{"id":3187,"date":"2020-10-29T02:01:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T02:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therealitytv.com\/?p=3187"},"modified":"2020-11-11T03:26:59","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T03:26:59","slug":"stephen-thompson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therealitytv.com\/stephen-thompson\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Facts on Stephen Thompson from Celebrity Family Feud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stephen Thompson is an MMA fighter and karate champion who’s athletic skills have gotten him far in his life. His next challenge won’t be quite as grueling, but still thrilling, as he’ll compete on ABC’s Celebrity Family Feud<\/a><\/em> alongside his UFC pals<\/a>. If you’re curious to learn more about Stephen, keep reading below for five fun facts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Stephen Thompson?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1) When Stephen was 15, he had his first professional fight with a 26-year-old opponent. When the announcer asked Stephen’s opponent why he stepped in the ring (Thompson beat him), he said “I wonder why I stepped into the ring with that boy.” Hence Stephen’s nickname of “Wonderboy<\/a>.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Stephen is 37 years old, and began training at age 3. He started competing in kickboxing and karate tournaments at 15. Thompson’s UFC years began in 2012. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Stephen is not currently dating anyone, but he has been seen out with a couple of different women over the last few years. First was 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach when she and Stephen attended the Gotham Magazine Party together; second was UFC girl Red Dela Cruz when they hung out in Manila in 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) His net worth is estimated at 3 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) As of 2020, he’s ranked fifth in UFC’s<\/a> Welterweight class. Welterweight is intermediate between lightweight and middleweight boxing classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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