MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant sat down with UFC Welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and heard what he had to say about his upcoming main event fight with Rory MacDonald, set for June 18th in Ottawa, Canada. Stephen talks about the stylistic match-up, shares his opinion on Rory’s legendary fight with the Champ Robbie Lawler and lets us know why he thinks he should have gotten the next title shot instead of Tyron Woodley. Stephen also talks about working as an FS1 analyst for the first time and training with former middleweight champ Chris Weidman.
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DANG MUST SUCK THOMPSON SUCKED TYRONS DICK TWICE NOW WHAT A LOSER
this woman is truly beautiful 😀
this woman is truly beautiful 😀
Woodley
Woodley
i would marry her
wonderboy trains with weidman who is far stronger than any welterweight. tremendous advantage for Thomson
wonderboy trains with weidman who is far stronger than any welterweight. tremendous advantage for Thomson
Karyn Bryant….I just want to say your name
Karyn Bryant….I just want to say your name
Karen, you're the best! Great interview with one of my favorite fighters and the future WW champ, Wonderboy Thompson.
Karen, you're the best! Great interview with one of my favorite fighters and the future WW champ, Wonderboy Thompson.
Wonder boy and the interviewers facial features are almost identical …
Wonder boy and the interviewers facial features are almost identical …
Wonder boy and the interviewers facial features are almost identical …
Karyn is what you call an annoying cunt
Northcut would destroy this fool.
Northcut would destroy this fool.
Better to interview Wonderboy than Rampage that's for sure :)
This woman is smart, beautiful and into cool sports…unicorn.
This woman is smart, beautiful and into cool sports…unicorn.
Dudes awesome, took me a while to realize how good a fighter he is and a nice person
Dudes awesome, took me a while to realize how good a fighter he is and a nice person
Karyn Bryant is so freaking hot, she is also a good journalist too.
Thanks! ☺️
Your welcome.
Karyn Bryant is so freaking hot, she is also a good journalist too.
Thanks! ☺️
"Im gonna make you go deep" easy girl!
It is absolute bullshit he didn't get the title shot. He beat Hendricks, hendricks was 2nd!
The reason he didnt get the title shot is because the UFC think they will make more money IF rory beats him, they can then put Rory VS Lawler 2 which would be a big pay day, more so than if wonder boy was to fight for the belt. The UFC ain't dumb but they are greedy.
The only problem for wonder boy is, if he doesnt win over rory, he may never get the chance to win the title, so in some ways wondeboys career could be over just for the UFC to make a little extra money and we could miss the true champion taking the belt, which would be a massive shame.
He has to win this!
wonder boy the man .Karyn you my gal for putting up great stuff as always
wonder boy the man .Karyn you my gal for putting up great stuff as always
this guy will be champion and there is no doubt about it.
mark me werdz
this guy will be champion and there is no doubt about it.mark me werdz
Hendricks is a shell of his former JUICED self. Cheaters are mental midgets,so they not only suffer the physical loss when off the juice,but more importantly the mental loss.Vitor Belfort is a similar example of what happens when a metal midget loses the feeling of invincibility that PED's offer. There is no doubt that Wonderboy is a great fighter,but using Hendricks as a gauge as to how he will do against Rory is a bad idea. I can see that the odds makers have already made that mistake by placing Thompson as the favorite.
Hendricks is a shell of his former JUICED self. Cheaters are mental midgets,so they not only suffer the physical loss when off the juice,but more importantly the mental loss.Vitor Belfort is a similar example of what happens when a metal midget loses the feeling of invincibility that PED's offer. There is no doubt that Wonderboy is a great fighter,but using Hendricks as a gauge as to how he will do against Rory is a bad idea. I can see that the odds makers have already made that mistake by placing Thompson as the favorite.
his attitude reminds me of a grown up version of Sage Northcutt.
his attitude reminds me of a grown up version of Sage Northcutt.
I would rank tyron wodley bitch 5 or 6 or 7
I would rank tyron wodley bitch 5 or 6 or 7
Carlos condit won against Lawler…
Carlos condit won against Lawler…
Rory also completely made Tyron his bitch!!
Rory also completely made Tyron his bitch!!
Hendricks would beat tyron wodley bitch!
Hendricks would beat tyron wodley bitch!
Wonderboy might be the most under-rated fighter ever
Wonderboy might be the most under-rated fighter ever
'Dont look at her boobs i'm on camera'
'Dont look at her boobs i'm on camera'
I know it won't happen but would love to see Thompson v McGregor. Show his fan boys what a proper martial artist is. Show them what real striking is. This guy is deadly in the cage.
Wonderboy is the fighter that McGregor wants to be.
