#5 ranked UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson returned to the great Submission Radio and discussed who he wants to fight. The list includes the controversial #1 ranked Colby Covington. The pair are both conservative and supporters of Donald Trump, but they publicly express their beliefs very differently.
“I hear as a person he’s actually a really nice guy, but his persona I don’t like,” said Thompson. “I think it’s kind of cringe. … It comes across he really doesn’t mean what he’s saying, and sometimes he can get a little too personal with people. And it’s like, come on, man, you’re kind of going below the belt there. So, I don’t like his persona. Now, him as a legit human being, I hear he’s a great guy. But his UFC persona, I just want to poke him in the eye, and like, stop it, dude. Stop. So, that’s just me.
I would love that fight though. I think it’s a great test before I fight for the title. To test my takedown defense against a guy like that, and my cardio. I’m known for my cardio. I don’t get tired, man. The last time anybody thought I was getting tired was the Matt Brown fight, and it was due to a weight cut. And I’ve got that down pat ever since then. So, I think that would be a fun fight for sure, man. I think I would piece him up.”
What Wonderboy wants above all is, of course, a title shot at division champion Kamaru Usman.
“The only person in the top five that hasn’t fought [Usman] for the title is yours truly. … So, I’m pushing for that, man. There’s a lot of people on social media, the fans are kind behind it as well, wanting to see me fight Usman. So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed at this point.
“I would love to fight Usman. Usman is the champ. Bro, I love him as the champion, to be honest with you. He’s a great fighter, great competitor, but I think I can go out there, I can win this thing, man. I told everybody in 2021 that the belt is gonna be mine. So, that’s what I’m pushing for.
“I know my striking is a lot better than Usman’s. … I’ve fought some very good wrestlers in the UFC, and I would love that fight.
“Just let him know that I’m right behind him. To watch out for me. And he even said himself that one of the hardest guys in the division to prepare for is me. I’m gonna give him the hardest fight. But I’m getting better everyday too. Not just with my striking, but with my wrestling, my Jiu-Jitsu, and wherever the fight goes I’m gonna be ready for it. And if we fought each other, I’m gonna be the one with my hands raised. So, let’s go, baby!
“If I don’t get Usman next, man, give me anybody. Give me Colby. Give me Leon Edwards if he wins [vs . Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC Vegas 21 on March 13 href=”https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/fighter/Belal-Muhammad:CA46CD77FD7F709C/” target=”” class=”tpd-prodfile-search”]. Give me Nate Diaz, cause I know he’s talking about coming back in April and May wanting to fight at 170. I would love that fight, man.
UG, who do you want to see Wonderboy fight next?
