Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson | UFC Greatest Hits

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In a career that has spanned more than a decade, welterweight Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson has made his mark in the Octagon delivering both performance bonus worthy finishes and memorable celebrations that have captivated fans! Thompson is set to face Kevin Holland next in the main event of UFC Orlando on Saturday.
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@tylerelefterion5606 Рік тому

Not just one of the greatest strikers ever but probably the best celebration move in UFC history too

@iTSMANiACO Рік тому

indeed, factual.

@ufc_fan Рік тому

no doubt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@conorgilpin1128 Рік тому

There's something crazy about Derrick lewis' weird tongue out thing

@thealarmclock9307 Рік тому

Yeah it was slick

@tylerelefterion5606 Рік тому

Spoilers for most recent fight. Ok but did you guys see Matheus Nicolau's celebration after the TKO? Samurai Execution.

@Laiynnalaiynna Рік тому

This video could easily be 20 minutes longer, Wonderboy is such a talent!

@defaultbobby4287 Рік тому

i’m actually kinda disappointed it’s not a 20 min video…

@joshuaadams250 Рік тому

Til he has to wrestle lmao

@SparrowNiner Рік тому

@@joshuaadams250 his wrestling is actually good,he stuffs a lot of TDs over his career he’s just not Belal or Gilbert good.

@joshuaadams250 Рік тому

@@SparrowNiner thats why all wrestlers he faught he lost lol

@jmz2144 Рік тому

@@joshuaadams250 Johnny Hendricks?

@robkudla522 Рік тому

Wonderboy is so accurate... holy damn. That delayed, blind head kick is crazy. You honestly don't see it until it's too late.

@malachirichtmyre4114 Рік тому

it's called a question mark kick and its quite a remarkable move

@thiner6649 5 місяців тому

How is he so efficient

@yaboisteve235 5 місяців тому

@@thiner6649thousands upon thousands of hours of throwing the same strikes over and over. This level of talent is not easily achieved that's for sure.

@KrankyYankyee Рік тому

He may not be the GOAT of MMA but he is the GOAT of excitement in the Octagon. Future HOF

@MisterRob07 Рік тому

GOAT of class in MMA too.

@superkatarsis Рік тому

He is the goat in my eyes. Striking wise very few comes near.

@thep4pgoat Рік тому

Not of excitement lol. That would go to someone like Gaethje or Chandler. Or even Tony or Eddie Alvarez.

@312fit 10 місяців тому

@@thep4pgoatThose are the Goats of CTE

@arnoldbeyel-0374 2 місяці тому

@tweaker3484 Рік тому

Truly beautiful striking! Wonderboy will be missed when he retires.

@nicktheniceguy2238 Рік тому

Didn’t he sign a five fight contract?

@kylecasey7890 Рік тому

@@scladoffle2472 they’ll let anyone go. The point of keeping a fighter under contract after they retire, is so that they can’t go fight for another promotion

@kevintucker3354 Рік тому

At the young age of 60 at this rate!

@STiergoofball Рік тому

He is such a nice guy You can't hate him

@loveganjaa 4 місяці тому

He ain’t retiring anytime soon.

@TheMainlyScrolls Рік тому

His stand up is phenomenal, such variety and skill in his technique he is honestly the real respectable goat

@TrueConsumption Рік тому

While I love Stephen he is not a goat in MMa and while you could argue that in kickboxing it is another conversation. Even he himself agrees, that words thrown too loosely. Regardless I'm rooting for him tonight

@poatan6304 Рік тому

GOAT? so is DC a joke to you?

@jonoc5 Рік тому

@@poatan6304 what do you think respectable means?

@lucasbrown2656 Рік тому

Not a ufc goat but definitely one of the kickboxing goats. Bro is like 59-0 in kickboxing matches

@fox5224 Рік тому

@@jonoc5 DC is respectable

@XarkoCZ Рік тому

Damn I didn't even know he KO'd Bobby. Really one of the best strikers.

@eetfuk3571 Рік тому

at 170 where Robert was very young and can handle a lot of weight cut. I'm not saying it's an excuse, Wonderboy looks fantastic that night and we all know that Robert performs better at 185.

