UFC 145: Stephen Thompson vs Matt Brown booked for April 21 in Atlanta
by Geno Mrosko on Feb 11, 2012 3:15 PM EST
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Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power?
If you were impressed with the way Octagon newcomer Stephen Thompson put Dan Stittgen down for a nap at UFC 143 this past Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the good news is it won't be long before he's back in action.
Indeed, GreenvilleOnline.com (subscription required) brings word that Thompson will return to the cage at UFC 145 on April 21 in Atlanta, Georgia, against Matt Brown.
The UFC also confirmed the matchmaking on Twitter.
As stated, Thompson made one helluva debut with the promotion, putting himself on the map with a sick head kick knockout that earned him a bonus and a spot at the post-fight press conference table. Impressive because he was the first fight on the card.
This time out, he'll get the chance to show off a few more moves against a crafty veteran.
Brown also competed at UFC 143, where he blasted former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) contestant Chris Cope in the second round of their welterweight war.
It was the second win in three fights for "The Immortal," who had previously struggled through a three-fight skid with all three bouts ending by way of Brown tapping.
No such worry here. All you "STAND-N-BANG" folks out there should enjoy this one.
UFC 145 goes down on April 21 in Atlanta and will be headlined by a light heavyweight championship showdown that's been a long time coming, as Jon Jones will defend his 205-pound strap against freshly crowned number one contender Rashad Evans.
Also set for the card is a welterweight match-up pitting rising star Rory MacDonald against British banger Che Mills. Heavyweights Brendan Schaub and Ben Rothwell are also scheduled to collide.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for any future updates to the card. In the meantime, be sure to hit up our event archive for all the latest news and notes right here.
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Being exposed?
His win-loss record is nearly .500…what exactly is being exposed?
by Starr788 on Feb 11, 2012 4:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
his dangly bits
They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
- Benjamin Franklin
by JimCrankshaft on Feb 11, 2012 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
WW is stacked with young talent
Odd thing happened today... had to re-sgn up for MMAMania. No clue why!
by PHISH_NATION on Feb 11, 2012 5:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nice giving this guy a decent challenge, let's see what he can do
The last guy he fought was a scrub and didn’t try ANYTHING
Thompson is going to stomp him
Thompson is bringing back old school martial arts stand up that has been missing for quite some time in mma . He’s very dangerous and well trained . 2nd round ko
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 3:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Just like Machida?
LOL, this all over again, until a Muay Thai specialists comes in and obliterates his front leg. He needs to make adjustments if he’s to have any success.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Feb 11, 2012 3:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Agreed. I saw nothing impressive, that kick would not catch anyone with good boxing defense.
I see Brown taking this by being a veteran.
TRAIN BY DAY, JOE ROGAN PODCAST BY NIGHT - ALL DAY.
??? What the hell has happened to you free
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 4:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
he told the truth?
Stitgen looked like shit
Pro Sig record:14-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Boxing defense is defending boxing , good boxing defense doesn't prevent kicks sailing in from outside your peripheral vision
Sig bets anyone since Thompson is apparently nothing ??
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
When did we say Thompson is nothing?
hes a great young prospect, but theres big holes in his defense.
Pro Sig record:14-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Machida won a championship before Shogun came along
So if that is what Thompson has to look forward to then great
by Starr788 on Feb 11, 2012 4:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Machida will never beat Shogun.
Machida is 10x the fighter this guy is, and he still couldn’t adapt his style enough to beat a top class kickboxer. Shogun is getting his belt back.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Feb 11, 2012 5:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He beat shogun , then beat the guy the for one round who made shogun the brawler tap to strikes . I normally don't feed trolls but please
Eat up.
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Shogun lasted longer and didn’t get put to sleep LOL, and Machida got KTFO by Rua. It wasn’t even close, one punch Rampage even beat Machida.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Feb 11, 2012 5:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No the judges told rampage he won
You full yet ?
