Just like Khabib did, Stephen Thompson has his father as a coach and his company to the corner at each fight. Even at 37 years of age, spending 15 of them competing professionally, “Wonderboy” still values his dad’s fighting advice and companionship.
In an honest and open interview with MMA Fighting, Stephen Thompson related how he understands Khabib’s decision and how much he appreciates his father’s guidance.
But Stephen Thompson can enjoy his father’s presence in his life away from the Octagon also.
Stephen Thompson does not consider himself an MMA veteran
Competing in the UFC since 2012, Stephen Thompson got a solid streak of seven wins before he was offered a shot for the welterweight title. However, “Wonderboy” could not pass through Tyron Woodley to keep the belt for himself.
He was defeated another two times after that title fight before re-encountering his victorious path. Two wins against promising rising welterweight contenders in Vicente Luque and Geoff Neal made Stephen Thompson remain at the division’s top five.
Even though Stephen Thompson is one of the oldest fighters in the 170 lb division, he does not consider himself a veteran of the sport.
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