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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palate Menochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronilson Tonelada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonelada has chosen Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. Palate Menochi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronilson Tonelada's chin.
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224 lbs
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24
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Palate Menochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronilson Tonelada!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menochi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonelada on the side of the head.
It looks like Ronilson Tonelada has been cut.
Menochi gets a double leg takedown into Tonelada's guard.
Menochi tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonelada is retaining full guard.
Tonelada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menochi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menochi advances to half guard.
Menochi is looking to advance position but Tonelada won't allow it.
Menochi trying to control from half guard but Tonelada is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonelada wants to get back to his feet.
Menochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tonelada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menochi.
Menochi is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonelada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menochi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tonelada is looking to escape.
Menochi blocks the strikes from Tonelada.
Tonelada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Menochi is trying to control. Tonelada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menochi not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menochi wants to take a breather but Tonelada is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Palate Menochi just wasn't active enough.
Tonelada dodges the punch combination from Menochi.
Tonelada has managed to clinch.
Tonelada tries a body shot but Menochi blocks it.
Tonelada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonelada struggles to land a body shot inside as Menochi controls his hands.
Menochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menochi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tonelada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Menochi is trying to pull guard but Tonelada has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tonelada.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menochi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palate Menochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tonelada.
A bit of stalling here from Tonelada.
Tonelada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tonelada tries to work over Menochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menochi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tonelada uses from the top position.
Tonelada throwing strikes but missing.
Tonelada tries to stand but Menochi is controlling from the bottom.
Tonelada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tonelada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Menochi, up you get!
Tonelada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonelada wants to improve his position but instead Menochi has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menochi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tonelada gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menochi is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Palate Menochi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronilson Tonelada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Menochi tries to work over Tonelada's front leg with a kick but Tonelada checks it.
Tonelada moves into the clinch.
Menochi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tonelada is trying to keep an underhook but Menochi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tonelada is controlling Menochi's trapped leg to prevent Menochi from advancing to side control.
Tonelada is in trouble now - Menochi has advanced to mount!
Tonelada is working to get back to half guard.
Menochi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tonelada is now in Menochi's guard. A big mistake from Menochi there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tonelada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tonelada wants to get up but he can't break Menochi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Menochi looking for a sweep. Not yet Menochi, not yet.
Tonelada throws a big right hand that misses.
Tonelada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menochi working a defensive guard here.
Menochi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonelada trying to control the position from guard on top but Menochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menochi working for a triangle but Tonelada defends it easily.
Menochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tonelada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menochi trying to control the position.
Tonelada throwing strikes from guard but Menochi blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonelada with a nice head shot there.
Tonelada lands a couple of digs.
Tonelada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tonelada landing some decent shots from guard.
Tonelada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menochi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tonelada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tonelada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Menochi has control of Tonelada's left arm, preventing Tonelada from doing any damage.
Tonelada postures up in Menochi's guard and throws a big left but Menochi blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonelada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tonelada gets to his feet - Menochi follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonelada takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonelada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menochi is working Tonelada over against the cage.
Menochi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tonelada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Menochi wants a takedown.
Tonelada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menochi's elbow.
Menochi jumps guard but Tonelada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palate Menochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menochi tries for a takedown but Tonelada manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Tonelada.
Tonelada misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Tonelada.
Tonelada tries a body shot but Menochi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronilson Tonelada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronilson Tonelada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tonelada closes the distance and clinches.
Menochi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tonelada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tonelada instigates a clinch.
Tonelada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonelada pushes Menochi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonelada pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tonelada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonelada trying to stall but Menochi improves his position.
Menochi wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonelada tries a body shot but Menochi blocks it.
Menochi prevents a body shot from Tonelada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonelada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonelada tries to throw a body punch but Menochi avoids it by throwing Tonelada back against the cage.
Menochi prevents a body shot from Tonelada.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tonelada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonelada misses with a body punch.
Tonelada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menochi prevents a body shot from Tonelada.
Tonelada tries to work over Menochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menochi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tonelada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonelada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menochi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonelada after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palate Menochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menochi tries to pull guard but Tonelada won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Menochi blocks a body shot from Tonelada.
Tonelada tries to work over Menochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonelada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menochi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tonelada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Menochi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menochi trying to control the pace.
Tonelada wants to improve his position but Menochi is controlling well.
Tonelada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menochi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menochi is working for a kimura but Tonelada is defending it quite comfortably.
Menochi wants to take a breather but Tonelada is having none of it.
Tonelada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Menochi wants to take a breather but Tonelada is having none of it.
Tonelada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonelada keeps working.
Menochi passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menochi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Menochi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tonelada turns into him and now he's in Menochi's guard.
Menochi looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonelada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronilson Tonelada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonelada has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronilson Tonelada!
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