A lot of people think you're not the champion until you defend it one time. — Stephen Thompson Champion Copy Share Image
If I do lose, it will just give me a stronger drive to train harder. — Stephen Thompson Drive Copy Share Image
I've had many fights, but this is the biggest stage I've ever fought in. The UFC is the best. — Stephen Thompson Best Copy Share Image
I've been fighting since I was 15 years old, so I've had pretty much everything that could be said, said to me. — Stephen Thompson Could Copy Share Image
I wouldn't say I'm the best MMA fighter but I'm working on it every day and I'm getting better and better. — Stephen Thompson Best Copy Share Image
After my last fight with Woodley, I ended up hurting my knee so I was out for almost six months. — Stephen Thompson Fight Copy Share Image
Georges St. Pierre, if he wants to take you down, you're going down. — Stephen Thompson Down Copy Share Image
Of course I've been called everything; Wonder Wonder Woman, Wonder Bra, Wonder Bread. — Stephen Thompson Bra 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 Back 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 Allow 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
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 was beating Anthony Pettis. I know nine times out of 10 I would have defeated him. It's just that one time… — Stephen Thompson Defeated 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
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 Fights 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 Best Copy Share Image
I'm a martial artist. That's what I've been doing since I was three years old, and fighting since i was 15 and… — Stephen Thompson Art Copy Share Image
The average MMA guys have a boxer's stance which makes it easier for a wrestler when they try and take you down.… — Stephen Thompson Average Copy Share Image
Michael Bisping, in one of his last fights, he stepped out there too soon. He had a brutal fight with Georges St-Pierre… — Stephen Thompson Fight Copy Share Image
A lot of people look down on people who are successful, but Conor McGregor is successful because he runs his mouth and… — Stephen Thompson Come Copy Share Image
Everybody asks 'would you fight Conor McGregor?' - of course I'd fight Conor McGregor but it's not because of the money. It's… — Stephen Thompson Art Copy Share Image
Constantly moving, from side to side. Keeping your opponent guessing. If you stand still long enough, a wrestler is going to shoot… — Stephen Thompson Best Copy Share Image
When I was 15, I fought a guy who was 26 and he was 20-0, undefeated. It was a way for my… — Stephen Thompson Better Copy Share Image
From what I've seen he keeps his right side forward, he throws his left hand, throws his left leg and likes to… — Stephen Thompson Better Copy Share Image
Movement is everything when it comes to the fight game. — Stephen Thompson Everything Copy Share Image
