Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson has set his sights on fighting Nick or Nate Diaz next.
Thompson, (16-6 MMA) has a disappointing record of losing his last two fights in a row, to Belal Muhammad (21-3 MMA) and Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) respectively. Currently positioned at #7 in the UFC welterweight rankings, he’s got the reputation of being one of the most accomplished strikers and well as one of the most respected fighters in the sport.
Meanwhile brothers Nick (26-10 MMA) and Nate Diaz (20-13 MMA) have also experienced losses in their last bouts in the Octagon.
“I’m down to fight @nickdiaz209 or @NateDiaz209! I have nothing but respect for both of those guys and I’m ready to go. Who wouldn’t love good striking battle?!”
According to Nick Diaz’s longtime coach, Cesar Gracie, we can expect to see Nick back in the Octagon later this year, but no opponent has been named to date. Diaz, 38, hasn’t won a fight since defeating B.J. Penn at UFC 137 way back in October 2011. The last time he was in the cage was at UFC 266 where he went down to defeat against Robbie Lawler (29-15 MMA).
As for Nate Diaz, he has one fight remaining on his UFC contract, which could see him back in the Octagon this summer. Nate last fought in June of 2021 with a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards (19-3 MMA). Nate’s last victory was the defeat of Anthony Pettis (24-12 MMA) in April 2019.
It was just 2 days ago where Nate took to ‘Twitter’ with this message:
“I been trying to fight everybody and no go what’s the hold up ufc? I’m not fighting Conor he sucks. I’ll fight some one quit slow rolling me please. Thanks.”
Nate Diaz is obviously wanting a fight. Looks like Thompson is looking for one too.
I hate that fight. Would probably be like Condit vs Nick. Fuck that. Get someone who will throw down.
Flame-on: nobody wants to watch Bitchboy dance around the ring all night trying to eek out a victory.
I like it!
This
Donno why any self respecting fighter would call out Nick or Nate.
Me2
Yet they all do, and have for the last 12 years or more.
Diaz brothers need out of their contracts, that way they can go to BKFC
Thats true also , Uno Mas
Really? All fighters in the last 12 or more years have been calling out Nate and Nick? I can think of quite a few very good fighters who didn’t.
Both Diaz boys beat him up and win via decision
Stephen beats them both. Probaly beats them both at same time.
Nick is a .500 fighter in the ufc and nate gets beat up by everyone these days.
Anthony Pettis knocked Thompson out very violently. And that same year Nate Diaz beat the absolute piss outta Pettis 30-26 almost finished his ass. Then gave us one of the best shout outs in the post fight interview in UFC history
Nate Diaz is a malcontent who missed huge chunks of his prime because he was being a crybaby on the sidelines.
Nick Diaz is a .500 UFC fighter (in his prime) who isnt even in the top 50.
Stephen Thompson is old, but still miles better than the goofball brothers.