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Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson took on former 155-pound champ Anthony Pettis in tonight\u2019s UFC Nashville headliner.
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Both Pettis and Thompson entered tonight\u2019s welterweight fight looking to rebound. \u201cShowtime\u201d was coming off a TKO loss to Tony Ferguson at UFC 229, while \u201cWonderboy\u201d suffered a controversial decision loss to Darren Till in his most recent octagon appearance at UFC<\/a> Liverpool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thompson started off quickly in tonight\u2019s main event, finding a home for his jab while exchanging kicks with Pettis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>After seemingly dominating the majority of the opening two rounds, Thompson would get caught by a perfectly timed Superman punch from Pettis<\/a> which sent \u201cWonderboy\u201d crashing to the canvas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The setback served as the first knockout loss of Stephen Thompson\u2019s illustrious fighting career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWonderboy\u201d took to Facebook where he issued the following statement to his fans following tonight\u2019s shocking loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s up guys. I\u2019m at the hospital. Just got knocked out. I don\u2019t 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\u2019m ok. Everything is good. Crap happens. ESpecially when you\u2019ve been in this sport long enough. I\u2019ll be back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephen Thompson went on to explain why he was taken to hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey wanted to check my head and my legs and my toe. Because I kicked him really hard with my shin and my toes. So just making sure everything is fine.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who would you like to see Stephen Thompson fight next when he is healthy and ready to return? Sound off in the comments section Penn Nation! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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