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Rory MacDonald’s Fight Against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson Could Be Last In UFC

On Monday’s edition of “The MMA Hour” at MMAFighting.com, longtime UFC Welterweight contender Rory MacDonald shed light on an interesting contract situation he has with the UFC heading into his next — and final — fight on his current deal with the co…

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On Monday’s edition of “The MMA Hour” at MMAFighting.com, longtime UFC Welterweight contender Rory MacDonald shed light on an interesting contract situation he has with the UFC heading into his next — and final — fight on his current deal with the company.

According to MacDonald, he and the UFC failed to come to terms on a contract extension, meaning he will go into his next fight against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson rolling the dice in terms of his negotiation leverage with the promotion.

Below are some comments MacDonald made during his appearance on Ariel Helwani’s show earlier this afternoon:

On his next fight being the last fight on his existing UFC contract:

“I am fighting my sixth fight of my six-fight deal. I will be a free agent afterwards. Basically, we didn’t really come to an agreement so I am going to honor the contract and go from there. We weren’t too far apart when we came down to it, but I felt that I was worth, my offer was fair and I was going to stand my ground for what I feel I am worth and what I brought to the table. They didn’t see it like that, so, it’s okay. I’ll try to make a dominant performance and show my worth in my next fight. Then maybe after that we will come to a new agreement.”

On being willing to sign with whoever offers the most money:

“I want to make the most money I can. I want to get paid for what I bring to the table. I’ve sacrificed a lot to get to the top, to the world title. I really sacrificed and I took a lot of chances and did a lot of favors for UFC. And I don’t think it got returned. So now, it’s all about making money and whoever wants to pay me the most is where I will go.”

Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson headlines UFC Fight Night 89 on June 19, 2016.

UFC Announces Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen Thompson For UFC Fight Night On 6/18

In addition to UFC announcing Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber III for UFC 199 at the UFC “Unstoppable” press conference on Friday, the promotion also confirmed an exciting welterweight bout for their upcoming UFC Fight Night event in June.

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In addition to UFC announcing Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber III for UFC 199 at the UFC “Unstoppable” press conference on Friday, the promotion also confirmed an exciting welterweight bout for their upcoming UFC Fight Night event in June.

Scheduled for 6/18 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, UFC Fight Night will be headlined by a match pitting rising UFC Welterweight contender Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson against longtime, highly regarded 170-pound contender Rory MacDonald.

Watch the complete UFC “Unstoppable” press conference by clicking here.

Rory MacDonald To Meet Stephen Thompson On June 18 In Canada

No. 2-ranked UFC welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson is coming off of the biggest win of his career, a first round demolition of former champion Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks last month. Now, “Wonderboy” will attempt to continue his rise to glory, as he’s set to face off with No. 1-ranked former title challenger Rory “Red King”

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No. 2-ranked UFC welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson is coming off of the biggest win of his career, a first round demolition of former champion Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks last month.

Now, “Wonderboy” will attempt to continue his rise to glory, as he’s set to face off with No. 1-ranked former title challenger Rory “Red King” MacDonald.

UFC President Dana White announced the news at today’s (March 4, 2016) UFC: Unstoppable press conference, confirming that the two would be headlining a Fight Night card on June 18, 2016 in Ottawa, Canada.

Prior to his win over Hendricks, Thompson had won five straight including three by way of finish, quickly becoming a fan favorite due to his dazzling striking style.

MacDonald, on the other hand, is coming off a five round war with reigning welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler at last July’s UFC 189, a fight many consider to be amongst the best of all-time.

Prior to his second loss to Lawler, the “Red King” had won three straight over Demian Maia, Tyron Woodley, and Tarec Saffiedine.

A battle between a long-time contender, and a rising phenom, this fight will likely present the next title challenger at 170-pounds.

Who do you see coming out victorious?

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Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen Thompson Rumored

Rory MacDonald has been out of the spotlight since losing in a welterweight title war with Robbie Lawler at UFC 189. MacDonald suffered a fractured right foot and nose as a result of the fight. Now, he has his next fight lined up. MacDonald will be fighting Stephen Thompson next. UFC commentator Joe Rogan broke the

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Rory MacDonald has been out of the spotlight since losing in a welterweight title war with Robbie Lawler at UFC 189. MacDonald suffered a fractured right foot and nose as a result of the fight. Now, he has his next fight lined up. MacDonald will be fighting Stephen Thompson next.

UFC commentator Joe Rogan broke the news on the latest “Fight Companion” podcast. Rogan said he recently recorded a video to hype the fight already but then backtracked and said he smokes too much weed so he could be wrong.

You can check it out around the 28:00-minute mark:

MacDonald (18-3) is currently on a one-fight losing streak. In his last six bouts, he’s 4-2. He beat Jake Ellenberger in July of 2013 by unanimous decision but then lost to Robbie Lawler at UFC 167 by split decision. He rebounded with three straight wins over Demian Maia at UFC 170 by unanimous decision, and then Tyron Woodley at UFC 174 by unanimous decision and then knocked out Tarec Staffiendine in October of 2014 in the third round. He was knocked out by Robbie Lawler in the fifth round of UFC 189.

Thompson (12-1) is currently on a six-fight winning streak. In his last six bouts, he’s a perfect 6-0. He beat Nah-Shon Burrell at UFC 160 by decision, Chris Clements at UFC 164 by second-round TKO, Robert Whittertaker at UFC 170 by first-round TKO, Patrick Cote at UFC 178 by decision, and Jake Ellenberger at TUF 21 Finale by first-round KO. He beat Johny Hendricks at UFC Fight Night 82 by first round TKO.

Rogan did not give a date for the fight, but the UFC is expected to announce the fight soon.

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The Showstoppers: A List Of MMA’s Flashiest Strikers

While winning is typically most important to a fighter, mixed martial arts (MMA) is also a business, and a business that pays well towards those who entertain. One could be a truly elite level fighter, but simply not garner the same attention as others because fans feel as if he or she is boring so

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While winning is typically most important to a fighter, mixed martial arts (MMA) is also a business, and a business that pays well towards those who entertain.

One could be a truly elite level fighter, but simply not garner the same attention as others because fans feel as if he or she is boring so to say.

With that being said, we’ve seen the emergence of many fighters over the years that are willing to take risks, try new things, and show off their wide variety of skillsets, and in return, they are deemed as entertaining.

Aside from the entertainment factor, using unorthodox techniques can also prove to be confusing towards opponents.

Not all fighters or athletes have the special tools needed to open the eyes of fans around the world, but those that due are usually revered because of it.

Let’s take a look at MMA’s flashiest strikers:

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Who Hit Me? The Five Most Confusing Strikers In The UFC Today

The art of striking is one of many different offensive disciplines and offensive weapons. With countless maneuvers, the need for perfected timing, and limited room for mistakes, it takes a special kind of fighter to master the standup game. That’s why fans are enamored with quick knockouts, bloody brawls, and anything that involves flying leather. But

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The art of striking is one of many different offensive disciplines and offensive weapons.

With countless maneuvers, the need for perfected timing, and limited room for mistakes, it takes a special kind of fighter to master the standup game. That’s why fans are enamored with quick knockouts, bloody brawls, and anything that involves flying leather.

But even among the best strikers in mixed martial arts (MMA) today, few fighters possess the skill, athleticism, and cage wherewithal to execute perplexing offensive onslaughts that often leave an opponent swinging at the air or staring up at the rafters.

In appreciation of these tricky tacticians, here are the five most confusing strikers in the UFC today.

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