For the first time ever, professional mixed martial arts is coming to Oshawa, Ontario as Durham Fight Series presents “Rise of the Phoenix” at the Tribute Communities Centre on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Featuring Ontario’s top mixed martial arts athletes including, James “The Suplex Kid” Clarke, Glory knockout artist Matt Embree and undefeated professional, Justin “KING” Condie. With other local sensations including Bubba Picard making his pro debut and Joe “All Day” Elliot returning to the MMA cage for an action-packed night of high intensity mixed martial arts combat happening right in the Durham Fight Series octagon!

All proceeds from this event are going towards the Hearts For Martial Arts Foundation. A not-for profit organization whose main goal is to provide sponsorship opportunities to families who could benefit from martial arts.

Durham Fight Series is a local combat promotional company who started with the goal in mind to help grow the skills of local athletes and to give them a platform where they can build the skills needed to make it to the highest levels of competition like Bellator and the UFC! For the last 10 years Durham Fight Series has been showcasing its local talent to the fans through kickboxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu events across Ontario.