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. 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. WebClear 10-8 round for Woodley. For his performance, Thompson was awarded Knockout of the Night honors. Hendricks fell prey to the same approach. He doesn't have great head movement and sometimes backs away with his chin in the air. 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. 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. Precise, technical footwork and efficient movement likewise help to maintain distance. Romero won by knockout at :24 of the third and final round. Fighters with Hepatitis and even HIV were competing in New York, but without regulation, nothing was stopping them. He probes with his lead hand, rarely throwing an actual jab and usually pumping it to measure the distance. [55], Thompson faced Jorge Masvidal on November 4, 2017 at UFC 217. 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. 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. 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. Thompson started competing in kickboxing and karate at the age of 15. 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. [18], He turned professional on May 15, 2004 against Kadir Kadri who he defeated by knockout in the fifth round. 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Tyron Woodleys blitzing right hand and leg kicks. Thompson's blitzing combinations are effective. And professional fighters, the smart ones, fight to make the most money. We're talking about a round where a fighter gets two 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. 85,000 [2] Event chronology. He has two sisters and two brothers. 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. WebWoodley vs Thompson. Woodley won the title beating Robbie Lawler in the first, at UFC 201 July 30, 2016, pushing his win streak to three. 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. 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. [24][25] Thompson lost the bout by technical knockout due to a knee injury he suffered that left him unable to continue. This is easier said than done, obviously. And much like Lawler-MacDonald, the Welterweight Championship bout Woodley-Wonderboy also has every stylistic ingredient to capture the purists hearts. This karate background is evident in the stance he adopts, as his feet stand far apart and he sits wide with his hands low. Miller utilized a 6:24-:35 time of control advantage to pick up the 30-27, 29-28, 30-27 unanimous decision win. [75], Thompson faced Kevin Holland on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42, in the main event. Luque landed a perfect left hook on the button that sent Muhammad to the canvas. [20], On May 21, 2005 Thompson rematched Kadir Kadri at Martial Arts May-Hem 05 in Greenville, South Carolina. 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. 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. [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. When he got Johnson to the mat thats where the fight stayed. But Thompson survived the onslaught as Woodley then dropped for a guillotine choke in another attempt to finish the fight. Boetsch landed 14 significant strikes in the fight and that was all he needed. Woodley hasn't forgotten his roots as a wrestler. Welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland are set to collide at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Michael Johnson. The challenger rocked Jedrzejczyk in the fourth round but the champion bounced right back and finished the 25 minutes in dominant fashion. Thompson and Woodley meet for the welterweight title at UFC 205. WebUFC 205: Woodley vs Thompson - One outstanding fight Take a deep dive into the can't He won the fight by unanimous decision. 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. On January 20, 2007 Thompson fought Raymond Daniels in a highly anticipated bout. Woodley: 16-3 record (6-2 UFC); five of 10 previous champions have [50] He won the fight via unanimous decision (5045, 5045, and 4847). Tyron Woodley (16-3) vs. Stephen Thompson (13-1) THE MATCHUP: The Woodley is a marvel of athleticism, speed and power. [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. [60] Thompson lost the bout via unanimous decision (4847, 4946, and 4946). [34] Thompson won the fight via unanimous decision (2928, 3027, and 2928). 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. Thompson's father, Ray, is his trainer and manager. Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson set for UFC 205. [48] The win also earned Thompson his third Performance of the Night bonus award. 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. 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. He is a former full-contact kickboxer and was undefeated through 37 amateur and 20 professional kickboxing matches. 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. [31] However, Thompson was forced out of the bout with a knee injury and replaced by Matthew Riddle.[32]. Thompson Stays Perfect In World Tournament! Thompson next faced Chris Clements on September 21, 2013, at UFC 165. He's scrappy in the clinch, too, and throws hard knees and punches on the exits. [69] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Woodley vs. Thompson at UFC 205 on Tapology. When he explodes forward into a fully committed right hand, the speed and power are shocking and unexpected. 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. WebWelterweight champion Tyron Woodley and challenger Stephen Thompson rematch for the title at UFC 209. Esta pelea fue el 12 de noviembre del 2016, en UFC 205 en la ciudad de Nueva York. [19], On December 14, 2004 Thompson traveled to Montreal, Canada to face Eric Boudreau at "La renaissance du Kickboxing" event. An array of kicks and a busy lead hand keep his opponent outside. [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. Boetsch now has his first win streak since 2012 and said to Joe Rogan that he feels like hes finally coming into his own. Thompson was expected to face Amir Sadollah on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160. [7][8] Thompson is regarded as one of the most accomplished strikers in the UFC. Frankie Edgar did what he always does: win against all odds. [17] He holds black belt ranks in Tetsushin-ry Kempo,[4] American Kickboxing and Jujutsu. While not particularly dangerous on the inside, Woodley isn't easy to escape and excels at wearing his opponent down. Here then, are the keys to victory for both men. [28] However, Edwards was forced out with an injury and replaced by Dan Stittgen. