I've had many fights, but this is the biggest stage I've ever fought in. The UFC is the best. — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
Everyone in the UFC is good. If you're at the lowest end or the highest end, you have a chance to get… — Stephen Thompson Chance Copy Share Image
You do have those guys that talk a lot. I understand they're doing it for a reason, to hype a fight, but… — Stephen Thompson Fight Copy Share Image
To be honest with you, Conor McGregor at 170, I think he's just going to be thrown around like a little rag doll. — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
A lot of people think martial arts are just fighting, but it's character-building, too, and I want to give back. — Stephen Thompson Art Copy Share Image
No matter how much it hurts, you gotta stay focused on what you're there for and your goals, just don't give up. — Stephen Thompson Focused Copy Share Image
If you see my fights with Jake Ellenberger, Johny Hendricks and Rory MacDonald, I went out there and just had fun. — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
Matt Brown did exactly what he said he was going to do. He kicked my butt. But it was a war. I… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
If I started talking trash right now, people would just tell me to shut up, 'That's not you, Stephen - be quiet!' — Stephen Thompson People Copy Share Image
I was like 'You know what? I'm training with these champions. Guys like Georges St-Pierre, Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt... Let me give… — Stephen Thompson Champions Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to see somebody get knocked out. I'm sorry but it's the fight game and that's what they want to see. — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
I believed I could knock out Rory MacDonald, Johny Hendricks and Jake Ellenberger, and sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't, but I… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
Me coming from a karate and kickboxing background, Anderson Silva was like my idol, and so was Machida, especially with his karate… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
I know what martial arts have done for me. They've taught me integrity, self-control, perseverance and an indomitable spirit. — Stephen Thompson Art Copy Share Image
I was beating Anthony Pettis. I know nine times out of 10 I would have defeated him. It's just that one time… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
Sometimes people say, 'You've got to go out there and grit your teeth and just throw.' That's never been my style, but… — Stephen Thompson Grit Copy Share Image
I've been called all kinds of stuff, it's part of the game. You take it personal, then you're in trouble. It will… — Stephen Thompson Fitness Copy Share Image
I'm definitely going to work on some techniques that hopefully will throw my opponents off and really allow me to open up… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
I'm not the type of guy to back down from anybody. I think if you want to fight in the octagon you… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
Robert Whittaker is definitely a different fighter from when I fought him last. His takedown defense is ridiculous - ridiculous - and… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
I'm going to give it my all to get that title. And whether I make it or not, I'll know I've competed… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
There were a few times in previous fights where I was hurt. It's just a matter of not giving up, if you… — Stephen Thompson Copy Share Image
