The retirement fight of UFC star Stephen Thompson will be against Charles Radtke in a welterweight clash on Saturday as part of the UFC 334 card at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Despite his three-fight losing streak, Thompson still heads into the match as the betting favorite with -165 UFC odds, while Radtke, who’s on a two-fight win streak, is going to be the +135 betting underdog.
UFC 334: Stephen Thompson vs. Charles Radtke Fight Odds
- Stephen Thompson: -165
- Charles Radtke: +135
UFC 334: Stephen Thompson vs. Charles Radtke: Tale of the Tape
| Stephen Thompson | Charles Radtke | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 43 | 36 |
| Height | 6’0” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 75 inches | 72 inches |
| Leg Reach | 42 inches | 40 inches |
| Record | 17-9-1 | 12-5 |
| Fighting Style | Karate | Thugjitsu |
| Finishing Rate | 53% | 67% |
UFC 334: Stephen Thompson vs. Charles Radtke: Prediction
I predict a decision win for Radtke over Thompson because he’s expected to employ a grappling-heavy fight plan. Thompson has struggled against opponents with solid grappling skills like Radtke.
Radtke won’t only remove Thompson’s striking threat by taking him to the mat, but he’ll also land ground-and-pound strikes and attempt submissions that force Thompson to defend and burn energy.
Though I expect Thompson to give it everything in this retirement fight, he can stun Radtke with his signature kicks and punches. But once Radtke gets a hold of him, I think the fight will immediately swing in his favor.
Stephen Thompson’s Recent Fight Results
Thompson is a UFC veteran and a former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger. But he has won only one of his last five fights, beating Kevin Holland and losing to Belal Muhammad, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Joaquin Buckley, and Gabriel Bonfim.
Charles Radtke’s Recent Fight Results
Radtke was the former CFFC titleholder before the UFC signed him in 2023. In his last five bouts, he recorded three wins (Matthew Semelsberger, Daniel Frunza, and Francisco Prado) and two losses (Carlos Prates and Mike Malott).
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