Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch delves into the championship mindsets of Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson ahead of their main-event clash at UFC Ottawa.
With UFC Ottawa just a day away, one of the most intriguing matchups in MMA history looms large on the horizon. Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson are exceedingly well-matched, and their pairing promises not only a multi-faceted battle of superbly technical fighters, but a clashing of two remarkable personalities. In a sport increasingly defined by rote athleticism, MacDonald and Thompson pursue Martial Artistry.
The auras surrounding Rory and Stephen upon their UFC debuts were very different.