I know it won't happen but would love to see Thompson v McGregor. Show his fan boys what a proper martial artist is. Show them what real striking is. This guy is deadly in the cage.
This guy deserves the belt. Phenomenal athlete and martial artist. Boy got fucking SKILLS
This guy deserves the belt. Phenomenal athlete and martial artist. Boy got fucking SKILLS
Talk about class. I'm going to go out and make a daughter and then chain him down, if possible, until she's 18, then hold a shotgun wedding in the hills of Tennessee just to have this class man in the family. Did I go too far? hahaha
Aye you did
Talk about class. I'm going to go out and make a daughter and then chain him down, if possible, until she's 18, then hold a shotgun wedding in the hills of Tennessee just to have this class man in the family. Did I go too far? hahaha
Aye you did
Future champ
Future champ
Get that Creole pussy Stephen!! Wooo! Karyn has hips like a battleship, and I want get in the hull!!
"Pussy Stephen"..? are you kidding me..?! This guy is a Beast, entertainer fighter, incredible stand up warrior!
Why so many hate bro? o_O
+Bo Mal Patriote Read the post again man. Was telling Stephen to get some of that mocha pussy. Kathryn is an outstanding woman!
Get that Creole pussy Stephen!! Wooo! Karyn has hips like a battleship, and I want get in the hull!!
"Pussy Stephen"..? are you kidding me..?! This guy is a Beast, entertainer fighter, incredible stand up warrior!Why so many hate bro? o_O
+Bo Mal Patriote Read the post again man. Was telling Stephen to get some of that mocha pussy. Kathryn is an outstanding woman!
I'd love to see Wonderboy fight Rockhold. I'd pay some friggin top dollars for that fight. Karen, great job as always.
It looks like Wonderboy could easily put on another 15 pounds of fighting weight. He will hold both belts.
The problem is that the extra wt kills your stamina and speed. And now my comment is null and void with Luke having his ass handed to him. 🙂
+BFResearchSE Yes, it can but not necessarily. It depends on how he puts on the weight.
I'd love to see Wonderboy fight Rockhold. I'd pay some friggin top dollars for that fight. Karen, great job as always.
Karyn is one hot exotic woman, she has dat ass also. Her partner is a lucky guy.
Karyn is one hot exotic woman, she has dat ass also. Her partner is a lucky guy.
Karyn is so pleasant and enjoyable
Karyn is so pleasant and enjoyable
This will be the best fight of the year by far. Get'em Mr. Stephen!! We are in your corner bro!!!! Pitch Black MMA for life!!!!
This will be the best fight of the year by far. Get'em Mr. Stephen!! We are in your corner bro!!!! Pitch Black MMA for life!!!!
Awesome interview as always Karen. In my opinion, it feels like there were many factors to why UFC FN 89 is Rory vs Stephen. Certain people need to see if Stephen could go 25 minutes with Robbie. Robbie has gone 5 FULL rounds in 3 of his last 4 fights. Also, Danas wish was that Conor McGregor would run away from 145 and meet Robbie at UFC 200. Nate messed that up. GSP allegedly was coming back. Nope. Twood was picked. Also, Stephens only hiccup was too Matt Brown. Sometimes getting title shots if u think u did enough is a hard thing especially in the UFC and Stephen is learning that.
Awesome interview as always Karen. In my opinion, it feels like there were many factors to why UFC FN 89 is Rory vs Stephen. Certain people need to see if Stephen could go 25 minutes with Robbie. Robbie has gone 5 FULL rounds in 3 of his last 4 fights. Also, Danas wish was that Conor McGregor would run away from 145 and meet Robbie at UFC 200. Nate messed that up. GSP allegedly was coming back. Nope. Twood was picked. Also, Stephens only hiccup was too Matt Brown. Sometimes getting title shots if u think u did enough is a hard thing especially in the UFC and Stephen is learning that.
Karyn are such a wonderful MMA interviewer! "Wonderboy" seems like a very nice guy and you are in a class by yourself. I am always grateful when you are on Fox before and after the fights. You have the rare gift to make everybody better on the show.
Karyn are such a wonderful MMA interviewer! "Wonderboy" seems like a very nice guy and you are in a class by yourself. I am always grateful when you are on Fox before and after the fights. You have the rare gift to make everybody better on the show.
I too thought he'd get the shot after he beat Hendricks. Instead he gets a beast in Rory who cannot lose this fight. Would have been really cool to see Wonderboy Vs Lawler
I too thought he'd get the shot after he beat Hendricks. Instead he gets a beast in Rory who cannot lose this fight. Would have been really cool to see Wonderboy Vs Lawler
Stop looking at the camera
Stop looking at the camera
I would definitely say he deserves it. Honestly I think Rory is going to put an end to his chances sadly. he would have a good chance against Lawler.
