The Bromance between Chris Weidman and Stephen Thompson

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More Info Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson is a perennial Welterweight Title contender. He has fought for the world title twice and still is a top ranked welterweight. His typical karate style can give any 170 pounder deep trouble. Stephen Thompson

“ Weidman needed a new training partner ahead of his fight against Silva. He decided to take Thompson as the sparing partner because Wonderboy had a 57-0 kickboxing record, Which could replicate Silva's style of fighting. But later the duo became good friends.

Weidman & Wonderboy Post-Fight after competing at UFC-205

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Both Weidman and Wonderboy are coming close to retirement and in their quest to end their career with the UFC Title.

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