Thompson lost the bout by technical knockout due to a knee injury he suffered that left him unable to continue. Rory MacDonald struggled to hold Thompson in the clinch. WebWoodley vs Thompson. He probes with his lead hand, rarely throwing an actual jab and usually pumping it to measure the distance. After the fight Khabib went on a classic rant about Conor McGregor and how its actually Nurmagomedov that deserves a title shot. [76] He won the fight by technical knockout after Holland's corner stopped the fight after the fourth round. Thompson -200 (bet $200 to win $100), Woodley +170 (bet $100 to win $170). Tyron Woodley retained his UFC welterweight title by majority draw against Stephen Thompson in the co-main event of UFC 205, 47-47, 47-47, 48-47. [19], On December 14, 2004 Thompson traveled to Montreal, Canada to face Eric Boudreau at "La renaissance du Kickboxing" event. The build-up to Conor McGregor fights generally end up hogging the spotlight in the lead-up to the event, leaving the other fights to fly under the radar. [35] He won the fight via knockout in the second round. Hendricks fell prey to the same approach. Wonderboy fights with a really wide stance and would be greatly destabilised should Woodley connects with his leg kicks. [49], Thompson next faced Rory MacDonald on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89. His use of angles on these blitzes is impressive, cutting a bewildering array of approaches on lines relative to the plane of his opponent's body. Romero is one of only two fighters in UFC history with two flying knee knockouts (Diego Sanchez). Patrick Wyman is the Senior MMA Analyst for Bleacher Report and the co-host of theHeavy Hands Podcast, your source for the finer points of face-punching. Luque now has the third-longest active win streak in welterweight division (4) and he becomes the fifth UFC welterweight in history to earn four consecutive finishes (Matt Hughes, Thiago Alves, Matt Brown and Marcus Davis). And then well see what happens with Nick and Nate.. Thompson Stays Perfect In World Tournament! 1 week ago. Miller utilized a 6:24-:35 time of control advantage to pick up the 30-27, 29-28, 30-27 unanimous decision win. UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor FS1 prelimsFrankie Edgar defeats Jeremy Stephens. UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington. One reason why Woodleys fate may be different, although, has to do with the point below. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Michael Johnson. [53] UFC President Dana White stated that he expected that a rematch would be next for each fighter. Woodley hasn't forgotten his roots as a wrestler. Uno de los jueces dio la victoria a Tyron Woodley, mientras que los otros dos marcaron un empate. Wonderboy hasnt exactly displayed the most solid of chins in his previous fights, and the Champion should be looking to exploit that. Thompson next faced Chris Clements on September 21, 2013, at UFC 165. Should he be unable to do so, another effective technique would be to employ leg kicks. [29] Thompson won the fight via KO in the first round after landing a flush head kick. While not particularly dangerous on the inside, Woodley isn't easy to escape and excels at wearing his opponent down. 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[31] However, Thompson was forced out of the bout with a knee injury and replaced by Matthew Riddle.[32]. Thompson was expected to face Justin Edwards on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143, replacing an injured Mike Stumpf. [47] He won the bout via TKO in the first round. Home. It's hard to overstate how good Thompson's command of the range is. But Thompson survived the onslaught as Woodley then dropped for a guillotine choke in another attempt to finish the fight. The difference in the fight was a dominant fourth round for Woodley, who rocked Wonderboy with a solid right hook and then pummeled him on the canvas. Facing him across the Octagon will be newly minted champion Tyron Woodley, who made the most of his unexpected title shot in July by knocking out the venerable and beloved Robbie Lawler with a thunderous right hand. UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on May 12, 2018, at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Welterweight Championship landscape has changed now, but the co He won the fight by unanimous decision. And much like Lawler-MacDonald, the Welterweight Championship bout Woodley-Wonderboy also has every stylistic ingredient to capture the purists hearts. Having space to play gives Thompson two basic options: blitzing forward with combinations or timing vicious counterpunches as his opponent is forced to lunge in to cover the distance. McGregor dominated the contest, defending three takedowns from Alvarez and landing 32 significant strikes that led to three knockdowns in the fight. UFC Fight Flashback: Woodley vs. Thompson 1. [37] The win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[38]. His footwork is simply described as "hopping back and forth", like other practitioners do such as Conor McGregor and Zhang Weili. That's about all we've seen in terms of potential problems with Thompson's game at this point. The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale, 2005 WAKO World Championships Full Contact, "Fight Card - The Ultimate Fighter Finale American Top Team vs. Blackzilians", "Fighter on Fighter! [23] He was the #1 ranked fighter in World Combat League at the end of 2006. He's scrappy in the clinch, too, and throws hard knees and punches on the exits. More from UFC 205: Results | Milestone tracker | McGregor