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The judges told Rampage he won? No ish they did.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Feb 11, 2012 5:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
High brow stuff right
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
thanks for the front page Geno
I liked the edits
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Thanks Tom
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
Thompson is GSP Certified
He’s gonna fuck up a lot of guys before he loses
"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"
Great fight . . .
I really like Wonder Boy, although I see Brown giving him a huge fight and would not be surprised to see him win.
this guy is like a power ranger
"I just want to be known as the best ever, is that too much to ask?" - BJ Penn
best celebration ever!!
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
wrong
The New York Badass has the best celebration eva!!
by Blunt n' Beer on Feb 11, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
He underwhelmed me in his last fight
But I guess he’ll be the favourite. Brown is a huge choker.
Even tho I initially acted like a small child, I have been forced to come to my senses. enzo-enormous is better at calling fights than I am, by far. I am a little immature but am working on it. Also, I love dudes and cant wait to get a reach around from the 209
if Thompson comes in at anything under -300...
he’d make a nice match in a parlay
"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"
good fight
Wonderboy has HUGE holes in his defense and Brown, despite his faults, is the guy that could land a big punch. He’ll push forward looking to land a big shot, lets see if he does. hes certainly not just gonna stand and get punched like Stiggen
Pro Sig record:14-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Tenacious D FTW!
I got the “Wonderboy” reference. Very nice. Glad to see old vets like Matt Brown still making a living in the UFC. Been in a lot of exciting fights. Need to go watch Thompson’s fight. Didn’t get to see him before
Live for God
by G Squat on Feb 11, 2012 4:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
yes, love the D
That should be his walkout song
Odd thing happened today... had to re-sgn up for MMAMania. No clue why!
by PHISH_NATION on Feb 11, 2012 5:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I knew this would happen
Matt Brown can make this a fight…
Or Stephen Thompson may just give him the 3 most miserable rounds of his life
by Starr788 on Feb 11, 2012 4:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The second part
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Great match making
I’m excited for this fight.
TFK
Check out the MMA Forums at http://www.boxingfanatics.com/forums/f24/
it should be interesting
explosiveness vs veteran guile. Could go either way
ST
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
Brown is tough as hell
I used to train with him when I was with Gurgel… but I fear he is gonna get picked apart
PN
Odd thing happened today... had to re-sgn up for MMAMania. No clue why!
by PHISH_NATION on Feb 11, 2012 5:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ummm
a lot of you are bashing his striking defense…. 57-0 kickboxing… 40 KOs. I promise you the strikers he’s faced are better than Matt Brown and 90% of MMA strikers.
Matt Brown isn’t going to win this fight, his striking isn’t tight enough and Thompson will find the holes and Knock him out in the 2nd or 3rd round.
I like Brown, but he’s a gatekeeper and he’s about to be steamrolled by a riser.
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
You gotta remember unless you box or have a muay Thai base your overall striking is shit according to the geniuses which were and graced with on mania
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We're all**
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by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
What kickboxing did he compete in?
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Feb 11, 2012 5:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The kind where the other guy is a high level striker and is trying to knock you out
57-0
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I believe he competed in point fighting kickboxing LOL. GTFO here with that, his front leg is getting demolished or he’s getting taken down. He’s nothing
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Feb 11, 2012 5:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And I believe in purity rings
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
40 knockouts doesn't equal point fighting dango
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
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in dan's world it does
"I'm gonna be the champion till the day I decide not to be. And that isn't any time soon." - Brock Lesnar at UFC 106
by hairybumcrack on Feb 12, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
World Combat League, WAKO, International Kickboxing federation
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
NOTHING like MMA.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Feb 11, 2012 5:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Which is why mma fighters have a real hard time with his stand up
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The guy has a good ground game and isn't a baby when it comes to grappling
you act like he hasn’t ever accomplished anything ever. I have hopes for him in the UFC and I think you’ll be impressed in two or three more fights.
