Stephen Thompson
“Wonderboy”
Record 17-9-1United States
Next fight
vs. Charles Radtke — UFC 334, November 14, 2026
The style
Karate Specialist
Switch-stance striking · Point karate background · Farewell bout
GrapplingStriking
Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson is a 43-year-old American welterweight and longtime UFC fan favorite, a karate and kickboxing specialist renowned for his switch-stance striking. He dropped a split decision to Gabriel Bonfim in July 2025, and says he personally chose Charles Radtke as the opponent for what he has described as his final UFC fight. At 43, he is one of the oldest active fighters on the roster.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 17-9-1 |
| Age | 43 |
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| Country | United States |
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The numbers
Career UFC averages.
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| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
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| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
8 KO/TKO0 SUB9 DEC