‘One of the greatest ever’: Pros react to Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson’s final knockout at UFC 334

Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson was victorious at UFC 334 | Jeff Bottari, Zuffa LLC Stephen Thompson closed out the show as only he can at UFC 334. “Wonderboy” walked into Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday knowing it would be his final fight, and the two-time UFC title challenger didn’t let

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Stephen Thompson closed out the show as only he can at UFC 334.

“Wonderboy” walked into Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday knowing it would be his final fight, and the two-time UFC title challenger didn’t let his fans down as he delivered a vintage performance capped off by a beautiful spinning heel kick to knock out Charles Radtke. Afterwards, the 43-year-old Thompson delivered an emotional speech, thanking everyone who supported his MMA journey over the past 16 years.

“Most of all we wouldn’t

have this sport if it wasn’t for my fans,” Thompson said alongside a tearful Joe Rogan. “I know I’ve said this before, but if I never meet you or dance with you, train with you, laugh with you or cry with you, I love you.”

His fellow fighters were just as caught up in the moment, with many showering Thompson with praise on social media. Fellow UFC lifer Tim Elliott celebrated by writing, “Score one for the ‘olds,’ way to go, Wonderboy.”

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