“During the fight, if you feel something, you know it's pretty bad, because normally you don't feel anything. You get punched and elbowed in the face, you don't feel it until after the fight.”

American mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer

Stephen Randall Thompson is an American mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer. He competes in the UFC’s welterweight division and has become known for his striking ability. Before moving fully into mixed martial arts, Thompson built an unbeaten record in full-contact kickboxing, going undefeated in 37 amateur bouts and 20 professional matches. In the UFC, he is widely regarded as one of the promotion’s most accomplished strikers.