Stephen Thompson wants ‘barnburner’ at MSG for final fight on UFC deal

Stephen
Thompson is looking to end his
Ultimate Fighting Championship contract with a bang.

Thompson (17-9-1) recently revealed that he has one fight left in
his current UFC contract. “Wonderboy” is looking to fight out his
deal at the UFC’s annual New York City card in November at Madison
Square Garden, which will likely be UFC 334.

Stephen Thompson targets Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden with
one fight remaining on his UFC contract

Thompson is going through the welterweight roster to scout an
opponent who can deliver a potential banger with him.

“Madison Square Garden, Nov. 14, got to make it happen,” the former
title challenger told Home of Fight. “I’ve actually got one fight
left in my contract. We’re looking at November… We’ll see who we
get. We’re kind of looking at the roster, trying to find out a good
fight. A good barnburner, if you will, for that card.”

While Thompson never tasted UFC gold despite two attempts against
Tyron
Woodley, the former kickboxer has endeared himself to the
fanbase with his flashy striking style and well-mannered nature.
The 43-year-old is currently on a three-fight slump, losing to
Gabriel
Bonfim, Joaquin
Buckley and Shavkat
Rakhmonov in his recent bouts.

🔥 Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson wants to
finish his UFC contract at Madison Square Garden on November 14—and
go out with one final barn burner.

“We have one fight left, and why not go out in front of everyone at
Madison Square Garden one last time?

We want to get the right… pic.twitter.com/WET4XM5FXZ

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight)
August 11, 2026