Stephen Thompson Campaigns For Title Shot: This Is My Division, Baby
UFC 201 went down last night (July 30, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and yet another title changed hands in the main event. Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley blitzed Robbie Lawler early on, landing a brutal shot on the “Ruthless” one and ending the fight early to walk away with the welterweight strap.
In the aftermath of the fight, Woodley appeared on FOX Sports 1 and was greeted by No. 1-ranked Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, a man who could serve as Woodley’s next opponent. “Wonderboy” took this time to explain to not only “The Chosen One”, but to the world why he deserves a shot at gold:
“He’s won (three) in a row,” Thompson said on UFC 201’s post-fight show. “How many have I won? Seven in a row. I’ve cleaned out the division for this guy. Listen, I’ve got more wins under me in a row than he does, I’ve beat the best, I’ve beat the No. 1 (in Johny Hendricks), I’ve beat the No. 2 (in Rory MacDonald) – not just in a five-round fight; (Hendricks) was in the first round.”
Despite Thompson being the clear cut No. 1 contender, Woodley seemed far more interested in ‘money fights’ with ex-champion Georges St. Pierre and returning fan favorite Nick Diaz. “Wonderboy” didn’t say Woodley was scared, but he did say that he was gunning for the top:
“I’m not going to say he’s scared, because I know he’s not scared,” Thompson said. “He wants that money fight, but I think I’m going to be making more money when I put this foot upside his head. I’m just telling you. It’s going to happen. This is my division, baby. That’s it.”
Who would you like to see get the next crack at the 170-pound throne?
