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'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
Sometimes, you get kickboxers and all they've done is striking and they don't have the wrestling or jiu-jitsu background that I have… — Stephen Thompson Done 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
No disrespect to Matt Brown, he's a great fighter, but I think I got and have what it takes to beat him. — Stephen Thompson Disrespect 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 Cardio Copy Share Image
I believe that God gave us gifts to help serve Him and He gave me the gift. I'm a people person. I'm… — Stephen Thompson Believe Copy Share Image
It's difficult when you step out there with somebody like me and my offense. — Stephen Thompson Difficult Copy Share Image
I've always been a fan of those guys. My dad was in military school and I have a bunch of buddies that… — Stephen Thompson Dad 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
Elvis was a seventh-degree black belt in karate. My dad knew that he couldn't dance like Elvis or sing like him, but… — Stephen Thompson Black belt 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 Giving 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
From what I've seen of Darren Till, he's very durable. He likes to throw that left hand so he has a chance… — Stephen Thompson Chance Copy Share Image
I spent some time with Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida when they were training at Blackhouse in California. This was before I… — Stephen Thompson Anderson silva 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
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
If you see my fights with Jake Ellenberger, Johny Hendricks and Rory MacDonald, I went out there and just had fun. — Stephen Thompson Fights Copy Share Image
I've known guys who've got knocked out and they get back in there too soon, next thing you know they get clipped… — Stephen Thompson Again 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
