Stephen Thompson was having success on the ft in opposition to Joaquin Buckley, trying to get again on monitor after dropping three of his previous 4 at Saturday evening’s UFC 307, however Buckley has the final snort with a monster proper hook that knocked him unconscious halfway by means of rounds three in Salt Lake Metropolis (watch the finish).
Now all the way down to 1-4 since 2021 — and 4-7-1 since difficult for UFC gold in 2016 —, “Wonderboy” took on social media to thanks the assist of followers. In good spirits, the 41-year-old veteran additionally joked about not remembering how he received again to the resort after such a vicious knockout.
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“Not a lot to say aside from I sincerely recognize all the love and assist I felt from the followers tonight and at all times the love you’ve proven me actually fills my coronary heart,” Thompson wrote on the put up. “The roar of the group as I walked out to the cage and my title was introduced is one thing I’ll cherish eternally. I’m sorry I didn’t get it completed tonight. A lot like to you all and far like to SLC.”