adds 2nd title with Alvarez KO | Woodley-Thompson title tilt ruled majority draw | Jedrzejczyk survives brief scare to defend title | Romero drops Weidman, eyes champ Bisping | Former champ Tate ends career at UFC 205 | Edgar outduels Stephens, Khabib gets big win in prelims | Miller continues resurgence with FIGHT PASS victory | Carmouche makes history again in victory Backstage interviews: Frankie Edgar, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tim Boetsch, Vicente Luque Octagon interviews: Tyron Woodley & Stephen Thompson, Joanna Jedrzejczyk & Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Miesha Tate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jim Miller, Liz Carmouche FIGHT PASS customers: Watch the first two fights of the night here Order now: Get the historic UFC 205 replay here, Co-main: Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson ruled a majority draw. After negotiating with Thompson's team, the bout proceeded at a catchweight, with the stipulation that Till could not weigh more than 188 pounds on the day of the fight. But amateur MMA contests were taking place, often without blood tests. Thompson rarely moves in straight lines and constantly cuts angles with pivots and sidesteps to avoid being pinned against the fence or forced into a range with which he isn't comfortable. [46] In turn, Thompson was removed from the card and rebooked to face former champion Johny Hendricks on February 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82. The Empire State was for years dead last - the only state or province in North America where MMA was prohibited. None of that striking wizardry would matter if Thompson couldn't keep the fight standing. New posts New profile posts Latest activity. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content. The karate master has a particular knack for landing from the inside angle, the same punch that McGregor has popularized. Wonderboys wide array of kicks, and the incision with which he employs them present an extremely tough proposition to prepare for. Carmouche was able to slam Chookagian on two separate occasions and did just enough with her striking, on the feet and on the ground, to secure the first win by a UFC fighter in Madison Square Garden. Woodley did enough to retain his title, out-striking Thompson, 113-60. Thompson relies heavily on distance and angles to avoid his opponent's strikes, and he's rarely there to be hit. Or will Wonderboy just pick him apart from range like he did Hendricks and Rory MacDonald? He's not an active takedown artist, but Woodley hasn't forgotten how to shoot a beautiful, explosive and well-timed double. I'm glad the UFC didn't put up with Woodley's bulls---. [54], The rematch with Woodley took place on March 4, 2017, in the main event at UFC 209. The benefit of this "hopping" while in neutral is that, like the low or non-existent guard, that your striking and movement becomes unpredictable. Luque landed a perfect left hook on the button that sent Muhammad to the canvas. This style is very uncommon in MMA, with most fighters having a background in wrestling or jiu-jitsu, or striking arts like boxing, muay thai, or other styles of kickboxing. Thompson started competing in kickboxing and karate at the age of 15. If the opponent responds to a hard body kick by dropping his hand, Woodley shoots an overhand or straight right into the gap. Esta pelea fue el 12 de noviembre del 2016, en UFC 205 en la WebStephen Thompson (born February 11, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial Woodley, however, is one of the most effective distance closers in the UFC given that he doesnt just rush in with his right hand cocked, but feints his way into a position from where he can deliver it with power. 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Thompson currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Thompson faced Patrick Ct on September 27, 2014, at UFC 178. Add to that the fact that Woodley isn't particularly skilled at ringcraft, and it's likely that the champion will be spending most of the fight where Thompson wants it, in the middle of the cage. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley said over and again that he wanted his first title defense to be against former champion Georges St-Pierre or Nick Diaz. Members. Thompson is much more dangerous as a counterpuncher, though. His command of angles here is even more important, as it allows him to land strikes that opponents can't see coming. The first is ringcraft. Thompson started training at the age of three, under the guidance of his father, Ray Thompson, a former professional kickboxer and owner of Upstate Karate, a karate school in Simpsonville, South Carolina.[15][16]. Especially after working with Chris Weidman, however, Wonderboy has come on leaps and bounds in his wrestling game, making it really tough for his opponents to even take him to the ground and hold him there. [9][10] As of November 8, 2022, he is #6 in the UFC welterweight rankings. Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson fight to majority draw (47-47, 47-47, 48-47). It's difficult to hold Thompson in the clinch if he doesn't want to be there, and his long frame gives him surprising leverage on the inside. Woodley: 16-3 record (6-2 UFC); five of 10 previous champions have In the second of three title fights at UFC 205, Welterweight champion Tyron 6 years ago. The longer the fight goes, however, the better things look for Thompson. [61] Conversely, 22 of 25 media outlets scored the bout in favor of Thompson. Thompson faced future UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170. That said, the top of the FOX Sports 1 prelim card has to be one so great fans are inspired to pay $60 to watch five more fights. Fighters with Hepatitis and even HIV were competing in New York, but without regulation, nothing was stopping them. Will Woodley be able to stay disciplined and execute this gameplan over 5 rounds? Stephen Thompson wasnt himself at UFC 205 and believes he has Tyron Woodley's number heading into UFC 209. In the second round it was a counter left that rocked Alvarez and it only took one monster shot on the ground to finish the fight. [58][59] At the weigh-ins, Till weighed in at 174.5 pounds, 3.5 pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit of 171. FIGHT PASS customers: Replay the prelims right here! Dana White, of course, begs to UFC welterweight champion and UFC 209 headliner Tyron Woodley was a guest on ESPN SportsCenter, but the video highlights played were of Conor McGregor beating Eddie Alvarez. Romero has now won eight in a row and is tied for the fifth-longest active streak in the division. Boetsch landed 14 significant strikes in the fight and that was all he needed. WebClear 10-8 round for Woodley. What's new. UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee. Jim Miller overcame a tough situation when opponent Thiago Alves missed weight Friday. This fight is finely balanced and the outcome of it may boil down to the intangibles that arent apparent rather than stylistic comparisons that are. Being a World Karate champion and an undefeated kickboxer has allowed to Wonderboy to learn to use his kick in more ways that just what convention advocates. [28] However, Edwards was forced out with an injury and replaced by Dan Stittgen. It was a tight contest through two rounds as Yoel and Chris Weidman brought the aggression in the wrestling department. He should be looking to use the threat of the takedown to back Wonderboy up against the cage, so that he can corner him and let fly with his right hand. Frankie Edgar did what he always does: win against all odds. He can be found onTwitterand onFacebook. Creating and managing distance is the cornerstone of Thompson's game. Tyron Woodley will defend his title against Stephen Thompson at UFC 205on November 12, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Regulation is now in place, and the UFC plans a triumphant return. McGregor rocked Alvarez early in the first round, dropping the champion and forcing him to reset. Joe Rogan agreed that Khabib should be next in line. Watch MMA Full Fight Videos Free PPV Replay UFC 282 Jan Blachowicz vs UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor FIGHT PASS prelims. This allows it to land perpendicular to the plane of his opponent's body, where it lands with the greatest possible force. To say Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson stole the show at UFC 205 would be an understatement. Woodley and Thompson fought to a draw when they met at UFC 205 for the belt. The pick is Thompson by knockout in the third round. Romero won by knockout at :24 of the third and final round. [7][8] Thompson is regarded as one of the most accomplished strikers in the UFC. ^ Damon Martin (2016-11-13). "Dana White confirms Tyron Woodley will rematch Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2016-11-14. ^ "Woodley retains title with majority decision win". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-03-05. [45] However, Magny was tabbed as an injury replacement for Matt Brown and instead faced Kelvin Gastelum on November 21, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale. This is a tough matchup for Woodley in his first title defense: a crisp, active striker who controls the distance, works at a quick pace and is difficult to hold in the clinch or on the ground. The former All-American is a grinder of a clinch fighter who uses his squat, powerful frame to pin his opponent in the fence with a mixture of raw strength and excellent technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov put on a dominant ground clinic against Michael Johnson, submitting the Blackzilian standout by kimura at 3:21 of the third round. Defense isn't his strongest suit. Esta pelea fue el 12 de noviembre del 2016, en UFC 205 en la ciudad de Nueva York. [40] However, Thompson pulled out of the fight on January 30, citing a rib injury, and was replaced by former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson. Thread starter imhungry4444; Start date Sep 16, 2016; Who's gonna win? Thompson made it out of the headlock and wound up on top and finished the round by dropping some big shots. This allows him to fight with his hands down by his side, promoting quicker weight-transfer and thus, lateral movement. Who were the winners at UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor? His chains against the fence, moving from singles to doubles to trips, are technical and finished with authority. Woodley is a marvel of athleticism, speed and power. Who will leave Las Vegas on Saturday with the UFC 205-pound title? [80], In 2017, he signed a contract with international modeling agency IMG Models. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Liz Carmouche landed four takedowns and bested Katlyn Chookagian in significant strikes, 27-22, to take a split decision win to open UFC 205 in New York City, 28-29, 29-28, 29-28. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will seek his first title defense against Stephen Thompson at UFC 205 on Nov. 12 in New York. For his performance, Thompson was awarded Knockout of the Night honors. 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