Stephen Thompson has issued a press release after being stopped by Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307.
Thompson and Buckley shared the Octagon contained in the Delta Middle in Salt Lake Metropolis. The welterweight scrap served because the featured preliminary bout on the UFC 307 card.
Whereas Thompson had his moments, Buckley swarmed him with physique photographs and dropped “Wonderboy” with a shot upstairs within the third spherical for the end.
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Stephen Thompson Speaks Out Following UFC 307 Defeat
Stephen Thompson took to social media to ship a message to his followers and supporters following the powerful loss to Joaquin Buckley.
Not a lot to say aside from I sincerely admire the entire love and help I felt from the followers tonight and at all times 🙏🏻❤️ the love you’ve proven me actually fills my coronary heart. The roar of the group as I walked out to the cage and my title was introduced is one thing I’ll cherish… pic.twitter.com/nNg5XoLL53
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 6, 2024
“Not a lot to say aside from I sincerely admire the entire love and help I felt from the followers tonight and at all times the love you’ve proven me actually fills my coronary heart. The roar of the group as I walked out to the cage and my title was introduced is one thing I’ll cherish ceaselessly. I’m sorry I didn’t get it completed tonight. A lot like to you all and far like to SLC.”
Conor McGregor Shares Recommendation
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Conor McGregor despatched the next now-deleted posted on X with some recommendation for Thompson.
“My brother Stephen, STAND YOUR GROUND! You’re extra correct, sooner, extra ability, sooner eye. Stand your floor and hearth! Skipping again for what? What are we skipping again for? Get them damage first then you possibly can skip and dance round. However damage them first. Stand and hearth missiles! You’ve got an unimaginable array! Stand your floor and belief your self! Relaxation up brother! Unfortunate in there!”
That is Thompson’s second loss in a row. He has gone 1-4 in his final 5 outings. Additionally it is the second time Thompson has been knocked out in his professional MMA profession.
What’s subsequent for “Wonderboy” stays to be seen. Whereas Thompson, who was as soon as a UFC title challenger, has seen higher days contained in the Octagon, he stays aggressive and might nonetheless be featured in some enjoyable fights.
As for Buckley, he’s now hoping for a showdown with former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Such a bout may very well be a large alternative for Buckley to maneuver nearer to a title shot.
Keep on with BJPenn.com for the newest updates on the combating futures of Stephen Thompson and Joaquin Buckley.
