‘That motherf*cker’s an a**hole, for sure:’ Joaquin Buckley calls out ‘Ellen DeGeneres of MMA’ Stephen Thompson

Not many have something unhealthy to say about Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson … until you’re Joaquin Buckley (or Colby Covington).

Buckley, 30, has turned a brand new leaf contained in the Octagon in 2024. The previous viral sensation is beginning to attain the potential seen in his unforgettable spinning heel kick knockout from 2020, main Buckley to the No. 11 spot in Final Preventing Championship’s (UFC) Welterweight rankings.

When Buckley returns to motion he’ll search his fifth consecutive win. That stretch of success can be the longest of his 25-fight profession (19-6) since he began as a 6-0 prospect. In terms of opponent prospects, “New Mansa” likes the thought of Thompson, and he has his the explanation why.

“I’m not even trolling on this one, however I actually really feel like ‘Wonderboy’ be placing on a task,” Buckley instructed Parry Punch. “He ain’t as good as everyone attempt to declare him to be. I attempt to preserve my persona the identical with everyone. I really feel like ‘Wonderboy’ gave me totally different form of vibes. He undoubtedly didn’t present me no love after I was on the market at Worldwide Combat Week. Attempting to confuse my phrases and all of these items to make me look goofy in entrance of his pals and sh*t. Like, okay, I acquired you. I let issues be what it’s.

“I really feel like ‘Wonderboy’ is the Ellen DeGeneres of MMA,” he concluded. “Looks as if the good man on digicam, however behind closed doorways, that motherf*cker’s an asshole, for positive.”

Regardless of a tough patch that’s seen him go 1-3 in his final 4 fights, Thompson (17-7-1) stays a prime 10 ranked competitor because the No. 8-ranked UFC Welterweight. He final fought at UFC 296 in opposition to Shavkat Rakhmonov, who defeated him through a second spherical rear-naked choke in December 2023 (watch highlights).

Thompson rapidly caught wind of Buckley’s feedback and responded with the next.

“Should’ve forgot that point he requested me for method recommendation and I fortunately gave it to him,” Thompson replied on Twitter. “That was like a month in the past. Maintain speaking although [smiley face emoji].”