Stephen Thompson feels like he can continue fighting late into his 40’s, but understands Ultimate Fighting Championship may not be in the market to re-sign an aging over-the-hill contender.
That’s why “Wonderboy” is calling for a retirement fight at UFC’s upcoming White House card.
As you probably know by now, countless UFC fighters have already lobbied to compete at the White House event for President Donald Trump’s birthday bash. There are only so many spots that can be filled. While the official
lineup isn’t expected to be worked on until end of this month it is Thompson’s hope that he can someone get the nod.
If so, Thompson is ready to fight out his UFC contract and hang his gloves up for good. In fact, it would be his dream come true to retire at the White House and arguably the greatest MMA event of all time.
“I don’t have anything scheduled yet. There is a fight card — I have one fight left on my contract, and I want to see it through. Everybody’s trying to get on it, obviously, the White House card,” said Thompson during a recent interview with Middle Easy.
“That would be a prime time to really lay down the gloves,” he continued. “That would be my dream, right there. I feel like I can keep going, man. But it’s really what the UFC wants. If they don’t want me, I understand.
“If they decide to allow me to keep going, I’ll keep going.”