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley said over and again that he Catchweight (174.5 lb) bout; Till missed weight. Romero has now won eight in a row and is tied for the fifth-longest active streak in the division. 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. Tate tried to attack from her back with her jiu-jitsu in the third, but she wasnt able to find a submission. [54], The rematch with Woodley took place on March 4, 2017, in the main event at UFC 209. 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. The Empire State was for years dead last - the only state or province in North America where MMA was prohibited. Thompson faced future UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170. In the co-main event of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden, welterweight [51], Thompson fought for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 205, where he faced reigning champion Tyron Woodley. 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. His wide, karate stance allows him to cover distance, and launch kicks rapidly, which he is known for doing. Woodley also likes to move from kicks to punches, firing off a hard right immediately after a kick. Thompson -200 (bet $200 to win $100), Woodley +170 (bet $100 to win $170). 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. 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. [41], Thompson faced Jake Ellenberger on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. 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. [79], Thompson's sister is married to Carlos Machado[17] and Thompson's brother, Tony, is married to Chris Weidman's sister. UFC 205: Woodley vs Thompson - Joe Rogan Preview. 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Click below to get the results for all the fights at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Joanna Jedrzejczyk defeats Karolina Kowalkiewicz. Frankie Edgar vs. Jeremy Stephens is that great a fight. [37] The win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[38]. [39] Thompson won the fight via unanimous decision (2928, 2928, and 3027). 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. On the #UFCHidalgo weigh in show, @TWooodley confirms hell be fighting View Woodley vs. The welterweight title bout was the co-main event of the UFC 205 event at 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. [21], On September 3, 2005 Thompson faced Freddie Espiricueta at the APEX Undisputed event in Montreal, Canada. Stephen Thompson . UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will seek his first title defense against Stephen Thompson at UFC 205 on Nov. 12 in New York. Members. ", "Thompson & Engel Go For The Ultimate IKF GOLD The IKF Amateur World Title! UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington. Khabib extends win streak to seven in a row, which is good for the second-longest active streak in the lightweight division. 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. Forums. [70], Thompson faced Gilbert Burns on July 10, 2021 at UFC 264[71] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content. 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. [43][44], Thompson was expected to face Neil Magny on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. When the champ stood back up he let out a deep breath and McGregor went back to work. [4] He studies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Machado who is also his brother-in-law. The second major issue with Woodley's game is pace. McGregor becomes just the third fighter in UFC history (Anderson Silva and John Lineker) to score three knockdowns in a single fight. 6 years ago. In addition to all of his technical skill, Thompson pushes an outstanding pace. Home. 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 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. 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. 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. Woodley and Thompson fought to a draw when they met at UFC 205 for the belt. Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson UFC 205 FULL FIGHT NIGHT The Blackzilian rising star then leaped onto his opponent and landed a few more finishing bombs to finish the fight. Regulation is now in place, and the UFC plans a triumphant return. Who will leave Las Vegas on Saturday with the UFC 205-pound title? UFC on ESPN 42 - Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland - Dec 03, 2022. [67], Thompson faced Geoff Neal on December 19, 2020 in the headliner UFC Fight Night 183. New posts Search forums. 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! 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. He's not an active takedown artist, but Woodley hasn't forgotten how to shoot a beautiful, explosive and well-timed double. UFC Fight Flashback: Woodley vs. Thompson 1. He won the fight by technical knockout in the fifth round. 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. Most of all, however, staying nimble, loose and bladed with his stance allows him to throw his devastating kicks almost at will. Defensively, he's almost impossible to take down unless he's exhausted. The longer the fight goes, however, the better things look for Thompson. Woodley reminded all of us just how destructive a weapon his right hand is, in his title-winning effort against former Champion Robbie Lawler. 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. Defense isn't his strongest suit. 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. Jim Miller overcame a tough situation when opponent Thiago Alves missed weight Friday. It's not hard to back him up to the fence, and he doesn't show much urgency in getting back to open space. His footwork is simply described as "hopping back and forth", like other practitioners do such as Conor McGregor and Zhang Weili. 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. 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). I'm glad the UFC didn't put up with Woodley's bulls---. https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-205-final-results-and-news-nyc [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. To say Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson stole the show at UFC 205 would be an understatement. 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. 