Despite having great success in the welterweight division, Joaquin Buckley often finds himself stirred up in controversies with some eyebrow-raising comments. This time, the recipient is none other than Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson. The typically soft-spoken Thompson now finds himself at the center of an unexpected drama.
Buckley shot straight when discussing his fellow fighter. He boldly claimed that Thompson’s nice-guy persona is nothing but a facade. In an interview with Parry Punch, Buckey said,
“I’m not even trolling on this one, but I really feel like ‘Wonderboy’ be putting on a role. He ain’t as nice as everybody tries to claim him to be. I feel like ‘Wonderboy’ gave me different kinds of vibes… I feel like ‘Wonderboy’ is the Ellen DeGeneres of MMA. Seems like the nice guy on camera, but behind closed doors, that motherf****r’s an a**hole, for sure.”
Buckley suggested that Thompson’s public image doesn’t match his behind-the-scenes behavior. This unexpected attack on Thompson’s character has left many fans scratching their heads. After all, ‘Wonderboy’ has long been considered one of the sport’s true gentlemen.
Recently, social media saw fans demanding a fight for the ‘Nicest MotherF****r,’ based on the BMF title. And guess who was the prime contender? None other than Thompson, who is also known for his karate-based fighting style. But after Buckley’s shocking claims, fans must now be in limbo about what to think about these accusations against the fan-favorite.
Stephen Thompson Responds To Joaquin Buckley’s Accusations
An unexpected controversy has erupted in the UFC welterweight division. Buckley recently accused ‘Wonderboy’ of being fake nice while being a totally different person off camera. But the latter wasn’t about to take these claims lying down. He fired back with a swift and pointed response on social media. In his recent X post, Thompson reminded Buckley of their recent interaction.
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“Must’ve forgotten that time he asked me for technique advice, and I happily gave it to him. That was like a month ago. Keep talking, though,” Thompson wrote.
Stephan Thompson’s response was a masterclass in killing with kindness. He didn’t stoop to name-calling or harsh words, maintaining his class reputation. This unexpected beef has certainly spiced up the welterweight division. Maybe this will finally see the ‘Wonderboy’ facing Joaquin Buckley in the UFC octagon.
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