@clowndoglen Рік тому

Man I didn't know either! Fucking love Wonderboy!

@briantriplett2455 Рік тому

I knew it and watched it but for some reason that finish always slips my mind. It needs more respect.

@Bahamut3525 Рік тому

@@eetfuk3571 That said, Robert looked good in that fight, and I mean physically. He looked filled and not drained. I think he just ended in wrong matchup with Wonderboy who is unorthodox striker.

@sergedaronat1531 Рік тому

Wonderboy's fighting style is far more entertaining than Bobby's. Even if I respect absolutely Whittaker's accomplishments.

@mduduzinhlengethwa4976 Рік тому

The most weirdest,unpredictable & intricate footwork in all of combat sport...He throws kicks from angles even experts wouldn't deem possible.. Truly once in A Generation Talent

@mmatakespodcast1idiot793 Рік тому

Yea no

@jmz2144 Рік тому

Kick boxers are built different

@theJoachimMurat Рік тому

Not really. He has a Karate Stance, his kicks work around that stance set. Pretty standard..

@Fingeringmyboarddude Рік тому

Dominick Cruz is punching air

@raimiralles Рік тому

Hahahaha dude Wonderboy is great but this comment makes no sense

@jacobbruch3244 Рік тому

That Whittaker KO is something to be proud of. I didn’t even realize he had that win on his record

@elijahbaines7101 Рік тому

Yeah, but keep in mind that whittaker had a glass chin at 170

@andrewally3570 Рік тому

Me neither!!! Big surprise to me

@eetfuk3571 Рік тому

@@elijahbaines7101 wasn't glass chin, not just enough experience on big fights against top level opponents. he was facing Wonderboy who's a very seasoned striker.

@flrn6233 Рік тому

@@elijahbaines7101 Stop making excuses for whitaker's glass chin

@HellusRaizen Рік тому

And they say Whittaker could take Alex😂😂😂

@dillydilly1359 Рік тому

When wonder boys on he always looks unstoppable. Hands down one of the top 5 strikers of all time

@kevinbond3656 Рік тому

*the best striker

@Tenchigumi Рік тому

Arguably the best pure striker in UFC welterweight history.

@dumb_lifeexe2264 Рік тому

@@Tenchigumi Arguably the best striker in UFC as of right now. He's simply just very unpredictable when it comes to strikes. It's unfortunate he was never a champion due to him constantly ignoring ground game

@darcycullenward7568 Рік тому

Best striker by far.

@SpiritShinobi Рік тому

Top5? Haha he''s without a doubt the best. It's either him or Adesanya

@mr.bullionnaire9748 Рік тому

One of my all time favorite fighters 🥇🥊

@thehighcommunity247 Рік тому

Lead leg side kick to the face of Johnny. So sick man.

@FlaminggMoe Рік тому

And the one to the body to set it up. Imagine taking one of them to the gut every time you stepped in range

@bluecollar5839 Рік тому

He must have thought someone in the audience threw a brick. 🤕

@Eringobragh2024 Рік тому

Awesome. The one to the body was even more brutal too

@hadenbaillie1833 Рік тому

That Hendricks fight he was so outclassed just a flawless performance from wonderboy

@robertreynolds930 Рік тому

i think that was about the time usada took over, hendricks never looked the same

@hadenbaillie1833 Рік тому

@@robertreynolds930 yeh u could see Hendricks was not the same,still tho..that front kick jab

@Richard_dicky_Johnson Рік тому

Hendricks has no idea what to do in that fight.

@robertreynolds930 Рік тому

@@hadenbaillie1833 he put a lot of people on notice, no one wanted to fight him after a couple tkos crazy thinking how long hes been fighting and still seems elite, hope he does well but holland is a problem!

@robertreynolds930 Рік тому

@@Richard_dicky_Johnson i dont think anyone gave wonderboy the respect, probably thought they'd grapple or take him down🤣

@justarshad8354 Рік тому

The only guy at Ufc who doesnt look his age.. From the time he made his debut, till now he looks 24.. Like he got younger and younger as time goes by.. Man definitely has a different blood-type DNA! And one of if not the best foot striker to ever brace the Octagon! Simply phenomenal moves!

