Thompson has thrown himself to the top of the contenders list at Welterweight with his shocking KO of Johny Hendricks
The Welterweight title picture developed into a clouded mess after UFC 195. Carlos Condit made it clear on one judge's scorecard that he was the new UFC Welterweight Champion. The other two judges disagreed, meaning that Robbie Lawler would keep his title for at least one more fight.
Immediately after the fight came whispers of a rematch, with both fighters in agreement that the fight was close and that a repeat would make sense.