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. The official scores were 49-46, 49-46, 49-46 for Joanna champion in an unanimous decision. The Welterweight Championship landscape has changed now, but the co The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. Wonderboy fights with a really wide stance and would be greatly destabilised should Woodley connects with his leg kicks. It also reduces the body area that he presents his opponents with as a target. [77] This fight earned both the Fight of the Night award. Thompson lost to Matt Brown on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145 via unanimous decision (3027, 2927, and 3027). A potent right kick serves a few different purposes for Woodley. "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). Edgar landed five takedowns in the fight and out-struck Stephens, 45-41 (40-33 significant strikes). [53] Subsequently, both fighters were awarded Fight of the Night bonus awards. But amateur MMA contests were taking place, often without blood tests. [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. 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. Luque finishes his fourth-straight opponent, which is tied for second-longest active finish streak behind Nikita Krylov. Woodley announced the matchup on Friday. Khabib Nurmagomedov put on a dominant ground clinic against Michael Johnson, submitting the Blackzilian standout by kimura at 3:21 of the third round. 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. Edgar got rocked in the second round with a huge head kick from Jeremy Stephens, but he ate it and survived. Count down Stephen Wonderboy Thompsons top finishes so far in his UFC career. 1 week ago. 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. Thompson is much more dangerous as a counterpuncher, though. [33] However, Sadollah pulled out of the bout, citing an injury, and he was replaced by Nah-Shon Burrell. ^ 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. Who were the winners at UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor? Stephen Wonderboy Thompson is going to fight for the 170-pound title, said White. 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. Eventually, Woodley will run into a big series of counters. 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. 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. Thread starter imhungry4444; Start date Sep 16, 2016; Who's gonna win? White made good on his promise. 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. [23] He was the #1 ranked fighter in World Combat League at the end of 2006. WebWoodley vs Thompson. This is a tremendous stylistic clash between two polar-opposite fightersthe karate master and the All-American wrestlerso let's dig in. 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. Wonderboys wide array of kicks, and the incision with which he employs them present an extremely tough proposition to prepare for. Thompson was expected to headline against Brandon Thatch on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60. This allows it to land perpendicular to the plane of his opponent's body, where it lands with the greatest possible force. It's hard to overstate how good Thompson's command of the range is. The pick is Thompson by knockout in the third round. Romero is one of only two fighters in UFC history with two flying knee knockouts (Diego Sanchez). Odds courtesy ofOdds Sharkand current as of Tuesday. He never forces the finish and is happy to pepper his opponent with enough strikes to score and win rounds. Thompson faced Patrick Ct on September 27, 2014, at UFC 178. Diazhasnt fought ineighteen months, and GSP hasnt fought since2013. 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 . 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. New. A blitzing Thompson is effective, stringing together sequences of straight punches behind which he hides sneaky head kicks. 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. For the history enthusiasts out there, he also hostsThe Fall of Rome Podcaston the end of the Roman Empire. He can be found onTwitterand onFacebook. 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 vs. Stephen Thompson set for UFC 205. [52] The fight ended in a majority draw with two judges scoring the fight 4747 and the third 4847 in favor of Woodley. [61] Conversely, 22 of 25 media outlets scored the bout in favor of Thompson. None of that striking wizardry would matter if Thompson couldn't keep the fight standing. [3] [62], Thompson faced former UFC Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in the headliner of UFC on ESPN+ 6 on March 23, 2019. The UFC spent nine years and an estimated $2,000,000pushing for the regulation of MMA in New York. 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. [26] However, this was later overturned into a no contest.[27]. Jedrzejczyk put on a striking clinic, doubling up Kowalkiewicz in strikes in every round of the fight. [57], As the first bout of his new multi-fight contract, Thompson faced Darren Till on May 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 130. [30], Thompson was expected to face Besam Yousef on November 17, 2012, at UFC 154. 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. Thompson and Woodley meet for the welterweight title at UFC 205. 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. Stephen Thompson has finally earned his shot at the UFC's welterweight belt. Daukaus. Pennington has now won four in a row in the womens bantamweight division, which is the tied for the longest streak in division. As an amateur kickboxer Thompson amassed 16 titles and finished his career with a record of 37 wins, 18 by knockout and no losses. The top five fights are some tremendous it is hard to imagine adding another big fight that would push one of them to the undercard. 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. 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. McGregor dominated the contest, defending three takedowns from Alvarez and landing 32 significant strikes that led to three knockdowns in the fight. Since 2013, Romeros six KO/TKOs are tied with Conor McGregor and Derrick Lewis for most in the UFC. There are some weaknesses to Thompson's game, though. UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor FS1 prelimsFrankie Edgar defeats Jeremy Stephens. The New Jersey native won anyway by unanimous decision to become the all-time UFC lightweight wins leader. Thread starter imhungry4444; Start date Sep 16, 2016; Who's gonna win? 