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UFC Fight Night 89: Stephen Thompson, 'Fighter to Watch' tonight in Ottawa

Now is the time for budding Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight superstar Stephen Thompson to make his move towards divisional gold.

After all, "Wonderboy" has racked off six-straight Octagon victories, including finishes of former champion Johny Hendricks and hard-nosed veteran Jake Ellenberger.

As Thompson enters his UFC Fight Night 89 main event tilt with Rory MacDonald tonight (Sat., June 18, 2016) live on FOX Sports 1 from the TD Place Arena in Ottawa, Canada, he'll be given the opportunity to lock down a title shot with a victory over one of the most complete fighters in mixed martial arts (MMA) today.