“Elvis was a seventh-degree black belt in karate. My dad knew that he couldn't dance like Elvis or sing like him, but he thought maybe he could try karate, and he fell in love with it.”

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.