@ARTUREDITZZZZSSAS Рік тому

Just got into ufc and as soon a I saw his age I couldn’t believe it 😂😂

@SouthernHavoc 7 місяців тому

@@ARTUREDITZZZZSSASBrother, the UFC is the name of the promotion. The sport is called MMA lol

@thomasthellamas9886 2 місяці тому

@@SouthernHavocso he just got into the promotion. The grammar checks out

@matthewgeary1811 5 місяців тому

Surgical accuracy with those kicks, its damn near a jab for him. So fast too. Karate is a very underrated art nowadays because of McDojos, and although it can't be used on its own in MMA, there is no doubt in my mind that an experienced karateka has a unique skillset as a fighter that not many others do

@samwheaton4088 4 місяці тому

I mean there’s guys that have been enormously successfully with a karate base like Bas Rutten. Unfortunately where I live it’s the Muay Thai gyms that have a reputation of actually preparing you for physical altercations

@thezerowulf2046 Рік тому

1:25 how did they not realize he was doing the Karate kid?

@Rednot_ 8 місяців тому

You only get to this level when you train since you’re a kid, this guy is truly special, he literally uses all his resources, so freaking smart.

@GGSTINGER Рік тому

I love Stephens style

@miketyson9809 Рік тому

Same

@hakr1298 Рік тому

His win over whittaker aged very well

@jonjetmore4018 Рік тому

It did for sure but Whittaker at 170 just wasn't anywhere near the guy he is at 185.

@hakr1298 Рік тому

@@jonjetmore4018 i know, but still being one of 2 people who finished whittaker via strikes, and the future champ sure would age well on anyone's record

@Bahamut3525 Рік тому

It's not surprising considering there is no striker like Wonderboy at 185. He's very unorthodox and good. Only wrestlers pose a problem for him.

@espatecfuet7968 Рік тому

and those losses against tyron woodley aged extremely bad xD

@wd1534 Рік тому

@@espatecfuet7968 because woodley didn't have the courage to fight stand up like a man

@mowvu5380 6 місяців тому

what a legend already. i wish he'd gotten hold of a belt. humble, helps the kids in his community and a gentleman out of the octagon

@brandonsantoso Рік тому

His striking and defense, counters can be SO Beautiful.

@stephenstuckey Рік тому

Lets Go Wonderboy🐸💨 One of theee greatest strikers to enter the octagon. Str8.

@parkourmaster4526 Рік тому

Yes, we know that he is straight. He has a girlfriend.

@stephenstuckey Рік тому

😆💯

@jptothetree Рік тому

An absolute legend. Also I think the only man to walk out to a cage fight rocking Tenacious D 😅

@imightbebiased9311 Рік тому

I wonder if we'll ever know what the secret of his power is.

@TheDeanGullberry Рік тому

He gets a lot of points for that in my book. Love tenacious d

@kevintucker3354 Рік тому

It’s the perfect song for him!

@lithiumkc8 5 місяців тому

1:05 that’s the most beautiful and honest example of sportsmanship I’ve ever seen in the UFC. 💯 genuine Wonder boy is like… you good? Okay, I’m gonna light you up now!

@Diegoo98 Рік тому

Wonderboy piecing up Bobby Knuckles is still wild asf!

@mandomarley3348 9 місяців тому

That kick is a thing of beauty.

@sai-pq4rr Рік тому

that kick over the shoulder is insane

@miketyson9809 Рік тому

That Robert Whitaker win aged like fine wine

@ashash8026 Рік тому

Robert was dying from that weight cut

@sethmichael8188 Рік тому

@@ashleywhite7718 ufc because we can't see your face

@miketyson9809 Рік тому

@Ashley White ufc obviously

@djtheory313 Рік тому

@@ashash8026 yeah but WB would’ve did that to Robert at even 185

@Spam877 Рік тому

@@ashash8026 excuses

@SkizVids Рік тому

His fight against Luque is still my favourite, so clean with some of those kicks

@SKELLY-812 Місяць тому

wonderboy is one of my fav fighters... i wish he had gotten more opportunities to fight for the belt.

