Stephen Thompson losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Stephen Thompson has compiled a 17-9-1 (9) record, including two title fights. He has nine losses, one of them in a title fight.
9. Stephen Thompson loses to Gabriel Bonfim via split decision
On July 12, 2025 Stephen Thompson faced Gabriel Bonfim in a welterweight bout. Thompson was 42 years old with a record of 17-8-1, and Bonfim was 27 with a record of 17-1. Thompson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Bonfim was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Bonfim.
8. Stephen Thompson loses to Joaquin Buckley via KO
On October 5, 2024 Stephen Thompson faced Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight bout. Thompson was 41 years old with a record of 17-7-1, and Buckley was 30 with a record of 19-6. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Buckley was on a 4-fight winning streak. Buckley stopped Thompson via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Stephen Thompson loses to Shavkat Rakhmonov via KO
On December 16, 2023 Stephen Thompson faced Shavkat Rakhmonov in a welterweight bout. Thompson was 40 years old with a record of 17-6-1, and Rakhmonov was 29 with a record of 17-0. Thompson was coming off a win and Rakhmonov was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Rakhmonov submitted Thompson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
6. Stephen Thompson loses to Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision
On December 18, 2021 Stephen Thompson faced Belal Muhammad in a welterweight bout. Thompson was 38 years old with a record of 16-5-1, and Muhammad was 33 with a record of 19-3. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Muhammad was coming off a win. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Muhammad.
5. Stephen Thompson loses to Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision
On July 10, 2021 Stephen Thompson faced Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout. Thompson was 38 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Burns was 34 with a record of 19-4. Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Burns was coming off a loss. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Burns.
4. Stephen Thompson loses to Anthony Pettis via KO
On March 23, 2019 Stephen Thompson faced Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout. Thompson was 36 years old with a record of 14-3-1, and Pettis was 32 with a record of 21-8. Both Thompson and Pettis were coming off a loss. Pettis stopped Thompson via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Stephen Thompson loses to Darren Till via unanimous decision
On May 27, 2018 Stephen Thompson faced Darren Till in a welterweight bout. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 14-2-1, and Till was 25 with a record of 16-0-1. Thompson was coming off a win and Till was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Till.
2. Stephen Thompson loses to Tyron Woodley in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On March 4, 2017 Stephen Thompson fought Tyron Woodley for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 34 years old with a record of 13-1-1, and Woodley was 34 with a record of 16-3-1. Thompson lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Woodley.
1. Stephen Thompson loses to Matt Brown via unanimous decision
On April 21, 2012 Stephen Thompson faced Matt Brown in a welterweight bout. Thompson was 29 years old with a record of 6-0, and Brown was 31 with a record of 13-11. Thompson was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Brown was coming off a win. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brown.