Ellenberger was able to box him up something nasty closing in on the angle, granted it made him forget about the spiny stuff and cost him. Thompson is pretty predictable with what he is gonna throw from what side. he has a few bait and switch games but you cant opt out of those if you play your cards right.
Horiguchi is a far better example of what you can do with the karate style in MMA.
I would definitely say he deserves it. Honestly I think Rory is going to put an end to his chances sadly. he would have a good chance against Lawler.
Ellenberger was able to box him up something nasty closing in on the angle, granted it made him forget about the spiny stuff and cost him. Thompson is pretty predictable with what he is gonna throw from what side. he has a few bait and switch games but you cant opt out of those if you play your cards right.
Horiguchi is a far better example of what you can do with the karate style in MMA.
this guy is probably nicest person in the world
this guy is probably nicest person in the world
your fights are exciting!
your fights are exciting!
I like how this woman does her interviews, laid back, knows her shit and doesn't try to be patronizing to the fighters like some other female interviewers cough that chick from the Weidman VS Rockhold interview, that made it all about her cough. Truly great. This sport needs better interviewers, and you are one of them.
Thanks a lot! =)
I like how this woman does her interviews, laid back, knows her shit and doesn't try to be patronizing to the fighters like some other female interviewers cough that chick from the Weidman VS Rockhold interview, that made it all about her cough. Truly great. This sport needs better interviewers, and you are one of them.
horrible camera work her husband always shoots in too close…….
Incredibly talented! I have no doubt Stephen will be a champion one day.
There is something so sexy ab Karyn
There is something so sexy ab Karyn
Nothing sexier than a woman who shares my interests. Madam, you are gorgeous, and you know what you're talking about in MMA. I just want to pay you the compliment that it's good to see a woman who isn't using her looks, but is putting in the work in her reporting and attaching herself to the MMA world. Keep up the good work.
+AntiScumSS happily married man here. not ever making moves. just complimentary.
+AntiScumSS gotta be
+AntiScumSS Puerto Rican
+AntiScumSS It's tough to call, but it's in the best interest of PR. They have avoided it, but it isn't an easy fix.
Yes, technically, but at that point Puerto Rican would be an ethnicity, not a nationality.
Nothing sexier than a woman who shares my interests. Madam, you are gorgeous, and you know what you're talking about in MMA. I just want to pay you the compliment that it's good to see a woman who isn't using her looks, but is putting in the work in her reporting and attaching herself to the MMA world. Keep up the good work.
Good man, great fighter, a joy to watch.Good interview as usual.
Good man, great fighter, a joy to watch.Good interview as usual.
shout out to Wonderboy he from my area
shout out to Wonderboy he from my area
Robbie Lawler by second round KO.
Stephen = 57-0 in kickboxing.. this dude ahs an iron chin and incredible footwork..
Robbie (i'm Hughe fan) couldn't touche Him..
This dude is phenomenal buddy 😉
I'm talking about Lawler vs Woodley. Wonderboy would dismantle Robbie.
Robbie Lawler by second round KO.
Someone needs to get Karyn a bib, she's drooling at these White boys Lol.
Someone needs to get Karyn a bib, she's drooling at these White boys Lol.
He don't look like your average cage fighter and he certainly dosen't fight like an average cage fighter!
It's only a matter of time b4 he is the Champ!!
He don't look like your average cage fighter and he certainly dosen't fight like an average cage fighter!
It's only a matter of time b4 he is the Champ!!
don't understand karyns point who gives a damn if woodley would of Been frustrated … he chosen to wait for a title shot Tf and it's not like he the one that knocked out Hendricks in the first round like wonder boy .. something I'd doubt he could even do
don't understand karyns point who gives a damn if woodley would of Been frustrated … he chosen to wait for a title shot Tf and it's not like he the one that knocked out Hendricks in the first round like wonder boy .. something I'd doubt he could even do
wonderboy a stud hope he beats Rory
wonderboy a stud hope he beats Rory
Wonderboy is my Favourite! I think he is the best in the world.
Wonderboy is my Favourite! I think he is the best in the world.
Feature ufc champ !
Feature ufc champ !
Steve Thompson is a future legend
Steve Thompson is a future legend
Wonderboy gonna annihilate this division RIP Rory
Wonderboy gonna annihilate this division RIP Rory
this is why i hate ufc, they are just too SLOW to give us the fights we the fans want to see, Wonderboy is on fire right now give him a title shoot now.
this is why i hate ufc, they are just too SLOW to give us the fights we the fans want to see, Wonderboy is on fire right now give him a title shoot now.