@Invisibleplqnetsmusic Рік тому

Gotta love Wonderboy. Wicked nice guy. Extremely talented.

@tompeckett541 Рік тому

1:23 "Well, wonderboy is limping or just, doing something" 😂

@7empestTv 8 місяців тому

“Wonderboy is limping!, or just doing something” -Jon Anik 😂😂

@clinteastwood4704 4 місяці тому

ONE OF THE GREATEST Fighters that the UFC Octagon has EVER SEEN, PERIOD!!!!!! Just seriously, NOBODY like W.B.!!!!!!

@alanlynchireland1590 8 місяців тому

Pure class and a nice solid person

@andycory908 Рік тому

Iv always loved this kids style of fighting. He's a special athlete show casing some great feet

@Etoka Рік тому

🤨 wym by that

@NothingAfter Рік тому

Hol' up Kid 🤨 Showcasing great feet 🤨

@AM-uc4yd 9 місяців тому

pay the man for UFC 291

@sergedaronat1531 Рік тому

Wonderful and classy fighter. One of my favourite.

@bradleyralph6871 Рік тому

He’s the best! Prayers for him always!

@P90XGetRipped 9 місяців тому

Wonderboy is a true martial artist. His striking is so technical and precise

@WWIIKittyhawk Рік тому

I hope he becomes champ one day

@crusty6148 Рік тому

Way past his prime, unfortunately not gonna happen.

@lilhuna6276 Рік тому

@@crusty6148 I don’t know glover got it done if he gets only strikers and the fights Leon I think he could

@hflo. Рік тому

Yeah I like Thompson but he’s 40 now bro

@crusty6148 Рік тому

@@lilhuna6276 Very good point. Anything can happen in MMA

@verbaldavenci1 Рік тому

Nope... at least not in the UFC

@abassett22 Рік тому

Holy shit! I never saw the Whitaker fight. Let's see wonderbiy vs Izzy!

@jansendawe9212 Рік тому

Would be amazing man! Or wonderboy vs Alex P

@eetfuk3571 Рік тому

@@jansendawe9212 lmao no. Alex walks around 230 and Wonderboy walks around 178 - 184 lbs. it was like 3 weight class difference.

@jrowlandj 11 днів тому

One of the nicest dudes to ever knock people stiff.

@ivanolmedo.1 Рік тому

This dude its a hero from some anime shit. Just amazing fight style

@mduduzinhlengethwa4976 Рік тому

His style is like a rookie taking to chess...he's unpredictable,kicks 4rm everywhere,impossible angles & sick leg dexterity

@reubenmanners5209 Рік тому

That first knockout like damn that’s how we starting the video?😂 and the flip too was dope

@noetic8 Рік тому

Wonderboy Thompson is one of many UFC fighters that has shown time again that karate can be applicable if you know how to use it correctly

@KubaNiko 4 місяці тому

His technique is just pure art. Inspirational. Real karate

@robertg305 Рік тому

That victory celebration is epic

@matthewdaub 9 місяців тому

I love the fact he walks out to tenacious D wonderboy. That is incredible

@rodneywoolcock7453 2 місяці тому

He is easily one of the best to compete, and such a great man. Respect.

@stevecormier1514 4 місяці тому

His style and form is perfection. So good

@adriandiaz2021 Рік тому

1:07 wonderboy thought he hit him in the Crown Jewels. Henderson: I’m fine Wonderboy: oh okay good *SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE FUCKING CHEST

@mduduzinhlengethwa4976 Рік тому

And he knocked out a prime(even tho welterweight) Bobby Knuckles...one of thee most defensively sound MMA future legends

@barbarapaparella1833 Рік тому

Prime. Lol. Is was 8 years ago and Whittaker was at welterweight. Definitely far from his prime.