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. [81], In 2022, Thompson made his acting debut as Sensei Morozov in two episodes of season 5 of the Netflix series Cobra Kai. [68] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [82], All championship information from WonderBoyMMA.com[83], American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1983). New posts New profile posts Latest activity. Or will Wonderboy just pick him apart from range like he did Hendricks and Rory MacDonald? Thompson was expected to face Justin Edwards on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143, replacing an injured Mike Stumpf. 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. That's about all we've seen in terms of potential problems with Thompson's game at this point. Wonderboy hasnt exactly displayed the most solid of chins in his previous fights, and the Champion should be looking to exploit that. Woodley has a terrible habit of allowing himself to be backed into the fence. Once he has established his preferred range, Thompson goes to work. 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]. 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. 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. Thompson graduated from high school in 2001 and is the Head Instructor of the children's karate program at Upstate Karate. If he's feeling especially confident, he's willing to exchange punches in the pocket, something that's rare with most karate-based fighters. Thompson currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). When he is forced into range, though, Thompson isn't hard to hit. [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. 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. 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. In 2006, Thompson joined the newly created World Combat League. After the fight Khabib went on a classic rant about Conor McGregor and how its actually Nurmagomedov that deserves a title shot. 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. 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. If the opponent responds to a hard body kick by dropping his hand, Woodley shoots an overhand or straight right into the gap. 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. 10,696 [1] Buyrate. 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. [35] He won the fight via knockout in the second round. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. During his recovery Thompson chose to transition from kickboxing to professional mixed martial arts. Till also forfeited 30 percent of his purse to Thompson. This allows him to fight with his hands down by his side, promoting quicker weight-transfer and thus, lateral movement. 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. One reason why Woodleys fate may be different, although, has to do with the point below. [36] Thompson won the bout via first-round technical knockout. He went undefeated during that year earning wins over opponents such as Antoine McRae, Armin Mrkanovic, James DeCore, Tim Williams and Carlos Tearney. Will Woodley be able to stay disciplined and execute this gameplan over 5 rounds? Analysts and fighters have praised 'Wonderboy' for his ability to keep other fighters in his range whilst staying out of theirs. 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. With that said, Woodley has some real drawbacks. [65] He won the fight via unanimous decision. 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. His command of angles here is even more important, as it allows him to land strikes that opponents can't see coming. The right hand is Woodley's bread and butter, and everything he does on his feet is designed to enable him to land it. Esta pelea fue el 12 de noviembre del 2016, en UFC 205 en la The karate-based Thompson is on a massive seven-fight win streak, most recently defeatingRory MacDonald in June. [66] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Find Out UFC 165 in Toronto! [64], Thompson faced Vicente Luque on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. 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. Rory MacDonald struggled to hold Thompson in the clinch. UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor FIGHT PASS prelims. Read the full report about the UFC 205 FIGHT PASS Prelims, Read more about Carmouches historic moment. 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. Joe Rogan agreed that Khabib should be next in line. It was a tight contest through two rounds as Yoel and Chris Weidman brought the aggression in the wrestling department. [78], Thompson is well known for his Kempo style of karate which he has trained in from an early age. 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. UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee. WebUFC 205: Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson - Joe Rogan Preview Joe Rogan previews 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). [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. This also serves to accustom Woodley's opponent to a particular speed and rhythm. FIGHT PASS customers: Replay the prelims right here! The welterweight title bout was the co-main event of todays UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden in New York. ", "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 can hit the occasional takedown of his own for the sake of variety as well. UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman. 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. And then well see what happens with Nick and Nate.. The final pay-per-view event of 2022 for the world's biggest MMA In the second of three title fights at UFC 205, Welterweight champion Tyron It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. In practical terms, this means that an opponent who succeeds in pinning Thompson in boxing range or against the fence can do real damage. 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. Webufc 205 Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson November 12, 2016 Madison Square The benefit of this "hopping" while in neutral is that, like the low or non-existent guard, that your striking and movement becomes unpredictable. [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. The karate master has a particular knack for landing from the inside angle, the same punch that McGregor has popularized. 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. Thompson won the fight by technical knockout in the third round.[22]. [42] He won the fight via KO in the first round and earned a Performance of the Night bonus. 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. Uno de los jueces dio la victoria a Tyron Woodley, mientras que los otros dos marcaron un empate. 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