Stephen Thompson didn’t tackle the controversial judging within the UFC Nashville co-main occasion, however the shin damage he suffered within the combat is extra gnarly than anticipated.
Thompson was on the fallacious finish of a cut up resolution to Gabriel Bonfim on Saturday’s UFC Struggle Evening occasion at Bridgestone Enviornment. Within the second spherical, “Wonderboy” had a leg kick checked by Bonfim that instantly cut up open his shin — leaving a gaping wound that bled for the remainder of the combat. Seconds later, Thompson harm Bonfim with a head kick, utilizing that very same shin, however couldn’t put his opponent away.
Thompson launched an announcement through Twitter following the bout, saying that his shin was “cut up to the bone” requiring stitches.
Nashville you might be wonderful! To my followers, I really like y’all!! Thanks to your love and help all the time ❤️
Pops, thanks for all the time being in my nook, love you!
To my staff again residence, thanks for all your assist for this combat camp. I felt nice on the market
Thanks to my… pic.twitter.com/Hem8MVqYXg
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 13, 2025
“Effectively, obtained to get again, heal my shin up, perhaps do some extra shin conditioning, however love you guys,” Thompson mentioned on the finish of the video.
The 42-year-old Thompson is at the moment the oldest fighter on the roster, however has nonetheless been acting at a excessive degree. Regardless of sitting on a three-fight skid, Thompson gave surging contender Joaquin Buckley a tricky combat earlier than he was finally stopped within the third spherical at UFC 307 this previous October. Previous to that, Thompson was submitted by the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov.
In a current interview with MMA Preventing, Thompson revealed that following UFC Nashville, he has one combat left on his present contract. How that ultimate contractual bout goes will form if he’ll proceed competing.