Lets go Rory
Lets go Rory
The Lovely, and always Informative Karyn.. I forgot seexy for a sec..Not..
lol
The Lovely, and always Informative Karyn.. I forgot seexy for a sec..Not..
lol
TYRONE
TYRONE
Great fighter, but he creeps me out a little bit.
Great fighter, but he creeps me out a little bit.
Everyone watch out for Joseph Parker fighting this weekend in New Zealand
Everyone watch out for Joseph Parker fighting this weekend in New Zealand
wonderboy is such a fuckin stud
wonderboy is such a fuckin stud
everyone pray to MMA Jesus that these guys stay healthy
everyone pray to MMA Jesus that these guys stay healthy
KARYN BRYANT YOU ARE THE BEST REPOTER 100%! AND YOU IS SOO SEXY I LOVE WATCH YOUR INTERVIES YOU ARE SO FUCKING SEXYY WOMEN OMG I WUOLD DO EVRETHING FOR NE NIGHT WHIT YOU. NO DISRESPECT YOU ARE THE BEST REOPTER AND SO SEXYYY
+themauler mauler If she can work out your coded English then i think you have a shot buddy!
+JOHN BRYAN no it would probably be a restraining order
+Adam Glasgow I heard he's got quite a collection!
KARYN BRYANT YOU ARE THE BEST REPOTER 100%! AND YOU IS SOO SEXY I LOVE WATCH YOUR INTERVIES YOU ARE SO FUCKING SEXYY WOMEN OMG I WUOLD DO EVRETHING FOR NE NIGHT WHIT YOU. NO DISRESPECT YOU ARE THE BEST REOPTER AND SO SEXYYY
+themauler mauler If she can work out your coded English then i think you have a shot buddy!
your interviews are flawless…
Thanks we appreciate that Anatole!
Woodley
your interviews are flawless…
Love this guy….So humble aswell.. Need more videos about him giving back and training hte kids..
Love this guy….So humble aswell.. Need more videos about him giving back and training hte kids..
The UFC needs this guy to be champion.
The UFC needs this guy to be champion.
I lovee both Rory and Stephen but i want Rory to win this fight. Soo pumped for this one tho. For me, this is the most interesting fight of the year!
Rory will be KOd career over
I lovee both Rory and Stephen but i want Rory to win this fight. Soo pumped for this one tho. For me, this is the most interesting fight of the year!
Rory MacDonald is no Johny Hendricks. Hendricks sucks. Rory MacDonald can literally fuck Thompson's ass for 25 minutes.
Rory MacDonald is no Johny Hendricks. Hendricks sucks. Rory MacDonald can literally fuck Thompson's ass for 25 minutes.
"I'm gonna make you go deep!" Nice Karyn nice, HAHA.
"I'm gonna make you go deep!" Nice Karyn nice, HAHA.
Nice to see MMA Royalty already joining families.
True. Good one!
Nice to see MMA Royalty already joining families.
True. Good one!
this guy is a 10/10 nohomo
Fiufeo
I bet you want to suck his dick nohomo
Stephen Thompson is the Demi God =D 29 years as a karateka, the majority of that as an instructor along side his 7th degree black belt father. Wonderboy was a 5th degree Karate Black belt in his UFC debut, and still is to this day. I wonder how much more time has to pass before he can attempt to earn his 6th degree belt.
this guy is a 10/10 nohomo
Fiufeo
he really seems like a genuine good guy.
Yeah, he's the guy is guy you want to hate but he seems a stand up bloke. Dude got it all. Lucky fucker haha.
Why the fuck would you want to hate him?? Unless you are an ugly loser bum
he really seems like a genuine good guy.
eres preciosa mujer
eres preciosa mujer
Robbie is a murderer. He's a crazy banger and is gonna pay for it later in life. I love Rory and Wonderboy…tough to pick against either one. Its going to be a great fight – I'm glad its a Fight Night!! Talk about lucky fans!
Robbie is a murderer. He's a crazy banger and is gonna pay for it later in life. I love Rory and Wonderboy…tough to pick against either one. Its going to be a great fight – I'm glad its a Fight Night!! Talk about lucky fans!
I'm so hyped for Rory vs. Wonderboy!
So am I. and I hope neither one of them pulls out ..for an injury or any sorts of things.
+Demian Haki i got wonderboy. rory never faced a sniper like him before. ko round 2
I'm so hyped for Rory vs. Wonderboy!
So am I. and I hope neither one of them pulls out ..for an injury or any sorts of things.
