How Are Chris Weidman and Stephen Thompson Related?

MMA champion Stephen Thompson and mixed martial artist Chris Weidman happen to be in-laws.

Thompson’s brother, Tony is married to the sister of Chris Weidman.

Who Is Stephen Thompson?

Stephen Thompson is a mixed martial artist cum model, who competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Born on February 11, 1983, in South Carolina, USA, Thompson used to be an undefeated full-contact kickboxer, having been in 37 amateur and 20 professional kickboxing matches.

He currently ranks number 6 in the welterweight rankings of the UFC.

Thompson, who goes by the nickname ‘Wonderboy’, is well known for his Kempo Karate style, and is one of the most respected fighters in the UFC.

During his amateur career, he clinched 16 titles and finished with a record of 37 wins, 18 by knockout and no losses.

Thompson turned pro in 2004 and since then, has amassed a kickboxing record of 58 wins, 0 losses, and a mixed martial arts record of 24 wins and 8 losses.

In December 2022, Thompson faced Kevin Holland, and won by TKO.

Thompson has a 1st degree black belt in Jujutsu, a Black belt in American Kickboxing, and a Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Thompson’s fighting style is very uncommon in MMA. He knows how to effortlessly keep his opponents within his range while staying out of theirs.