The UFC Fight Night 89 event from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is now officially in progress. We will be providing quick-match results coverage of the event, so refresh this page often to view the latest updates.
Below are the current UFN 89 results:
UFC Fight Night 89 Preliminary Results (UFC Fight Pass):
– Ali Bagautinov def. Geane Herrera via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
– Colby Covington def. Jonathan Meunier via submission (rear-naked choke) (R3, :54)
– Randa Markos def. Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger via UD (30-27, 29-28 x2)
– Elias Theodorou def. Sam Alvey via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x2)
UFC Fight Night 89 Preliminary Card Results (FS1):
– Joe Soto def. Chris Beal via submission (rear-naked choke) (R3, 3:39)
– Krzysztof Jotko def. Tamdan McCrory via first-round TKO (0:59)
– Misha Cirkunov (205.5) vs. Ion Cutelaba (202.5) (In Progress …)
STILL TO COME …
UFC Fight Night 89 Main Card (FOX Sports 1 at 10:30PM ET.):
– Rory MacDonald (170.5) vs. Stephen Thompson (170.5)
– Donald Cerrone (171) vs. Patrick Cote (170)
– Steve Bosse (205) vs. Sean O’Connell (205)
– Olivier Aubin-Mercier (155) vs. Thibault Gouti (156)
– Valerie Letourneau (125.5) vs. Joanne Calderwood (125.5)
UFC Fight Night 89 Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 2 at 8:30pm ET.):
– Jason Saggo (155) vs. Leandro Silva (155.5)
The UFC Fight Night 89 event from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is now officially in progress. We will be providing quick-match results coverage of the event, so refresh this page often to view the latest updates.
Below are the current UFN 89 results:
UFC Fight Night 89 Preliminary Results (UFC Fight Pass):
– Ali Bagautinov def. Geane Herrera via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
– Colby Covington def. Jonathan Meunier via submission (rear-naked choke) (R3, :54)
– Randa Markos def. Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger via UD (30-27, 29-28 x2)
– Elias Theodorou def. Sam Alvey via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x2)
UFC Fight Night 89 Preliminary Card Results (FS1):
– Joe Soto def. Chris Beal via submission (rear-naked choke) (R3, 3:39)
– Krzysztof Jotko def. Tamdan McCrory via first-round TKO (0:59)
– Misha Cirkunov (205.5) vs. Ion Cutelaba (202.5) (In Progress …)
STILL TO COME …
UFC Fight Night 89 Main Card (FOX Sports 1 at 10:30PM ET.):
– Rory MacDonald (170.5) vs. Stephen Thompson (170.5)
– Donald Cerrone (171) vs. Patrick Cote (170)
– Steve Bosse (205) vs. Sean O’Connell (205)
– Olivier Aubin-Mercier (155) vs. Thibault Gouti (156)
– Valerie Letourneau (125.5) vs. Joanne Calderwood (125.5)
UFC Fight Night 89 Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 2 at 8:30pm ET.):
UFC Fight Night 89 is here, and it goes down today from the TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The prelims kick off at 6:45 p.m. ET/3:45 p.m. PT on Fight Pass then continue over to FOX Sports 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The main card will air at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m.
UFC Fight Night 89 is here, and it goes down today from the TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The prelims kick off at 6:45 p.m. ET/3:45 p.m. PT on Fight Pass then continue over to FOX Sports 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The main card will air at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT on FOX Sports 1.
According to oddsmakers, Rory MacDonald is a -115 favorite over Stephen Thompson, who is a -105 underdog. Other odds for the main card include Patrick Cote being a +130 underdog against Donald Cerrone, who is a -150 favorite.
Stephen Thompson vs. Rory MacDonald: Mike Drahota: I’ve truly gone back and forth many times on this bout, and I still can’t seem to come out with a clear-cut prediction because we’ll legitimately witness one of the closest-matched welterweight bouts in UFC history tonight, at least on paper. There’s no denying “Wonderboy’s” momentum as of
I’ve truly gone back and forth many times on this bout, and I still can’t seem to come out with a clear-cut prediction because we’ll legitimately witness one of the closest-matched welterweight bouts in UFC history tonight, at least on paper. There’s no denying “Wonderboy’s” momentum as of late, and his recent highlight reel knockouts of Johny Hendricks and Jake Ellenberger have him in the conversation of being the best striker in all of MMA. MacDonald is obviously a perennial elite-level contender, and nearly had the belt just last July. Questions remain from that fateful five-round war with champion Robbie Lawler, however, and MacDonald could come back hungrier or as a fighter with a piece missing.
