We’ve you lined for all of tonight’s UFC Nashville outcomes, together with the welterweight co-main occasion between Stephen Thompson and Gabriel Bonfim.
Thompson (17-9-1 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight dropping skid. The previous welterweight title challenger most lately competed at UFC 307 in October of final yr, the place he suffered a third-round knockout loss by the hands of Joaquin Buckley. ‘Wonderboy’ has gone simply 1-4 over his previous 5 Octagon appearances, along with his lone win in that point coming in opposition to Kevin Holland.
In the meantime, Gabriel Bonfim (18-1 MMA) might be returning to motion for the primary time since scoring a second-round submission victory over Khaos Williams this previous February in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old has gone 4-1 over his previous 5 fights, along with his lone loss in that point coming in opposition to Nicholas Dalby.
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— UFC (@ufc) July 13, 2025
Spherical one of many UFC Nashville co-main occasion begins and Stephen Thompson opens with some sidekicks to the physique and legs of his opponent. Gabriel Bonfim dives in on a takedown try. He will get a physique lock and takes the again of Thompson earlier than dragging him right down to the ground. ‘Wonderboy’ seems to be to interrupt free, however Bonfim rapidly wraps up a choke. He’s not beneath the chin nevertheless, and Thompson ultimately breaks free and will get again to vary. Bonfim with a pleasant counter shot to shut out the opening spherical.
Spherical two of the UFC Nashville co-main occasion begins and Gabriel Bonfim rapidly shoots in for an early takedown try. Stephen Thompson defends however is now pressed up in opposition to the cage. He tries to reverse, however Bonfim retains him there. Gabriel lands a knee after which misses on a spinning elbow try. ‘Wonderboy’ makes an attempt a spinning wheel kick, however Bonfim geese beneath and will get in on a takedown. He drags Thompson to the bottom. The previous title challenger pops proper again to his ft, however Gabriel Bonfim rapidly jumps on his again. He decides to let Thompson go after which rocks him with a clear 1-2. Stephen Thompson falls again in opposition to the cage and seems to be okay. Thompson with a kick. Bonfim solutions with a clear left that drops ‘Wonderboy’. Thompson will get again to his ft and lands a giant kick of his personal that wobbles Bonfim. The horn sounds to finish spherical two.
Issues are heating up going into Spherical 3!#UFCNashville is LIVE NOW on @ESPN and @ESPNPlus! pic.twitter.com/DwYlozFYMI
— UFC (@ufc) July 13, 2025
The third and last spherical of the UFC Nashville co-main occasion begins and Gabriel Bonfim instantly shoots in for a takedown try. He doesn’t get it, however is ready to push ‘Wonderboy’ in opposition to the cage. Stephen Thompson reverses the place. He lands a clear punch after which backs away. Bonfim geese down for one more takedown try and eats a kick clear. One way or the other, he stays standing and is ready to shoot in once more and this time take Thompson to the ground. ‘Wonderboy’ rapidly will get up, however Bonfim retains him pressed in opposition to the cage. The combat ends with the fighters battling within the clinch.
To the scorecards we go…
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— UFC (@ufc) July 13, 2025
Official UFC Nashville Outcomes: Gabriel Bonfim def. Stephen Thompson by break up choice (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Who would you prefer to see Bonfim combat subsequent following his victory over Thompson this night in Tennessee?
