UFC Fighters React to Thompson’s Spinning Heel Kick KO of Ellenberger

Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson has been training with some of the best fighters in the world and it looks like it’s finally starting to pay off. Thompson has always had the skill to be a main event fighter, but the right opportunity never popped up. With all eyes on him, he showcased his skills and proved that he has what it takes to be a ranked fighter in the octagon.

Thompson landed not only one, but TWO spinning heel kicks that sent Jake Ellenberger tumbling to the canvas last night. The latter of the two was the knockout blow and it even brought UFC fighters to their feet. Check out their reactions below!

O MY GOODNESS! #TUFFinale

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 13, 2015

AND THATS WHY HES MY STRIKING HERO BABY!!! HELL YEA!! STUD FREAKIN' MUFFIN! @WonderboyMMA @UFC #TUF21Finale

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 13, 2015

Incredible!! Wonderboy gets dropped, recovers, lands a spinning heel kick and drops jake (who kind of recovers) then lands another ftw!!!

— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) July 13, 2015

That was nasty by Wonderboy! #UFC

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 13, 2015

Stoked for this fight, especially after ellenberg made made koscheck foam at the mouth #TUF21Finale

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 13, 2015

OHHHHH!!!!

— UFC (@ufc) July 13, 2015

Ummmmm are you KIDDING ME? @WonderboyMMA kicking techniques are insane!!!! Surgical precision.

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 13, 2015

If u ever wondered how I had confidence standing with Silva, machida, and belfort it was because I was sparring @WonderboyMMA #thebest

— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 13, 2015

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