After my last fight with Woodley, I ended up hurting my knee so I was out for almost six months. Stephen Thompson Read Quote
Everybody asks ‘would you fight Conor McGregor?’ – of course I’d fight Conor McGregor but it’s not because of the money. It’s because he’s such a huge martial artist and everybody considers themselves the best if you fight Conor McGregor, if you beat Conor McGregor. I look at it like that. Stephen Thompson Read Quote
It’s difficult when you step out there with somebody like me and my offense. Stephen Thompson Read Quote
I believed I could knock out Rory MacDonald, Johny Hendricks and Jake Ellenberger, and sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t, but I know I can knock these guys out. Stephen Thompson Read Quote
As a fighter my goal is not to get hit and frustrate my opponent. Once I get you frustrated then I got you. Stephen Thompson Read Quote
You just have to put in the work. Work really hard, get a good coach and a good gym. You have to have the right mindset to be a champion. Don’t make excuses on going to the gym like your ankle is sore or what. Stephen Thompson Read Quote
I’ve always been a fan of those guys. My dad was in military school and I have a bunch of buddies that are Marines, and I just kind of want to give back to those guys that gave more than enough for us. Stephen Thompson Read Quote