(This story first was published Tuesday, May 22, 2018.)
MMAjunkie Radio co-host and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom provides an in-depth breakdown of UFC Fight Night 130’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event.
UFC Fight Night 130 takes place today at Echo Arena in Liverpool, England, and it airs on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
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Stephen Thompson (14-2-1 MMA, 9-2-1 UFC)
Staple info:
- Height: 6’0″ Age: 35 Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 75″
- Last fight: Decision win over Jorge Masvidal (Nov. 4, 2017)
- Camp: Upstate Karate (South Carolina)
- Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing
- Risk management: Good
Supplemental info:
+ Kempo karate black belt
+ 5x kickboxing world champion
+ 7 KO victories
+ 1 submission win
+ 5 first-round finishes
+ KO power
^ Knocked down 6 of past 8 opponents
+ Superb feints and footwork
^ Plays in and out of striking range
+ Accurate shot selection
^ Intercepting punches and dynamic kicks
+ Improved wrestling ability
+ Underrated clinch game
^ Good head position/strikes off breaks
+/-1-0 against UFC southpaws