Although it was not originally planned, the event East vs West 14 which took place for the first time in America could not be done without a certain Canadian. Engin Terzi thus organized at the last minute a match between Devon Larratt and Chance Shaw. The only condition was that Devon had to weigh 105kg and face Chance at his normal weight (super Heavyweight). Something he of course accepted.
This is Devon's first match since his weight loss and match against Levan Saginashvili at East vs West 12.
Table of contents
1st round
The first round was marked by a series of elbow fouls. A determined Chance Shaw used his flop press with intensity, while Devon Larratt resisted as best he could. In the end, it was Chance who won this round, taking advantage of two fouls made by Devon.
2nd round
This is probably the image that we will remember from this 2nd round even if it was won by Devon. Chance Shaw, a smile on his face, leads the score and holds his position against Devon Larratt. Isn't this already a victory for Chance Shaw after all?
3rd round
Devon dominated in the third round and took the opportunity to provoke Chance a little. He did not hesitate to do the same to Devon's surprise, as evidenced in the images below.
4th round
Devon, who had predicted that it would be more of a “comedy show” than a real match, encountered more difficulties than expected at the start of the clash. However, at this stage of the match, he had clearly taken the advantage over Chance and took the opportunity to prolong the pleasure. He even deliberately ripped off the strap during the round to offer it to Johnny Walker and, during the restart, “flash pin” Chance without the slightest hesitation.
Conclusion
Well aware of the tricks used by Devon in the setup and his “mind games”, Chance Shaw did not give up and gave his opponent a hard time at the start of the match.
This was obviously not enough to defeat the Canadian who was at 105kg but he will still take the satisfaction of having won the first round. Something few people thought possible.
Final score 3-1 for Devon Larratt.
Watch the match between Devon Larratt and Chance Shaw.
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