+Demian Haki i got wonderboy. rory never faced a sniper like him before. ko round 2
Lol Wonderboy is an idiot… Onel top win does not give you a title shot after a career fighting bums. Woodley ko'd The Dong, destroyed Condit and sent Hendricks to the hospital. He earned his shot long ago #dealwithit
+lbedi One top win against #1 with a first round finish? So, hypothetically, if Damian Maia fought and subbed Weidman, he wouldn't get a title fight? Bs.
+lbedi condit destroyed himself lol. woodley is a pure juiced up bum with half a round of cardio in him. #deadmeat
i hope you are joking because hendricks didn't even get to fight woodley. he sent himself to the hospital.
Ibedi, What are you talking about..?
T_Wood destroyed Condit..? euh WHAT…? Condit injured HIMSELF… not a finish by T_Wood…
T_Wood has NEVER fought Johny hendricks.. What are you talking about..?
Tyron Woodley is the guy who deserves the least one title fight in all history of the UFC!
He beat Dun Yun kim.. not a Hughe performance not a Big Win.. he won against an unranked Kelvin Gastelum by SPLIT Decision..
Stephen is on 6 win strak, 4 by Brutal finish! C'mon!
Thompson, Condit and Rory Even Maia Deserve a title shot before Tyron Woodley without any doubt bro.
Sent Hendricks to the hospital? When did they fight? : /
Lol Wonderboy is an idiot… Onel top win does not give you a title shot after a career fighting bums. Woodley ko'd The Dong, destroyed Condit and sent Hendricks to the hospital. He earned his shot long ago #dealwithit
+lbedi One top win against #1 with a first round finish? So, hypothetically, if Damian Maia fought and subbed Weidman, he wouldn't get a title fight? Bs.
+lbedi condit destroyed himself lol. woodley is a pure juiced up bum with half a round of cardio in him. #deadmeat
Rory gona work him
and then get ko'ed
Rory gona work him
Thompson has all the talent in the world. I can see him kicking the heck out of Rory.
I hope venom page helps Rory with his time at tri star he's gonna fucking need it also genome contract is nearly up in bellator ufc should sign him
Thompson has all the talent in the world. I can see him kicking the heck out of Rory.
I hope venom page helps Rory with his time at tri star he's gonna fucking need it also genome contract is nearly up in bellator ufc should sign him
Woodley doesn't deserve a title shot. Not on merit or popularity. He's wasting everyone's time gtfo here
+Law Undecided Robbie gonna KO him anyway.
EZ payday for Robbie. One more payday for robbie before Wonderboy comes in and takes the title.
Woodley doesn't deserve a title shot. Not on merit or popularity. He's wasting everyone's time gtfo here
+Law Undecided Robbie gonna KO him anyway.
I hope he beats Rory, I like Rory but he can't beat Robby
Rory would beat Robbie in a couple years time.
That's a stupid statement considering he would of won the tittle against Robby if he didn't drop in the last couple of minutes when his nose shattered .
rory can't fight forever though. his career may end in probably five more years since he's been fighting since he was 16 years old.
I hope he beats Rory, I like Rory but he can't beat Robby
Rory would beat Robbie in a couple years time.
That's a stupid statement considering he would of won the tittle against Robby if he didn't drop in the last couple of minutes when his nose shattered .
His Fighting style is amazing!
I Really enjoy watching him fight,
In my opinion he should be fighting for the Belt and i think he'll be the next welterweight Champion!
His Fighting style is amazing!
I Really enjoy watching him fight,
In my opinion he should be fighting for the Belt and i think he'll be the next welterweight Champion!
weird watching this after weidman pulled out.. lol
weird watching this after weidman pulled out.. lol
A title shot? Well i mean it's not like he barely got a split decision over an overweight Kelvin Gastelum and sat around doing nothing for one and a half years.
Also lost to Rory cleanly less than a year ago.
+OurLucidDream its just the ufc who wants to show him the respeck bcuz he showed up in the weigh in at 170 prior to the hendricks fight (when hendricks failed to make weight)
+OurLucidDream Clean? As opposed to "Dirty" where Herb Dean turns heel…
Clean… as in "without a doubt".
A title shot? Well i mean it's not like he barely got a split decision over an overweight Kelvin Gastelum and sat around doing nothing for one and a half years.
Also lost to Rory cleanly less than a year ago.
+OurLucidDream its just the ufc who wants to show him the respeck bcuz he showed up in the weigh in at 170 prior to the hendricks fight (when hendricks failed to make weight)
+OurLucidDream Clean? As opposed to "Dirty" where Herb Dean turns heel…
Clean… as in "without a doubt".