Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Stephen Thompson

17-9-1

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

1705 lbs

Reach

75"

Avg Fight Time

14:31

Gym

Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center

UFC Record

12-9-1(22 bouts)

Wins By

6 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec

Losses By

2 KO 1 Sub 6 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 1R3 4R4 1R5 2

Last 5

WLWLL

Finish Rate

53%

Bonuses

Style

Karate

Location

Greenville, United States

Last Fight2025-07-12

L - Gabriel Bonfim

KO/TKOR1 3:31

Punch to Head In Clinch

Opponent Last Bout

W - Randy BrownSubmissionR2 4:58· D'Arce Choke On Ground

Fight History

WIN

vs Johny Hendricks

UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 3:31

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 3:31

LOSS

vs Belal Muhammad

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Geoff Neal

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Anthony Pettis

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 4:55

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:55

LOSS

vs Darren Till

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Rory MacDonald

UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Kevin Holland

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

to Corner Stoppage

R4 5:00

KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R4 5:00

LOSS

vs Gabriel Bonfim

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Joaquin Buckley

UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 2:17

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 2:17

LOSS

vs Shavkat Rakhmonov

UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 4:56

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:56

LOSS

vs Gilbert Burns

UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Vicente Luque

UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jorge Masvidal

UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre· 2017-11-04

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Tyron Woodley

UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2· 2017-03-04

Decision - Majority

R5 5:00

Decision - Majority·R5 5:00

DRAW

vs Tyron Woodley

UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12

Decision - Majority

R5 5:00

Decision - Majority·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Patrick Cote

UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· 2014-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Robert Whittaker

UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R1 3:43

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 3:43

WIN

vs Chris Clements

UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 1:27

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:27

WIN

vs Nah-Shon Burrell

UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Matt Brown

UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Dan Stittgen

UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· 2012-02-04

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 4:13

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 4:13

WIN

vs Jake Ellenberger

The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick

R1 4:29

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R1 4:29

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.0/min

Grappling

0.23 TD

Defense

55%

⚖️Stephen adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

23 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Head Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+73% vs div avg

74%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

61%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

48%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

39%

⭐Other

Spinning

39%

Damage Events

39%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (74%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (135%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 261% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)

Kick to Head At Distance

17% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick

17% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

17% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

17% of KOs

Punches to Head In Clinch

17% of KOs

to Corner Stoppage

17% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (172% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

46%

Average

Division Rank#31 of 54

0%100%

Striking Defense

55%

Above Avg

Division Rank#24 of 54

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

43% acc90%

Clinch

71% acc7%

Ground

64% acc4%

Striking Differential+1.05/min

4.05 landed/min3.00 absorbed/min

4.05

Landed/Min

3.00

Absorbed/Min

0.47

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1293

Sig. Strikes Attempted2810

Key Insights

Stephen is a distance-first striker, with 90% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.3:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 43% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

36%

Below Avg

Division Rank#33 of 54

0%100%

TD Defense

63%

Above Avg

Division Rank#33 of 54

0%100%

TD Success Rate

36%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.23

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

39%

Accuracy

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.23/15min).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

2,500

1.69

Ratio

Absorbed

1,482

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

20/8

KD Recovery

25%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

25.4

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.7

Standing %

94%

R3 vs R1 Output

172%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.69x) - consistent striking dominance.

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (25.4) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 172% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 22 fights

R1 Control

0:27

R2 Control

0:08

R3 Control

0:13

R1 to Final

+46%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+10.5pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+10.5pp

Body

-2.5pp

Leg

-7.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-2.0pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 6 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

18.9

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

23.3

sig strikes / round

Output Change

123%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Championship Ready

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#29

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Absorption

#17

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Accuracy

#31

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Str Defense

#24

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Knockdowns

#26

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Takedowns

#49

of 54

📉 Below Average

Submissions

#37

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

#17

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3153

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 14

29% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights