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Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Stephen Thompson likely secured himself a welterweight title shot at UFC Fight Night 89 last night after he scored a decision victory over Rory MacDonald in the evening’s main event. Here is how the pros reacted to “Wonderboy’s” big win:

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Donald Cerrone scored an impressive TKO victory over former middleweight title challenger Patrick Cote as last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa. Here is how the pros reacted to “Cowboy’s” big win:

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

During last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 broadcast the UFC paid tribute to Kimbo Slice who tragically passed away on June 6 at just 42 years of age.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Donald Cerrone earned a very impressive TKO victory over former middleweight title challenger Patrick Cote in the co-main event of last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 card in Ottawa.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

https://youtu.be/3D6bBQNUS64 During last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 broadcast, the UFC released a new preview for the highly anticipated Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt heavyweight showdown at UFC 200.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

‘UFC Fight Night 89’ in Ottawa delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out four “Performance of the night” awards at last night’s post fight press conference.

bjpenndotcom - June 18, 2016

https://youtu.be/gNBMQdYeiHg In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: 89’, Stephen Thompson and Rory MacDonald squared off in an incredible matchup that saw the welterweight #1 contender crowned.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A welterweight bout between former title challenger Rory MacDonald (18-4 MMA) and top contender Stephen Thompson (13-1 MMA) served as the main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 89 card in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Round one begins and both men start slow trying to find their range. Rory shoots in and dives on a leg attempting a rolling heel hook. He almost lands it but Thompson is able to pull his leg out. Back on the feet and “Wonderboy” lands a stiff jab. MacDonald attempts another wild leg sweep. It is not there. He gets back up and lands a jab to the body of Thompson. Stephen fires back with a leg kick. He lands another. Rory with a kick to the body. Thompson with a spinning kick to the body that just misses. Thompson lands a front kick. The fighters clinch and Rory lands an elbow. Thompson pushes Rory against the fence and lands some short punches. Both fighters land shots on the break. MacDonald with a high kick attempt. Round one comes to an end.

bjpenndotcom - June 18, 2016

FINISH HIM!#UFCOttawa https://t.co/27XdVnZYvA — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) June 19, 2016

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A welterweight bout between former lightweight title challenger Donald Cerrone and former middleweight title challenger Patrick Cote served as the co-main attraction of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Round one begins and Cote opens fire with a leg kick. He follows up with a nice left hand. Cerrone shoots in and lands a big takedown on Patrick. “Cowboy” begins working from full guard. He lands some shots to the body of Cote. Patrick is able to scramble and get back to his feet. Cote with a leg kick. He lands a shot to the body of Cerrone. “Cowboy” returns fire with a kick of his own. A big kick lands for Cerrone. He shoots in and scores a second takedown. Donald is working from half guard now. He takes the back of Cote. He sinks in both hooks. Patrick tries to stand up. Cerrone threatens with a choke which forces Cote back down. Cerrone locks in a body triangle. “Cowboy” is looking for a rear-naked choke. Cote looks for a Kimura. Cerrone escapes and stands up. He kicks the legs of Cote to end round one.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A light heavyweight bout between Steve Bosse (12-2 MMA) and Sean O’Connell (17-8 MMA) took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 89 main card in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Round one begins and Bosse lands a big right hand. O’Connell fires back with a huge left. Bosse with another massive right hand. O’Connell replies with a leg kick. Bosse with a right hand. O’Connell rocks him with a counter. He lands another massive punch that drops Bosse. He follows Steve to the ground and starts unloading. Bosse somehow survives and returns to his feet. Bosse lands a huge right on O’Connell. Sean eats it and presses forward. He lands a leg kick on Steve. O’Connell with back to back big left hands. He follows up with a right. Bosse replies with a knee against the fence. O’Connell presses Bosse against the cage and fires an elbow. Bosse with some short shots to the body. He gets free and lands some big uppercuts to the body. Bosse hits Sean with a big left hook. These guys are tough as nails. Bosse with an uppercut and then a spinning back fist. O’Connell absorbs the punishment and clinches up. Bosse presses him against the fence and shoots for a takedown. It is not there. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A women’s flyweight bout between Valerie Letourneau (8-5 MMA) and Joanne Calderwood (11-1 MMA) kicked off the UFC Fight Night 89 main card in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Round one begins and Calderwood opens up with a leg kick. Letourneau returns fire with a punch-kick combo. Calderwood with a leg kick and then a kick to the body. The fighters clinch up. Joanne presses Valerie against the fence. Letourneau spins Calderwood around and lands some knees. Calderwood scores a trip and winds up in top position. Valerie is looking to lock up an armbar. Joanne pulls her arms out. Letourneau with another armbar attempt, she uses the submission to stand back up. Calderwood with a leg kick. The fighters clinch. Valerie with an uppercut. Calderwood with a body kick. Good combination lands for Valerie. Joanne with a front kick. She lands a huge spinning back fist the drops Letourneau. Calderwood rushes in and starts landing bombs. The Canadian is trying to fight back. She gets a hold of Calderwood and is able to recover. Unbelievable heart shown by Valerie here. She is able to get back to her feet. She eats a front kick to the face from Joanne. Calderwood lands a jab. Valerie returns fire with a right hand and then a leg kick. Joanne lands a big right and then an elbow. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A lightweight bout between Jason Saggo and Leandro Silva served as the featured fight of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Round one begins and Silva takes the center of the cage. Saggo is circling trying to find his range. Jason comes forward with a right hand and then a leg kick. Silva lands a heavy leg kick. Saggo is closing the distance now. He shoots in and lands a takedown. He moves to half guard and begins landing shots from the top. Silva is looking to sweep but is unable to connect his arms. Saggo lands a short elbow. Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet. Leandro presses forward with punches and connects with a right. Saggo responds with a kick to the body. The fighters trade jabs. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A light heavyweight bout between Misha Cirkunov and Ion Cutelaba took place on the UFC Fight Night 89 prelims in Ottawa. Round one begins and Cirkunov lands a big left hand. The Canadian presses forward and gets hit with a big right hand from Cutelaba. Ion is circling and pawing with his jab. Cirkunov is pressing forward and lands a right hand. He follows up with a big left. Cutelaba eats it. Ion lands a takedown and winds up in mount. Cirkunov quickly escapes the position and stands back up. The fighters clinch up and Cirkunov tries to land a trip. It is not there. The fighters break and Ion lands a jab. Nice left hand from Cirkunov. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A middleweight bout between Tamdan McCrory and Krzysztof Jotko took place on the UFC Fight Night 89 prelims in Ottawa. Round one begins and McCrory presses forward and lands a kick to the body. Tamdan continues to move forward and Jotko lands a huge left hand that drops “The Barn Cat”. Jotko follows up with hammer fists and McCrory is out cold. This one is over.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A middleweight bout between Elias Theodorou and Sam Alvey served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 89 Fight Pass prelims in Ottawa. Round one begins and Theodorou misses with a high kick. Alvey has his left hand locked and loaded. Elias lands a leg kick. And then another. Theodorou with another leg kick as he circles away from Alvey. He is doing a great job of keeping Sam at distance. Another leg kick from Elias. He misses with a body kick. Elias with another leg kick. He follows that up with a front kick. Alvey throws a left that misses. Theodorou continues to use his kicks to keep Sam at distance. Another good leg kick from Elias. Sam is trying to close the distance. He lands a nice leg kick. Elias replies with a kick to the body and another. Theodorou has been all kicks and movement in round one. Alvey ends the round by finally landing a punch.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A UFC strawweight bout between Randa Markos and Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger took place on the UFC Fight Night 89 Fight Pass prelims in Ottawa. Round one begins a Randa presses forward with punches. She is trying to get Jocelyn against the fence. Jocelyn circles away. Randa presses forward with more strikes. She backs up Jocelyn and clinches her against the fence. She lands some nice uppercuts. Jocelyn is able to switch the position and press Ronda against the cage. Markos breaks free. She comes charging forward with strikes. Randa clinches Jocelyn against the cage. Both fighters are landing short strikes. They break and Randa lands a nice right hand. Jocelyn shoots in and lands a takedown. Ronda immediately goes for a heel hook submission. She utilizes the attempt to gain top position. Big left hands from Markos. She is teeing off on Jocelyn. Round one comes to and end.