Regardless, the only time anyone has had success against Thompson in the Octagon was in his second UFC bout against grinder Matt Brown in 2012, who neutralized “Wonderboy’s” kicks and punches by out-wrestling him at a grueling pace. MacDonald certainly has the wrestling and grappling games to do that, but Thompson’s takedown defense seems to have improved greatly since then. MacDonald had brutally damaging strikes in close against Lawler, and if he can close the distance on Thompson to nullify his flashy kicks and combos at range, the bout will turn in his favor. While that’s wholly not an unlikely outcome, I do believe Thompson is on his way to a UFC title shot. He’ll face adversity against MacDonald, but ultimately I believe his unique, precise striking game will get him the win. “Wonderboy” wins a unanimous decision.
Rory Kernaghan:
There are many interesting questions surrounding tonight’s main event, one that is perhaps most pertinent is how the brutal war against Robbie Lawler has changed Rory MacDonald. Also, will Stephen Thompson be able to use his flashy techniques against a fellow technical artist? It’s a tough one to call in many respects, but if MacDonald is on point, which I fully expect him to be, I don’t think ‘Wonderboy’ will have the space to pull off his wonderful kicking displays. Look for the Canadian MacDonald to close the gap straight away, and utilize his hard elbows in the clinch. Much like we saw at UFC 189, ‘The Canadian Psycho’ has wonderfully precise clinch work, and very nearly finished ‘Ruthless’ on a number of occasions. He also has the advantage on the ground in my mind, making his array of options far more significant than that of Thompson’s. Submission for MacDonald in round three. Bank it.
Mike Henken:
I’m a huge fan of this fight, as it truly pits the top two fighters in a division aside from the champion against one another. Stylistically, this fight is relatively easy to break down, in my opinion. MacDonald will hold the wrestling and grappling advantage while Thompson will hold the striking advantage. The key factor here, however, is “Wonderboy’s” improved takedown defense, and his highly superior striking. It’s also hard to tell how MacDonald will look coming off of a five-round war with the champion. I see “Wonderboy” keeping it on the feet, and using his exquisite movement, and unorthodox angles to get the job done. Thompson by third round TKO.
Donald Cerrone vs. Patrick Cote:
Mike Drahota:
UFC Ottawa’s co-main event is also an interesting one, as it’s obviously No. 4-ranked Cerrone who brings the heat and fanfare as a popular fighter only six months removed from a title shot. But Cote has been quietly effective as of late as well, and his only recent loss was to headliner Stephen Thompson. “The Predator” has won six out of his last seven in a late-career resurgence, and after for contending for the UFC title at middleweight and fighting at light heavyweight, he should have a noticeable size advantage on usual lightweight Cerrone. While “Cowboy” will be the faster man and the more technical fighter on the ground, he may be biting off more than he can chew here. I’m going against the grain. and picking Cote by second round TKO.
Rory Kernaghan:
Donald Cerrone is taking on Patrick Cote in a welterweight tilt for the evening’s co-main event, and this was a relatively easy pick for me. ‘The Predator’ has some good power and has looked vastly improved in wins over Ben Saunders and Josh Burkman, but the difference in class between those opponents and ‘Cowboy’ is clear. I think Cerrone goes to the leg kicks for the duration of this bout, mixing it up nicely with his Muay Thai striking arsenal to the head and gut, and truthfully I don’t think there will be much coming in return. It’s not exactly a technical pick, I feel Cerrone will bludgeon Cote for three rounds and take home a unanimous decision.
Mike Henken:
Cote will obviously have the size advantage here, but I’m not sure how big of a factor that will be, as I simply feel as if Cerrone is the better fighter. Cote will likely look to use his clinch game and wrestling skills to overpower “Cowboy”, but I feel as if Cerrone’s underrated ground game, speed, and conditioning will lead him to victory. Cerrone by second round submission.
The UFC is back in Canada tomorrow night (June 18, 2016) for UFC Fight Night 89, and the huge night of fights is headlined by hometown hero, and No. 1-ranked welterweight in the world, Rory MacDonald and No. 2-ranked Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson. The card is also co-main evented by Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone and Patrick Cote
The UFC is back in Canada tomorrow night (June 18, 2016) for UFC Fight Night 89, and the huge night of fights is headlined by hometown hero, and No. 1-ranked welterweight in the world, Rory MacDonald and No. 2-ranked Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson.
The card is also co-main evented by Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone and Patrick Cote in a welterweight bout, granted Cerrone typically competes in the 155-pound division.
Aside from the two colossal bouts set to headline the night of fights in Ottawa, theres plenty of more action fight fans seem to be overlooking that we’re going to look into today. Here is an in-depth look at the UFC Fight Night 89 main card:
Fight 1: Valerie Letourneau vs Joanne Calderwood (Women’s Flyweight Bout)
Set to kick off the night is the first ever women’s flyweight bout in UFC history, when No. 5-ranked women’s starawweight Valerie Letourneau takes on No. 12-ranked Joanne Calderwood.
Letourneau (8-4) is coming off of a 115-pound title bout defeat to current champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 193, via unanimous decision in the night’s co-main event.
The American Top Team (ATT) product is a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Bruno Fernandes, and also possesses some of the best striking in the women’s 115-pound division.
Calderwood (10-1) is an impressive prospect out of Scotland, being the country’s first female mixed martial artist, who is also alumni from The Ultimate Fighter 20 (TUF 20) in which she made it as far as the quarterfinals of the tournament.
‘JoJo’ has only lost one bout in her professional career, and is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Cortney Casey at UFC Fight Night 72 nearly a year ago in July. Calderwood holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and is a Muay Thai specialist having held four titles in the sport.
Both women possess incredible standup skills and have proven to be fairly even on the ground, however, Letourneau is ranked as high as a -190 favorite to win the bout and has faced far greater competition throughout her career. Expect a standup brawl from these two women when they step inside the Octagon.
Fight 2: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs Thibault Gouti (Lightweight)
Next up is a lightweight bout between young UFC veteran Olivier Aubin-Mercier, and a man who comes off his first career loss in Thibault Gouti.
Mercier (7-2) has won three of his last five career UFC bouts, however, his last Octagon appearance in January saw him dropping a unanimous decision bout to Carlos Diego Ferreira at UFC on FOX 18.
‘The Quebec Kid’ is extremely talented on the ground as he holds a black belt in Judo to go along with a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Seven of Mercier’s eight career victories have come via submission, giving him the clear edge in the ground game department.
Gouti (11-1) comes off of the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career, when he was defeated by Teemu Packalen via rear-naked choke at UFC Fight Night 84 in the first round.
The 29-year-old Frenchman is no slouch on the ground himself, however, as six of his eleven career victories have come via submission.
Mercier is a highly skilled ground practitioner and could dictate the majority of the fight should it go to the ground, which is most likely why he is ranked as much as a -450 favorite to win the bout.
Fight 3: Steve Bosse vs Sean O’Connell (Light Heavyweight)
The third bout slated for the main card is set to go down in the 205-pound division, when Steve ‘The Boss’ Bosse takes on Sean ‘The Real OC’ O’Connell.
Bosse (11-2) comes off of a first round knockout victory over James Te-Huna at UFC Fight Night 85 in his second UFC bout, once again utilizing his vicious striking power.
‘The Boss’ possesses game changing power in his hands, holding nine knockout wins of his eleven career victories.
O’Connell (17-7) has won two of his last four bouts inside the Octagon, including most recently a devastating knockout loss to the heavy handed Illir Latifi at UFC Fight Night 81 this past January.
‘The Real OC’ is an exciting fighter who isn’t afraid to stand and bang with any man in the 205-divison, and has even taken home Fight of the Night honors two times in his two-year UFC career.
Bosse is as much as a -160 favorite to walk away with the win Saturday night, and it’s most likely due in large part to the Canadian’s vicious knockout power.
Fight 4: Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone vs Patrick Cote (Welterweight)
Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone is making his second appearance in the UFC’s 170-pound division, to take on former middleweight title-challenger Patrick Cote in the evenings co-main event.
Cerrone (29-7-1) has only lost once in his last three years inside the Octagon, with his last bout resulting in a first round submission victory over Alex Oliveira in his welterweight debut.
‘Cowboy’ is an excellent striker due in large part to his extensive kickboxing and Muay Thai background, and also holds a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Cote (23-9) is on a three-fight win streak as his only loss in four years came in a unanimous decision loss to Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson. ‘The Predator’ is an extremely well rounded fighter as well, as he holds black belts in Muay Thai, Judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
These two men are pretty evenly matched up and will most likely put on a very exciting contest, however, ‘Cowboy’ is as much as a -175 favorite to emerge victorious.