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
the other thing i noticed
was him bouncing around with both feet off the ground simultaneously, against a decent striker or wrestler, I think that could be easily timed.
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Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
fair enough
but lets see what he has to offer past a single fight, I think he’s got a lot of potential and will go far. Top 15 by 2014 if not sooner
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
i hope so
the kid seems very marketable.
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
He has NO movement and leaves his front leg way out. Any wrestler will grab that leg and take him down, any Muay Thai fighter will shatter it.
He needs to incorporate movement into his game if he’s to have success.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Feb 11, 2012 5:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
that leg and that stance is on purpose dude
and did you notice how fast he is…. besides I doubt he’s going to have the same stance against every opponent but you raise a valid point.
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
thompson would beat Rua
"I'm gonna be the champion till the day I decide not to be. And that isn't any time soon." - Brock Lesnar at UFC 106
by hairybumcrack on Feb 12, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
I don't know about that
205lbs against 170lbs…. and Rua is an excellent Muay Thai striker so it’s not like he’s a baby but striking creds almost always will go to Thompson.
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
that was a danago response just for dan
"I'm gonna be the champion till the day I decide not to be. And that isn't any time soon." - Brock Lesnar at UFC 106
by hairybumcrack on Feb 12, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
as in my response
"I'm gonna be the champion till the day I decide not to be. And that isn't any time soon." - Brock Lesnar at UFC 106
by hairybumcrack on Feb 12, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
you more than anyone should know it's two completly different sports
if he tries to pull that hands at his waist BS he did last time, eventually someone is going to make him pay for it
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
He knows range so well it doesn't matter if they're that low because most mma fighters telegraph the shit out of everything
He won’t leave them low in close quarters against a good striker
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
^ this
people bash what’s unfamiliar.
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
not bashing
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
it's more dango because he's being dango
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
gotcha
I don’t question his ability, the guy is talented, I just question some of his tactics and how they will carry into MMA once he starts fighting better competition.
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
oh yeah
I want to see what he does against a wrestler, I’m happy he’s got a fight he will probably win, but I was hoping for a better grappler
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
browns grappling isn't bad
as long as he isn’t facing a superior grappler than himself.
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
He's supposed to be a blue belt in BJJ under a really good black belt
and he’s a well known traditional Japanese Jiujitsu black belt already and that type of grappling carries over, less emphasis on ground fighting but still has submissions and clinch work
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
I am aware
but until those belts are used while getting punched in the face, they mean little.
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
He won’t leave them low in close quarters against a good striker
You’re probably right, but I still want to see that.
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
He reminds me of erick silva
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 11, 2012 5:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
not as aggressive though
but I guess that is partly due to the Karate background?
I promise not to post anymore fat chick or poop gifs.
Im extremely sensitive. The pussy kind of sensitive where I cry like twice a day. I love Cruz Jackson and am honored to be a part of his winning record. I’m his new bitch, step aside Stallion I got that dick now.
Sig bet record 2-6*
he said in post fight he was being patient
which makes sense
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
hey wolf,
Do you know any locals fighting at the ifl show at the palace next weekend?
I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...
by DetroitDrew1980 on Feb 11, 2012 5:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
negative ghost rider
I am going to a show in TC though, a few of my friends are fighting that night.
I’ll let you know next time any of my buds fight down state though
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
this will be my first ifl show, no idea why they're doing it at such a large venue,
But Brett Rogers is headlining, so should be fun lol.
I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...
by DetroitDrew1980 on Feb 11, 2012 5:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
oh nice, I didn't know he was fighting so soon...
it seems like he just fought…
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
he last fought in september... never mind
I was too busy eating a cheese burger out of Roy’s beard to pick fights correctly. Next time, ill listen to The Pride
I will stand as Starr788’s personal bodyguard for the next two weeks. If anyone has a problem with him, they have a problem with me. Expect me to fully uphold my end of this agreement
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