@Dare-Knight Рік тому

@@barbarapaparella1833 So? How many people knocked out Robert? Lol. Robert is the same fighter, it is just that the 185 division has no real strikers ,lol

@barbarapaparella1833 Рік тому

@@Dare-Knight lol. I think just Izzy knocked him out at MW. Same fighter. He fought Muderers row . Beat Yowl twice, Souza, Brunson, Till, Vitoria, Kelvin, and more I'm missing. Second Izzy fight was very close as well.

@ujsimrananees Рік тому

An artist. My man!

@TheJontydavid Рік тому

He will be my all time favorite.

@sadflute8639 Місяць тому

Wonder boy is the definition of class . Honest and humble all at the same time there's never going to be a better show of class when he retires

@markonastov8918 Рік тому

The true people’s champion.

@papillonvu Рік тому

A Wonderboy Greatest Hits video that’s only 5 minutes long?? Yah, I’ll be looking forward to Part II soon!!

@sachads5322 7 місяців тому

Love this guy.

@dano1307 Рік тому

That round house kick to Dan Stitchen was insane. No way he could have seen that kick coming.

@benhayfield6182 Рік тому

For me, the cleanest, most technical ko in UFC history

@realdeal444 8 місяців тому

Pay Wonderboy!

@seibrav Рік тому

Great leverage. Awesome kicks.

@austinpeterson1310 Рік тому

Would love to see him vs Izzy, would be art

@billgalyean9140 10 місяців тому

A true martial artist. Straight up Karate. Love it !

@solarisaint1 7 місяців тому

Wonder Boy is one martial artist we all had fixed in mind as kids , what it would be like to be a black belt .

@Chris-vt6nl Рік тому

I too was born on 11 February like Stephen wonderboy thompson! He has fought killers throughout his career that makes him so special

@dixonbeejay Рік тому

The Man♥️🙏

@bigvsouthphilly2156 Рік тому

His kickboxing record is insane wow but wonderboy is a rare kinda dude he genuinely looks 24 years old he has plenty of fights left in him

@imimpo9316 9 днів тому

The only fighter I enjoy watching, honestly

@demon4874 Рік тому

Love to see ufc showing wb respect man

@adz4549 Рік тому

Some of these strikes, pure genius

@groovyxhriss8047 Рік тому

Actually never knew Wonderboy finished Bobby knuckles! Wow

@brettking6355 Рік тому

Wee need more of Wonderboy.

@XchemicleX 6 місяців тому

That knockout was something else

@eamonshields2754 Рік тому

Incredible Striking

@_m3kh170 4 місяці тому

Remember hes forty and he still moving like hes in his twenties 💯💯💯💪💪💪

@couldntthinkofaname3411 Рік тому

Watching wonderboy strike is so satisfying absolutely beautiful striking

@goata8 Рік тому

Loved watching him destroy post-juice Hendricks

@AUSHARDSTYLE Рік тому

Wow how did Mario Yamasaki let that go rob was clearly getting to his feet like a warrior 😂

@rommelalonzo9766 Рік тому

really love to play this guy...

@STRmw2 Рік тому

easily in my top 5 favourite fighters

@Sanfaso Рік тому

The commentary team not catching the Karate Kid crane kick against Hendrix still hurts my soul.

@JasonMasterPlumber Рік тому

Favorite fighter

@nachnamevorname3431 5 місяців тому

Probably the most confident fighter i ever saw

@johnsaintilma8422 9 місяців тому

1:09 the faint, switch to southpaw and kick was just such a beautful sequence. Opponent mustve been terrified

@neils2357 9 місяців тому

Legend!

@ThinkSoberly 7 місяців тому

Can’t wait for him to be Champ!

@TheSQneK Рік тому

2:50 the best KO !! So nice technic and good power in this young men 🔥🔥 POLAND POWER !

@nicolasaraya777 2 місяці тому

Fantastic

@kevintucker3354 Рік тому

I only wish he came to the UFC in his early 30s instead of later! He was a multiple champion in kickboxing and came to MMA kind of late but still in his young 40s is a wonder to behold!