Stephen Thompson 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements

Stephen Thompson is one of the best strikers in UFC history. He is currently at #7 in the UFC Welterweight rankings. The American is extremely talented and undefeated through 37 amateur and 20 professional kickboxing matches.

What is Stephen Thompson Net Worth 2023?

Thompson has estimated career earnings of $931,000 according to Tapology. His estimated net worth is $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. As of 2023, his UFC paycheck is worth $300,000 per fight.

According to Sports Daily, Thompson's highest paycheck came for his two fights against Tyron Woodley. He earned $460,000 for the first fight at UFC 205, and $410,000 for the second fight at UFC 209.

Stephen Thompson Early Life

Stephen Thompson was born in 1983. At the early age of three, Thompson started training in combat. His father, Ray Thompson is his trainer and also his manager. At the age of 15, Thompson started competing in karate and kickboxing.

The fighter had 16 titles to his name when he was an amateur. In 2004, he went professional against Kadir Kadri, his first opponent. He won that fight by knockout. In 2007, he fought his last professional kickboxing fight against Raymond Daniels. He lost this bout due to a knee injury. From then on, Thompson's career in MMA began.

Thompson has also followed an alternate career path. In 2017, Thompson signed a contract with IMG Models, an international modeling agency.

Stephen Thompson: UFC Career

The 'Wonderboy' made his UFC debut in the year 2012 against Dan Stittgen at UFC 143. He started his career with a Knockout of the Night award.

One of the grandest matches of his career was against Robert Whittaker, where he defeated the middleweight fighter via TKO at UFC 170. In his UFC career, he has fought elite fighters like Tyron Woodley, Jorge Masvidal, Kevin Holland, Belal Muhammad, Gilbert Burns, and Darren Till

His last fight was in 2022, against Kevin Holland, at UFC Fight Night. 'Wonderboy' won the bout via KO/TKO. He holds a record of 17-6-1 in his UFC career. Now, he will fight Michel Pereira on 29 July 2023, at UFC 291.

'Wonderboy' holds a stellar record of 17-6-1 in his MMA career. He has a lot of accomplishments in his name and is one of the most skilled fighters in the game. He is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a black belt in Jujutsu, and a black belt in American Kickboxing.

Apart from that is also a first-degree black belt in Tetsu Shin Ryu Ju-Jitsu.

Stephen Thompson: Fighting Style

Thompson is one of the best fighters in the game and has owned a karate-based style of fighting. He has an aggressive style of fighting and always displays a dynamic range of striking.

Stephen Thompson: Achievements

Stephen Thompson has held titles like the 2002 I.K.F National Tournament Light Heavyweight Champion, 2003 K.I.C.K North American Cruiserweight Champion, 2003 I.A.K.S.A cruiserweight world Championship and 2005 W.A.K.O cruiserweight world champion and many more.

He has won the Performance of the Night in the UFC, 4 times, against Robert Whittaker, Johny Hendricks, Geoff Neil, and Jake Ellenberger.

Thompson also holds the title for the third most post-fight Bonuses in UFC Welterweight history, where he is joined by Vicente Luque.

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