Stephen Thompson has faith the UFC will do right by him. The former welterweight challenger has not received any compensation for UFC 291, but he believes that the promotion will be considerate enough to give him the money soon. Things took an unexpected turn for ‘Wonderboy’ when his opponent, Michel Pereira, failed to make the welterweight limit for their bout. His opponent’s lack of professionalism bothered Thompson, and he was not ready to go forward with the contest.

However, the 40-year-old had dedicated himself fully to the fight and went through every single procedure before the bout. He made went through a full training camp, successfully completed all the fight week duties, and made weight for the bout, unlike his opponent. Even then, ‘Wonderboy’ didn’t get any compensation for the effort he put in before the fight got canceled. Now, he believes that he will get a paycheck soon after Dana White comes back from vacation. However, fans strongly believe Thompson is in for a rude awakening.

Stephen Thompson opens up about his current situation

Stephen Thompson was recently talking to The MMA Hour’s Ariel Helwani. During the interview, Thompson detailed his faith in the UFC. He stated his belief that the promotion would acknowledge all the effort he took, unlike his opponent. However, he confessed that he would be highly disappointed if the UFC failed to meet his expectations.

Trending

Insider Blames Alleged “Laundering” Behind Floyd Mayweather’s Dubai Fiasco as Gervonta Davis’ Claims Get Debunked Post NBA Visit

May 04, 2024 03:07 AM EDT

Insider Says Mike Tyson Is in the Same Situation as Conor McGregor – “Biggest Fear Is…”

May 04, 2024 08:10 PM EDT

How Did Francis Ngannou’s Son Die? All We Know So Far About 15-Month-Old Kobe’s Death

April 30, 2024 12:32 PM EDT

“Literally Some Random Loser”- Jon Jones Finally Breaks Silence on Latest Controversy, Faced With Serious Allegations

May 02, 2024 07:40 PM EDT

UFC 301 Payouts: Alexandre Pantoja, Steve Erceg, Jose Aldo and Others; Estimated Purse for the Brazil Card Fighters

May 05, 2024 03:43 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Thompson said, “I feel like they’re going to do right by me. Things are still in talks. I think they’re waiting for Dana White to come back from his vacation, and we’ll go from there… I will be disappointed [If I’m not paid].” When fans came across his current situation, the majority of them warned him about how the promotion never cares about the fighters and is often unprofessional when it comes to fighters’ pay.

Fans react to ‘Wonderboy’s current situation 

Most of the fans felt that waiting for Dana White was not necessary as ‘Wonderboy’ had already gone through all the obligations. A fan even went on to suggest that the UFC should make some changes to their method of paying fighters. Meanwhile, one fan strongly believed that Dana White would not care about paying him. To prove his point, the fan gave the example of how White treated Anderson Silva.

• “The fact that they have to wait for Dana to come back is an absolute joke. He made weight he did what he had to do, his opponent failed.”
• “Just another mis step by the UFC where there shouldn’t be one. It should be in the contract that if you show up and make weight you get paid. Regardless of what happens with your opponent. This “wait for Dana white” is BS.”
• “Be prepared to be disappointed @wonderboymma Dana doesn’t give two sh*ts about what you guys have done. Look at how he treated Anderson at the back end of his career. Fed him to lions, then let him walk. Didn’t give him the gratitude he deserved for carrying this sport to what it has become now as the greatest champion ever.”
• “UFC and Dana don’t care”

More fans reiterated that there was no mistake with Thompson and that he deserved to get paid. Also, ‘Wonderboy’ has a clean record of making weight all the time before his fight. It was Pereira who missed the weight, and according to some fans, it is only he who should face the consequences.

• “If he doesn’t get payed boycott Perreira.”
• “Guy is way too nice. If they don’t pay him we riot!”
• “Couldn’t of put it any better. UFC pay this man.”

“That Is Fuc***g Illegal”: Fans Call “Bullsh*t” on Dana White and Co. Following UFC’s Refusal to Pay Stephen Thompson His Purse for UFC 291

While most of the fans supported Thompson, few fans felt that he should have gone forward with the fight.

• Wonderboy backed out of the fight. I’m assuming he won’t get anything. 3lbs is that much of difference?
• Shouldve taken the fight

When the fans came across the situation with Stephen Thompson, they were quick to call out the unprofessional attitude of the UFC and Dana White. Do you agree with them? Or did Thompson make the wrong call? Let us know in the comments below.

WATCH THE STORY: Dana White’s Action Gives Financial Troubles to UFC, Jake Paul Fight Contract Exposed. Volkanovski Recounts Zombie Fight