Rory MacDonald vs Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson (Welterweight)
The main of event of the evening is headlined by No. 1-ranked Rory MacDonald and No. 2-ranked Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson for a possible shot at the 170-pound title.
MacDonald (18-3) is coming off a one-year-layoff from the sport after engaging in a bloody title bout brawl with Robbie Lawler back at UFC 189 last July.
The Tristar Gym product is an extremely well rounded mixed martial artist who shows some incredibly technical striking, and possessing a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under David Lea.
Thompson (12-1) is currently on a six-fight win streak since suffering his first career loss to Matt Brown in 2012, with his most recent victory saw ‘Wonderboy’ finishing former 170-pound champion Johnny Hendricks in their bout at UFC Fight Night 82.
‘Wonderboy’ is one of the UFC’s most dynamic and feared strikers due to his impressive kickboxing career, that included fifty-seven wins in route to an undefeated record.
Due to the undeniably elite striking level of both men, oddsmakers results have revealed to be scattered on who they believe will emerge victorious in the night’s main event.
UFC Fight Night 89 is live on FS1 tomorrow (June 18, 2016) and is headlined by a welterweight clash between Rory MacDonald and Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson.
The last time we saw Rory MacDonald in the Octagon was last July at UFC 189 when he took on champion Robbie Lawler in a brutal five round war that saw the “Red King” suffer a devastating loss early on in the final frame. Months after the bout, MacDonald told Ariel Helwani that he had
The last time we saw Rory MacDonald in the Octagon was last July at UFC 189 when he took on champion Robbie Lawler in a brutal five round war that saw the “Red King” suffer a devastating loss early on in the final frame.
Months after the bout, MacDonald told Ariel Helwani that he had one fight left on his UFC contract, and that he planned to test free agency after fighting out his deal, indicating that he was in search of the most money he could earn. Well, that fight will take place tomorrow night (June 18, 2016) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 89 as MacDonald takes on surging No. 2-ranked Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.
With a win, MacDonald could very well be right in line for another shot at divisional supremacy, and it’s unclear how the outcome of tomorrow’s clash will affect the “Red King’s” free agency aspirations.
Free agency has become a more common trend in the last year, and the UFC hasn’t seemed too fond of it, although Tom Wright, Executive VP and General Manager of UFC Operations in Canada recently told MMAJunkie that he ‘encourages’ MacDonald to test free agency:
“I think we’re all about making sure we’ve got as many great Rory MacDonald’s in every part of the world because clearly he’s a great fighter, he’s a great competitor, he’s a great representative of our sport,” Wright said. “But in the end, it’s Rory’s decision, and we encourage him to go into the open market. That’s something he’s certainly entitled to do, and we would encourage him to do so.”
“In the end we’re just looking forward to sitting down with him after and having a good conversation,” Wright said. “He wants to put on a big performance and then fight for the UFC championship belt. So, we’ll wait and see what happens. But what Rory does is up to him, and we’ll support whatever he decides.”
Could you really see the UFC letting a young, established star like MacDonald walk away?
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The following is the final lineup for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 89 event, which features a highly anticipated main event between top welterweight contenders Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and the man who is fighting on the final fight of his current UFC contract, Canada’s own Rory MacDonald.
UFC Fight Night 89 Main Card (FOX Sports 1 at 10:30PM ET.):
– Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson
– Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone vs. Patrick Cote
– Steve Bosse vs. Sean O’Connell
– Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Thibault Gouti
– Valerie Letourneau vs. Joanne Calderwood
UFC Fight Night 89 Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 2 at 8:30pm ET.):
– Jason Saggo vs. Leandro Silva
– Misha Cirkunov vs. Ion Cutelaba
– Tamdan McCrory vs. Krzysztof Jotko
– Chris Beal vs. Joe Soto
UFC Fight Night 89 Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass at 6:45pm ET.)::
– Elias Theodorou vs. Sam Alvey
– Randa Markos vs. Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger
– Colby Covington vs. Jonathan Meunier
– Ali Bagautinov vs. Geane Herrera
Fight 1: Valerie Letourneau vs Joanne Calderwood (Women’s Flyweight Bout)
Fight 2: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs Thibault Gouti (Lightweight)
Fight 3: Steve Bosse vs Sean O’Connell (Light Heavyweight)
Fight 4: Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone vs Patrick Cote (Welterweight) 
Rory MacDonald vs Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson (Welterweight)