Stephen Thompson is a UFC welterweight who is known for his exceptional striking abilities, here is everything you should know about him including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements. You can read more about the richest UFC fighters of all time here.
Stephen Thompson facts
| Birth Place | Simpsonville, South Carolina |
| Father’s Name | Ray Thompson |
| Mother’s Name | Gloria Thompson |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Net Worth (2024) | $3 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $480,000 |
| Age | 42 |
| Date of Birth | February 11, 1983 |
| Education | Hillcrest High School |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | February 5, 2010 |
| MMA Record | 17-7-1 |
| Divisions | Welterweight |
| Achievements | Number 7 ranked UFC welterweight |
| Wife | None |
| Children | None |
| Endorsements | Transparent Labs |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter, YouTube |
Stephen Thompson is a welterweight in the UFC. The well-accomplished striker is known for his tough-as-nails attitude, coupled with a friendly persona. It has earned him the nickname the Nicest M*****f*****.
He is believed by many, to be the man who can give stiff competition to the former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
Stephen Thompson Net Worth
Stephen Thompson has a net worth of approximately $3 million. His biggest-ever pay day was against Kevin Holland at UFC Fight Night in December 2022, which ended in a win for Thompson. He reportedly took home a whopping $515,000 that night.
For his rematch against Woodley, Thompson made a huge amount too. He made $410,000 that night at UFC 209.
Thompson’s last fight earnings for his win over Geoff Neal is $320,000. His total career earnings amount to over $2.5 million. In 2024, he lost the UFC 307 Welterweight against Joaquin Buckley, but he took home a cash reward of $400,000.
Stephen Thompson MMA Career and UFC record
Stephen Thompson made his MMA debut on the 5th of February in 2010, just 6 days before his 27th birthday. He took on Jeremy Joles in a promotion called Fight Party. In just a year and a half’s time, Thompson had cruised to a 5-0 record.
This landed him an opportunity in the UFC. He made his UFC debut against Dan Stittgen at UFC 143. Wonderboy made an impressive start to his UFC career by knocking out Stittgen in the very first round of the fight.
However, Thompson lost his very next fight via. unanimous decision. He had faced Matt Brown at UFC 145.
Following this loss, Thompson went on an unbelievable 7-fight win streak. This earned him a title shot against then-welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
The pair fought it out in an absolute war at UFC 205. The match ended in a draw, and Woodley got to keep his title.
Wonderboy tried again at UFC 209. This time Woodley somehow got past him, via. majority decision. He then beat Jorge Masvidal via. unanimous decision before going on to lose to Darren Till via. unanimous decision.
Against Anthony Pettis (In March 2019), Thompson suffered the first knockout loss of his career. He has bounced back since that loss and has earned two back-to-back wins over Vicente Luque and Geoff Neal.
However, Wonderboy was pegged back by two straight losses. Nonetheless, he got back to winning ways in December 2022 with a win over Holland. He is now set to face Michael Pereira at UFC 291.
Thompson’s MMA record currently reads 17 wins, 8 losses and 1 draw.
Stephen Thompson Family and Endorsements
Stephen Thompson was born on the 11th of February to parents – Ray Thompson and Gloria Thompson. Thompson’s sister Lindsay Thompson is married to Carlos Machado. Reebok, Draft Kings, Transparent Labs, and Hempworx are Stephen Thompson’s known endorsements.
Thompson has two brothers Tony and Evan. Tony is married to UFC middleweight Chris Weidman’s sister. Evan, meanwhile, is an MMA fighter.
Thompson endorses a Vitamins and Supplements brand called Transparent Labs. He also has his own YouTube channel where he breaks down fights, posts training videos and a lot more.
In 2017, Thompson signed a contract with modelling agency IMG models.
Thompson was rumored to be in a relationship with UFC Octagon girl Red Dela Cruz.
FAQs about Stephen Thompson
No, Stephen Thompson is not married. He is currently in a relationship with Keri McKittrick
Stephen Thompson is 183 cm tall.
Stephen Thompson’s age is 41
Stephen Thompson’s net worth is approximately $3 million.
Stephen Thompson’s nickname is Wonderboy.
Stephen Thompson was born in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Stephen Thompson fights in the UFC’s welterweight division.
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