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Stephen Thompson Tells Nate Diaz to Go Back to 155; Says Gilbert Burns Will Shoot For The Legs

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Published 22 Jun 2021

Ahead of UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3, UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson speaks to Submission Radio about his upcoming fight against Gilbert Burns, his reaction to Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz and Diaz hurting him in the fifth round, why Leon could've finished Nate but held back, who deserves the next title shot out of Colby Covington and Leon Edwards, being a bad match-up for Kamaru Usman, Gilbert Burns' striking and being able to hurt Usman, where a win over Gilbert Burns puts him, Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3 and what kind of adjustments Conor would have to make in order to win, his message to Jack Black, and more! https://www.manscaped.com/ 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: SUBMISSION https://mybookie.ag/ PROMO CODE: SUBMISSION #UFC #MMA #UFC264 0:00 Intro 0:55 Leon Edwards holding back against Nate Diaz 2:33 Nate Diaz's future 3:16 Who's stock went up after that fight 4:57 If Leon deserves the next title shot 5:57 Being a bad match-up for Kamaru Usman 7:20 Why Gilbert Burns reminds him of Rory MacDonald 8:11 Where Burns is most dangerous 9:24 Laughing at the Pettis KO loss 10:02 Why he has no fear of getting knocked out anymore 10:53 Where a win over Burns puts him 13:00 Stephen Thompson's age and how it affects his retirement plans 16:15 Messages from our friends 18:20 Being the co-main event on another Conor McGregor card 19:26 Being open to doing a shoey with Tai Tuivasa 21:27 Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3 22:56 What Conor has to do differently 24:21 His love for Jack Black and his message for him OFFICIAL T-SHIRTS & APPAREL: https://teespring.com/stores/submission-radio SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/2arsrDN Submission Radio is Now Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In and Soundcloud! http://submissionradio.com TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2KvNVhe FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2aIta5z

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@SubmissionRadio3 years ago 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: SUBMISSION
PROMO CODE: SUBMISSION
Intro
Leon Edwards holding back against Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz's future
Who's stock went up after that fight
If Leon deserves the next title shot
Being a bad match-up for Kamaru Usman
Why Gilbert Burns reminds him of Rory MacDonald
Where Burns is most dangerous
Laughing at the Pettis KO loss
Why he has no fear of getting knocked out anymore
Where a win over Burns puts him
Stephen Thompson's age and how it affects his retirement plans
Messages from our friends
Being the co-main event on another Conor McGregor card
Being open to doing a shoey with Tai Tuivasa
Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3
What Conor has to do differently
His love for Jack Black and his message for him .. ...Expand 50
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@WonderboyMMA3 years ago I appreciate the time fellas! I always have a blast. Yall are a couple of the best in the business! 1406
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@ForceGhostAnakin3 years ago Knowing stephen and gilbert, theyre gonna have a wholesome press conference. Its a shame either have to lose, id rather stephen take on usman and burns colby. 181
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@ZBOXINGTALK3 years ago Wonderboy deserves that title before he retires, that pettis loss was a really big setback for him, his wins against neal and luque were great, need to see that fight vs usman after the one against burns. 280
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@kartikeybest3 years ago It' s physically impossible to hate this guy. 150
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@ismaieladen48143 years ago I just wanna see a stephen wonderboy champion in my lifetime. its not so much to ask. 98
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@rudey69333 years ago There is honestly nobody i' d like to see more as champion, then stephen wonderboy thompson. What an inspiration for all martial artists coming from a traditional karate background. 14
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@faded0393 years ago Crazy to think wonderboy is 38. Time flies so quick. 12
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@dirtyvolume7033 years ago The perfect way to spend 27 minutes. Cheers lads. 81
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@benmcreynolds85813 years ago The best way to evolve is take a loss and roll with it and then you get this freedom. I' m glad you' ve got that mindset mr. Ninja turtle power ranger. 17
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@carekil3 years ago 3 of the nicest mother friends in the game. 12
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@Nenirama3 years ago Submission radio has the best manscaped ads, freaking hilarious. 18
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@MrKinggreen793 years ago Stephen always shows great class and gives awesome insights on fighting without ego pumping or trashing others, it's refreshing and entertaining. 14
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@henryko49943 years ago If you think about it, anthony pettis basically successfully did what nate almost did to leon. It' s no surprise that one stings. I wonder how many . ...Expand 47
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@TheSicknO3 years ago Gotta love wonderboy, always great interviews and fights. God it would be nice if he becomes champ before it' s over. 14
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@joyceneville58193 years ago Alright back at the greatest mma podcast around. 12
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@binodbinod88173 years ago Always fun to watch submission radio interviews. 4
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@MasTiempoPorFa3 years ago One of the only channels to do their own time stamps. 3
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@downtownneonlights3 years ago Stephen on his break from taking his students out in his karate truck. 29
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@gavsdelight14893 years ago Its a shame brandon moreno isnt the same weight a thompson, hed give him a good go for the nmf belt! Haha. 32
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@foolycooly37633 years ago Nate vs michael johnson was the best he' s ever looked, nate should definitely make 155 if possible. 10
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@leonidasephialtes38773 years ago Other fighters win by tko ( technical knockout )
wonderboy wins by tko ( typical kindness overload ) 45
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@nyfolkhero3 years ago Submission radio = best interview in mma keep up the good work fellas. 1
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@blakecandesign96283 years ago Wonder it seems like such a nice bloke! You cant help but give him big probs. Much love from australia. 2
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@kingragnar95033 years ago Hell yeah been waiting for the kings to post something tha is 4 everything boys much luv 4rm texas.
