Former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson may be nearing the end of his career, but Dana White is urging him to keep fighting. Despite suffering back-to-back losses and being 1-5 in his last six fights, White believes Thompson still has a lot to offer. The UFC boss praised Thompson’s defensive skills, saying he does a “damn good job staying off the ground and defending the takedown and staying out of submissions.” White also highlighted Thompson’s kind personality, calling him one of the “nicest human beings on the planet”. However, Thompson has stated that his focus is now on healing his injured shin, rather than discussing retirement.
Source: https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/07/13/dana-white-comments-on-stephen-thompsons-future-after-third-ufc-loss-in-a-row-at-ufc-nashville