Thompson has always been a humble fighter, so he was very quick to release a statement regarding his loss. Straight from the hospital, ‘Wonderboy’ had nothing but respect for the former Lightweight champion. How could you not show respect after a knockout like that anyway?
Quotes courtesy of BJPenn.com
“What’s up, guys. I’m at the hospital. Just got knocked out. I don’t even remember a dang thing. All I remember was punching him in the face, his nose bleeding, and then I wake up in the back. When I come to in the back, I have Chris Weidman right there standing next to me. My mom telling me.. but I’m ok. Everything is good. Crap happens. Especially when you’ve been in this sport long enough. I’ll be back.”
He went on to talk about why he was taken to the hospital.
UFC NASHVILLE QUICK RESULTS By MMAMania.com:
Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis — Pettis def. Thompson by KO (punch) at 4:55 of Round Two
Curtis Blaydes vs. Justin Willis — Blaydes def. WIllis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)
John Makdessi vs. Jesus Pinedo — Makdessi def. Pinedo by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Jussier Formiga — Formiga def. Figueiredo by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
Luis Pena vs. Steven Peterson — Pena def. Peterson by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
J.J. Aldrich vs. Maycee Barber — Barber def. Aldrich by TKO (punches) at 3:01 of Round Two
Bryce Mitchell vs. Bobby Moffett — Mitchell def. Moffett by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Frankie Saenz vs. Marlon Vera — Vera def. Saenz by TKO (punches) at 1:25 of Round One
Alexis Davis vs. Jennifer Maia — Maia def. Davis by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Angela Hill vs. Randa Markos — Markos def. Hill by submission (armbar) at 4:24 of Round One
Chris Gutierrez vs. Ryan MacDonald — Gutierrez def. MacDonald by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Jordan Espinosa vs. Eric Shelton — Espinosa def. Shelton by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x2)
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