Thompson challenges Covington and opens up the possibility of facing Usman for the welterweight title

S.Thompson wants the welterweight belt. Photo/Reproduction: Instagram

Despite being one of the calmest fighters in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.), Stephen Thompson it opened up the opportunity to face two of the most feared fighters in the category. In your 'Twitter' official, the North American revealed that the unsuccessful fight between Leon edwards e Belal Muhammad | No. UFC Las Vegas 21 gave rise to the opportunity to challenge Kamaru Usman. Furthermore, he also expressed interest in dueling against Colby covington.

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“Well, since Leon (Edwards) must face Belal Muhammad | again, that makes me next in line to face (Kamaru) Usman. I'm ready! Let’s do it,” Thompson wrote.

Afterwards, the veteran also recalled the 'disrespect' of Colby covington to challenge him to a fight.

“If I'm not scary... Fight me Colby covington!”, concluded theWonderboy'.

At 38, Stephen Thompson occupies fifth place in the division's ranking and has already competed for the belt on two occasions, against Tyron woodley. In the first fight, the fight ended in a majority draw. In the second, the decision was also majority, but for a victory for the former champion. Currently, 'Wonderboy' has a record of 16 wins, four setbacks and one draw.