Stephen Thompson had a hilarious reaction to Tyron Woodley's brutal trash can.
UFC Welterweightwoman Stephen Thompson and former champion Welterweight Tyron Woodley shared one of the greatest rivalry in the division. More than 10 rounds fought Woodley and Thompson in action with a high octane who had fans on the edge of their seats.
Woodley and Thompson fought to a majority in their first fight on UFC 205, on a map with head by Conor McGregor's legendary victory over Eddie Alvarez. An immediate rematch was booked for UFC 209, because Woodley and Thompson had the greatest attention for one of the best cards of the year.
Although the structure of the first fight by Woodley and Thompson was relatively friendly, things took a unique turn for their long -awaited Rematch.
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Stephen Thompson and Tyron Woodley shared some of the funniest pre-combat moments in the history of UFC
Thompson is notoriously friendly to his opponents, analysts and fans who supported him during his UFC career. In a humorous turn on the BMF belt of the UFC, Thompson is considered by fans as the awkward 'NMF' champion, which points to his often positive attitude.
After many experts and analysts, Thompson thought enough to win their first fight, Woodley increased the intensity for their Rematch. He was demonstrably closest near Thompson's skin when the two verbal bars traded during a face-to-face interview on ESPN.
Woodley and Thompson had a number of fiery fairs because they made their business why fans would expect them to win in their upcoming Rematch. But things took a hilarious turn when Thompson seemed to admit to Woodley's Verbal Jabs, where the champion scolded because he was 'so mean' for him.
View the exchange between Woodley and Thompson below.
Woodley won their UFC 209 Rematch with a majority decision in a result that was disputed by many experts, including Joe Rogan, after the fight. Since UFC 209, Thompson has not returned to a UFC -Welterwet title, although he has won recent victories, such as Kevin Holland and Geoff Neal.
Woodley then defended the UFC -Welterweight title against Demian Maia and Darren for a dominant loss for Kamaru Usman on UFC 235. He separated roads with the UFC after a loss of Vicente Luque on UFC 260.
Stephen Thompson can possibly retire this weekend at UFC Nashville
Flash Forward to 2025, Thompson returns this Saturday to the Octagon in UFC Nashville against Gabriel Bonfim. It is the first fight of Thompson since a brutal knockout loss for Joaquin Buckley on UFC 207 last year.
Thompson could possibly hang the gloves with a loss at UFC Nashville. He has repeatedly plagued pension in recent years, especially in the midst of his current slip of defeats in four of his last five fights.
Thompson will try to treat UFC fans to at least another characteristic moment before he chooses to walk away from fighting.