Stephen Thompson didn’t tackle the controversial judging within the UFC Nashville co-main occasion, however the shin damage he suffered within the struggle is extra gnarly than anticipated.
Thompson was on the mistaken finish of a cut up determination to Gabriel Bonfim on Saturday’s UFC Struggle Evening occasion at Bridgestone Enviornment. Within the second spherical, “Wonderboy” had a leg kick checked by Bonfim that instantly cut up open his shin — leaving a gaping wound that bled for the remainder of the struggle. Seconds later, Thompson damage Bonfim with a head kick, utilizing that very same shin, however couldn’t put his opponent away.
Thompson launched an announcement through Twitter following the bout, saying that his shin was “cut up to the bone” requiring stitches.
Nashville you’re wonderful! To my followers, I really like y’all!! Thanks in your love and help all the time ❤️
Pops, thanks for all the time being in my nook, love you!
To my workforce again dwelling, thanks for your whole assist for this struggle camp. I felt nice on the market
Thanks to my… pic.twitter.com/Hem8MVqYXg
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 13, 2025
“Effectively, received to get again, heal my shin up, perhaps do some extra shin conditioning, however love you guys,” Thompson stated on the finish of the video.
The 42-year-old Thompson is at present the oldest fighter on the roster, however has nonetheless been acting at a excessive stage. Regardless of sitting on a three-fight skid, Thompson gave surging contender Joaquin Buckley a troublesome struggle earlier than he was finally stopped within the third spherical at UFC 307 this previous October. Previous to that, Thompson was submitted by the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov.
In a current interview with MMA Combating, Thompson revealed that following UFC Nashville, he has one struggle left on his present contract. How that remaining contractual bout goes will form if he’ll proceed competing.
