Stephen Thompson didn't address the controversial judging in the UFC Nashville co-main event, but the shin injury he suffered in the fight is more gnarly than expected. Thompson was on the wrong end of a split decision to Gabriel Bonfim on Saturday's UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena.

Stephen Thompson deserved to return to the win column last night (Sat., July 12, 2025) when he faced off with rising contender Gabriel Bonfim in the co-main event of UFC Nashville.

Headlined by the UFC's all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis and undefeated heavyweight contender Tallison Teixeira, UFC Nashville saw the world's leading MMA promotion return to action after a week off following International Fight Week and UFC 317.

Stephen Thompson thanks fans after UFC Nashville injury, reveals his shin split to the bone in gruesome update following fight cancellation.

There were eight finishes in 12 fights at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with four each on the prelims and main card. Included among those stoppages was a bonus-winning heel hook for Valter Walker that gave him an astonishing three heel hook wins in three UFC fights – which never has been done before.

It was not the prettiest of sights for No. 14-ranked featherweight contender Calvin Kattar.At UFC Nashville Saturday night, Kattar fell short of expectations with an underwhelming unanimous decision loss to Steve Garcia (30-27 x3).

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Steve “Mean Machine” Garcia continues his rise in the UFC Featherweight Division, as he earned his 6th consecutive victory on Saturday night in Nashville with a unanimous decision win over Calvin Kattar. Coming into this ...