Thompson dominates, KOs Hendricks in first round
The main event of UFC Fight Night 82 featured a welterweight fight between Johny Hendricks and Stephen Thompson and airs live on FOX Sports 1.
The main event of UFC Fight Night 82 featured a welterweight fight between Johny Hendricks and Stephen Thompson and airs live on FOX Sports 1.
“I came out here to put on a good show,” said Thompson (12-1). “I hope the fans were impressed.”
A key moment came early on, when Hendricks landed a left, closed the distance, and shot for a takedown. But Thompson successfully defended it.
And his confidence grew from there, as he kept Hendricks off-balance with a wide array of kicks. A kick to the body and a right hand to the jaw was followed by a crushing left which dropped Hendricks to the mat. Thompson swarmed him and the fight was called off.
Thompson’s six-fight win streak is the longest active streak at 170 pounds in the UFC.
Official Result: Stephen Thompson defeats Johnny Hendricks by Knockout (Strikes, Round 1, 3:31)
Immediately following his impressive win, Thompson was interviewed by Jon Anik in the cage. Afterwards, Anik spoke to the former champion Hendricks as well:
