Stephen Thompson was initially successful against Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307, but ultimately suffered a knockout loss, leaving him with a 1-4 record since 2021, and later expressed gratitude and humor on social media despite the defeat.
Stephen Thompson was finding his rhythm against Joaquin Buckley during UFC 307. He aimed to rebound after dropping three of his last four fights. But Buckley had other plans, landing a massive right hook that left Thompson unconscious in the third round in Salt Lake City. (Watch the finish!)
With this loss, Thompson’s record fell to 1-4 since 2021 and 4-7-1 since his title challenge in 2016. Despite the setback, “Wonderboy” took to social media to express gratitude for fan support. In high spirits, the 41-year-old even joked about not remembering how he returned to his hotel post-knockout.
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Thompson wrote a heartfelt message: “Not much to say other than I sincerely appreciate all of the love and support I felt from the fans tonight and always. The love you’ve shown me really fills my heart.” He added, “The roar of the crowd as I walked out to the cage and my name was announced is something I’ll cherish forever. I’m sorry I didn’t get it done tonight. Much love to you all and much love to SLC.”
And there you have it—an emotional night for Thompson, filled with highs and lows.