Stephen Thompson openly admits he ducked Shavkat Rakhmonov

[toyotorrr]

But He Did Fight Shavkat, Sir, You Earn My Respect.

[fujibosco]

Nor should he. He’s a great fighter at the tail end of his career. He doesn’t need to be a springboard for future champions.

[PastaMan]

This is how you know Shavkat’s a future title challenger

[BringitOutinc]

Massive Respect for his honesty and Class

[dand]

Wonder boy, you are one of my favorite fighters just because of your personality and truthfulness. PS I love all the videos you did with Houston Jones. We got to see your fun side

[jayn]

At least he's honest.
At his age I wouldn't even fight Hasbulla

[TabuAhmed-mo]

Good fighter and great sportsmanship.
Respect for that dude.

[toaipham]

A true champion is someone who acknowledges his own weaknesses.

[Stoneguapo]

Everybody in the top 10 Is scared to fight that dude he'd be the champ by now

[suj]

In fairness, I don't think Wonderboy is afraid of Shavkat or anyone. However, after having had a couple of uneventful grappling matches that went the distance, he was looking for a fun striking battle. At this stage in his career, WB isn't looking to compete for the title. He just wants to have a couple more fun striking battles, before riding off in to the sunset. And that fight between him and Holland certainly delivered. We got to see arguably the best striker in UFC on full display.

[DANGERmouseDOOM]

Who else watching this after Thompson got subbed by shavkat :(

[datheat]

Respect for admitting he doesn’t want to fight Shavkat.
It’s always good to know your limitations as you won’t know who’s visiting you when you no longer think straight?!!

[thegreatjambino-]

Who sees this after he accepted the offer

[WhereIsSchmitty]

Frank Mir famously said ‘Nobody wants to fight Fedor’. It’s cool to see respect

[tj]

Almost cried at his loss to Shavkat. He was sent there to lose.

[brodem]

Tbf ducking people at wonderboy’s stage in his career ain’t bad, especially if you’re up front about it

[paulgregson]

Wonderboy is such a humble nice dude he plays down his own abilities to not make other people feel bad

[jeremyjames]

Those middle European/Asian countries produce some hardcore people no lie, it’s like farmer strength but x5 I grew up in Arkansas I’ve always did hard labor in my youth and I can throw around most regular guys sparring but some dudes are just animals plain and simple it’s like clinching with a damn chimp.

[nathanbeaulieu]

People underestimate the strength of UFC fighters. One time Wonderboy
came in Montreal his aunt lives here and my coach knows his aunt since they in kindergarten. Anyways I had the chance to wrestle with wonderboy (I was 20lbs heavier) and he dominated me on the ground like I’ve never wrestled before

[Adamcram]

I love Wonderboy!! If Shavkat fought like he did last night...that would be a great fight! A stand up war