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@whendidiask74863 years ago Damn you can tell hes definitely in fight camp mode with the look on him. Always pumped when i see wonder boy on the card. 1
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@WorkingGardenMind3 years ago Wonderboys attitude is consistently refreshing. The aussies have become favorites as well. Great interview. 1
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@khuraym25113 years ago Let' s go wb get that title. One of the best strikers ever in mma. 4
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@janmichaelvincent21573 years ago One of my favourite fighters, gotta love some wonderboy. 4
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@hudsonbrown38173 years ago Always great interviews guys. You guys are the best mma channel. God bless lads.
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@daredevil27243 years ago After the clinic he put on luque i think hes got nothing to worry about on the feet. But gilberts is very well rounded very excited for this fight. 1
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@TheReal_DeanD3 years ago What i wouldn' t give for tenacious d to perform live like how sinead and aaron did years ago for conor and chad mendes. Would be super epic. 4
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@dolphinwithahandgun70943 years ago People think it' s unfair that everyone is talking about nate rather than leon but that was gonna happen anyway with a decision win, even without that . ...Expand 23
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@goonytunes41193 years ago Wonderboy better get the next title shot if he beats burns! 9
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@waalex113 years ago Fascinating fun matchup.
fan of both, so may the best win. I know it' ll be very entertaining.
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@raphaelgittelson82673 years ago Submission radio is the best mma show out there.
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@freaksville013 years ago Great vid. Wonderboy is the most chillest dte dude in the game.
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@gmb72003 years ago I could watch this everyday with u three! Very wholesome vibes.
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@shemarhall22963 years ago I would forever appreciate stephenthompson
you' re my champion.
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@tonytigervarley3 years ago I agree, unfortunately just happens to be inbetween 155 and 170. Just slightly too small for 170.
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@vesica48963 years ago The only reason why he doesn' t get more chances is because he doesn' t demand them. An honest dude you can' t match! What a role model. 1
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@iamabean3 years ago Let have both cobly and wb on submission radio. It would be epic.
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@BigBass-xf5yi3 years ago Thank god wonderboys chin came back strong after that lucky pettis knockout. I really like gilbert, but steve is the man. Would love to see what he can do against usmin. 1
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@countybullet82893 years ago Let' s go wonder boy! As always, good work boyz.
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@closinginonclosure3 years ago Stephen has definitely never said that in the bedroom. I see him as a guy who says he only "makes love" Or maybe he doesn't even do that and is still holding out for marriage. Haha. On a serious note, Wonderboy is the man. Great guy and phenomenal fighter. Can't wait to see this upcoming fight. Would be awesome to see him get back in a title fight at this stage in his career .. ...Expand 2
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@1977jelliott3 years ago I am astounded at how anyone can be so nice.
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@mollysayso6113 years ago When he said leon edwards in the beginning i though he meant about nate having the mindset of going 5 rounds and not trying to finish the fight.
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@gamsts3 years ago killing us with good vibes along with . You guys vibe well along.
