Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has confirmed his retirement from mixed martial arts following UFC 334. The 43-year-old veteran, known for his striking prowess and karate-based style, told reporter Drake Riggs in an interview for Uncrowned that he harbors no regrets about his career despite falling short of capturing a championship belt.
"I've got no regrets. Zero," Thompson said, reflecting on a career that spanned over a decade in the promotion. The American fighter, nicknamed "Wonderboy," competed at the highest level of the welterweight division, earning title shots against then-champions Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman.
Thompson's decision comes after his most recent appearance at UFC 334. Throughout his UFC tenure, he amassed notable victories over former champions and top contenders, establishing himself as one of the most technically skilled strikers in the sport's history.
