Following spectacular UFC 143 debut, Stephen Thompson welcomes the bright lights

A good many of Stephen Thompson’s 57 wins passed without much fanfare in his kickboxing career.

Not much changed when he crossed over to MMA. A year ago, he was the regional tough, the indie band with the local following.

With a knockout of Dan Stitt…

A good many of Stephen Thompson’s 57 wins passed without much fanfare in his kickboxing career.

Not much changed when he crossed over to MMA. A year ago, he was the regional tough, the indie band with the local following.

With a knockout of Dan Stittgen at this past Saturday’s UFC 143, Thompson’s arena tour has begun.