Overview
- Thompson confirmed this week that he has one fight left on his UFC contract and is in talks to fight at Madison Square Garden on November 14.
- He told Home of Fight he wants a true 'barnburner' for the card and is scanning the welterweight roster for a stylistic striker who can deliver an exciting finish.
- Thompson said he considered Santiago Ponzinibbio but that option is off after Ponzinibbio suffered a recent knockout.
- The 43-year-old enters the discussion on a three-fight losing streak, having lost to Gabriel Bonfim, Joaquin Buckley and Shavkat Rakhmonov, which complicates matchmaking and his standing in the division.
- A longtime fan favorite who has fought at MSG three times, Thompson’s plan would give him a high-profile farewell if the UFC finalizes an opponent and no contract extension is agreed.