Stephen Thompson didn’t deal with the controversial judging within the UFC Nashville co-main occasion, however the shin damage he suffered within the combat is extra gnarly than anticipated.
Thompson was on the improper finish of a break up resolution to Gabriel Bonfim on Saturday’s UFC Battle Evening occasion at Bridgestone Enviornment. Within the second spherical, “Wonderboy” had a leg kick checked by Bonfim that instantly break up open his shin — leaving a gaping wound that bled for the remainder of the combat. Seconds later, Thompson harm Bonfim with a head kick, utilizing that very same shin, however couldn’t put his opponent away.
Thompson launched a press release by way of Twitter following the bout, saying that his shin was “break up to the bone” requiring stitches.
Nashville you’re wonderful! To my followers, I really like y’all!! Thanks on your love and help at all times ❤️
Pops, thanks for at all times being in my nook, love you!
To my group again residence, thanks for all your assist for this combat camp. I felt nice on the market
Thanks to my… pic.twitter.com/Hem8MVqYXg
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 13, 2025
“Effectively, acquired to get again, heal my shin up, possibly do some extra shin conditioning, however love you guys,” Thompson mentioned on the finish of the video.
The 42-year-old Thompson is at the moment 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 combat earlier than he was ultimately stopped within the third spherical at UFC 307 this previous October. Previous to that, Thompson was submitted by the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov.
In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Thompson revealed that following UFC Nashville, he has one combat left on his present contract. How that closing contractual bout goes will form if he’ll proceed competing.
