A bit of a slow night picked up right when it was supposed to. In a bout pitting top UFC welterweight contenders against one another, Rory MacDonald scored an emphatic, third-round TKO stoppage of Tarec Saffiedine in the main event.

Looking to hold on to his top contender status, Raphael Assuncao stretched his winning streak to seven with a unanimous decision over Bryan Caraway. Here's how the pro's reacted to tonight's action:

'I'M NEXT FOR THE TITLE SHOT'

Er hello, your about to fight, might wanna stretch or warm up a bit lol. Just kidding #coldasice — michael (@bisping) October 5, 2014

Staffed one is coming out southpaw partly to try to neutralize the jab of Rory. Harder to jab a southpaw — Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) October 5, 2014

Tentative first round. 10-9 McDonald. Nice kicks from Tarec towards the end though. — michael (@bisping) October 5, 2014

Rory is really really good! — ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) October 5, 2014

10-9 McDonald. Beautiful jab by Rory. Establishing his range now, look for him to follow it up and look to finish as the fight wears on. — michael (@bisping) October 5, 2014

Wow — Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) October 5, 2014

Wow! Great finish! @ufc perfect uppercut! Congrats to @rory_macdonald on the victory. — Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) October 5, 2014

Great left hook. Ok sat through 2 @UFC live events today. Wife is complaining, time to change the channel :) — michael (@bisping) October 5, 2014

Rory smiles — Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) October 5, 2014

'Rory after I'm done with burkman fight me for the number one contender @danawhite @lorenzofertitta @ufc — Hector Lombard (@HectorLombard) October 5, 2014





'BUT I'VE GOT TWO TAKEDOWNS!'

Well well well one of my most anticipated fights of the night. Assunco vs caraway. Going with Assunco for sure !!! — Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) October 5, 2014

Looking forwArd to this Assuncao vs Caraway fight. Both very tricky on the ground. Guna be a fun watch. — Dominick Cruz (@TheDomin8r) October 5, 2014

Crowd chanting "We Want Miesha" — John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) October 5, 2014

http://t.co/lgnpenpPJ8 @ufc caraway is throwing him off with awkwardness though — Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) October 5, 2014

Gutsy fight by Caraway but seems to have no gameplan but walk forward, eat punches and get the takedown. Got 2 but couldn't damage. @ufc JR? — Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) October 5, 2014

wow tough call on that decision, that fight was very close!! was hoping it would go to Caraway — John Alessio (@johnalessio79) October 5, 2014

Number 7 for @RaphaAssuncao title shot babyy come on!!! Atlanta making noise!!! Eh noizz rataoo!! Bom trabalho @Freddy_Assuncao tsmu junto!! — Dhiego Lima (@DhLimaMMA) October 5, 2014





A MAN WORE A COAT

Great idea: Get a large winter coat on that man, he just fought a 15 minute fight... — Mac Danzig (@macdanzigmma) October 5, 2014

So, like, ya it's cold in Canada and everything, but Bruno Santos took it too far. #UFCHalifax pic.twitter.com/sFrraz46dK — Mike Johnston (@MikeyJ_MMA) October 5, 2014

I am humble in my victory. Thank you everyone that supported and cheered me on in my #UFCHalifax bout - Looking to come back even better! — The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) October 5, 2014





EARLIER ACTION

@danawhite do I get to be in the game yet? — Rick (@Rick_Story) October 4, 2014

Thank you again to all the fans for all the kind words! Wish I could get back to you! I just want you guys to know I appreciate you #blessed — Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) October 5, 2014

I did the @matthughes9x tonight in my fight. Double legged a guy all the way from one side of the cage to my corner. — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) October 5, 2014

Just want to apologize to you guy for my performance tonight. My head wasn't in the game and it cost me the fight. Sorry you guys. — Anthony Njokuani (@anthonynjoku) October 5, 2014

I'm getting right back into the gym and working extra hard. — Anthony Njokuani (@anthonynjoku) October 5, 2014

Thanks to all my friends for coming out. I didn't get the W but I'll come back stronger. #ufchalifax... http://t.co/df0XfnWiGD — Jason Saggo (@jasonsaggo) October 5, 2014

THERE WAS CHAOS

So where have the fights gone? @FOXSports1 — michael (@bisping) October 5, 2014

The fact that this baseball game is still going on, is baffling. Someone hit a HR already! Need to watch the fights on the big screen! — Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMasterAljO) October 5, 2014

Anyone know what channel @ufc is on directtv?? — FranCisco Rivera (@CiscoRiveraUFC) October 5, 2014

Wtf is this stupid baseball shit! #UFCHalifax — Justin Buchholz (@jbmma155) October 5, 2014

I can't believe this baseball game is on the fuckin 13th inning and is going into the live @ufc card right now! — Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) October 5, 2014

why is my fox sports showing baseball and not the ufc? — John Alessio (@johnalessio79) October 5, 2014

What kinda stupid ass sport can never end? #baseball #UFCHalifax — Justin Buchholz (@jbmma155) October 5, 2014

Please baseball game just end so I can watch the fights already!!! — Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) October 5, 2014