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@Jinsun2023 years ago - "If I'm over 40 I don't wanna keep farting" 1
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@ericfleming3473 years ago It' s very difficult to finish diaz he definately knows how to survive even if he is outmatched. 1
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@superflyguy44883 years ago Why do people refer to the edwards/diaz fight as a war, its was 4 1/2 one sided rounds followed by a clip and some clever damage limitation. 2
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@thatsgoodmoney34853 years ago Just sat down to take a shit and you guys upload, sometimes the universe aligns perfectly. 1
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@Altjoni3 years ago Funny how people forget how difficult is to finish nate, not just because of his durability the guy is actually really smart when it comes to recovering . ...Expand
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@LearningWithSuj3 years ago Wonderboy is awesome! I hope he gets another title opportunity before he retires. 1
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@supasaiyanmma3 years ago Wonderboys so down to earth. Hope he finally claims the belt this time around.
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@mauort68703 years ago Wait wtf. I just saw submission radio only has 190k subscribers?
how is that even a thing? You guys have the very best interviews and your flow with your guests is unreal.
wake up world. Wake the fuck up.
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@dshannon5653 years ago Wonderboy against nate diaz would be a very interesting fight. Different fighting styles and their personalities are so different. The press conferences would be great.
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@Jay-zs8fi3 years ago Kacper and denis sounding even more australian today.
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@abudujana133 years ago Thanks for the video, submission radio. 1
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@adamwilson22273 years ago Would love to see steve a champ before hes done. 1
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@rabbychan3 years ago I don' t think comparing burns with rory is a wise thought process going into that fight.
look forward to the fight!
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@taylorosborne33833 years ago Good luck stephen! Super nice dude bro.
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@KGR4NT3 years ago We all understand he would do better at 155 as thats the fighters he always calls out, but he clearly doesnt like the cut for it. 1
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@franknisi19983 years ago Thompson has the dorean gray portrait in his attic.
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@waltermartin88923 years ago Really hoping wonderboy gets past burns then gets his shot at title vs. Usman! I think he' d have a real chance grab that belt off usman but it be a war! Let' s go wonderboy. 1
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@djkneecaps913 years ago Wanna see wonderboy in the karate combat arena. 2
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@pakfurious82123 years ago They need an intrem belt for welterweight because if colby beats usman then it will be rematch and another year of wait for new contender and if wonderboy . ...Expand 1
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@dkmma33123 years ago Karate is cool wonderman don' t let colby say otherwise. 2
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@arrubla083 years ago I' d like him to be the champion, what a cool guy.
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@jessejames25463 years ago Shouldve done this interview from inside his karate van.
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@yousyh98123 years ago thanks for always giving us amazing interviews guys! need dan hooker on again at some point (no rush)
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@mattj18293 years ago Wonderboy ft mcgregor on his channel? Love it.
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@noahtremblay26763 years ago Man gilbert is so athletic i think he wrecks him in the clinch. 3
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@rcgeek88883 years ago Sliding in way late today. Hope everyone is well yalls way!
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@NotTheNebraskaMan3 years ago I don' t know if nate could make 55 anymore he is big as hell he was way thicker than leon when the narrative was about leon being the bigger guy. 1
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@ricksteamboat80513 years ago Would love to see bmf(masvidal) vs nmf(wonderboy) hopefully soon.
would also love to see wonderboy throwing karate kicks on usman.
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@chickenyardproduct3 years ago Wonder boy has a peter parker vibe too. 1
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@majinvegeta49843 years ago It' s wierd to see someone so accomplished and well known still have such a hard time getting big names to fight him!
he is the mma version of bud crawford. 1
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@timbrownjr.87213 years ago Respect wonderboy! But i was there to see izzy!
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@itayonplay3523 years ago He' s an intelligent fighter. Probably one of the smartest in the ufc. It' s so weird for me knowing he' s actually fightning lol. 1
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@mrhockeyfreak20003 years ago First we got olivera as champ, then moreno, wonderboy and whitaker have to be next. Its the nmf takeover. 1
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@NedimMalik3 years ago Waiting for another colby covington interview. 20
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@michaelburkett7743 years ago Is the belt that' s on thompson' s shelf stand for nicest motha f, er? If so that' s pretty cool.
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@pj4913 years ago Wonderboy and colby, my 2 fav guys in the ww division, wouldn' t mind seeing wonderboy getting the title shot over colby, everyone else can wait. 2
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@ndheadstrong24323 years ago Our day & age guile.
wonderboy thompson
usman needs to stop dodging wonderboy.