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Stephen Thompson Wants The Next Title Shot Following Fight Night 82 Win
February 7, 2016 | Posted by
Stephen Thompson believes he’s made his case for the next welterweight title shot. Thompson spoke following his knockout win over Johny Hendricks in the main event of UFC Fight Night 82 (via MMAjunkie) and said that he believes he deserves the next shot at Robbie Lawler.
“Of course, defeating Hendricks, he’s a tough guy, the No. 2-ranked guy, former welterweight champion – I’m asking for the title,” Thompson said. “I know there’s a lot of guys in line, but I think after that performance, I deserved it.”
The UFC has yet to announce Lawler’s next opponent.