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 The dust has settled in New York. The opening round of the Commonwealth Clash shook the Liberty Dome with a roaring 5,193 fans watching 10 unforgettable bouts — and only two fights went to the judges. The rest? Pure stoppage chaos.
From highlight-reel knockouts to gutsy three-round wars, the first chapter of the tournament delivered everything Royal MMA promised. Now, as the caravan rolls into Montreal, the stakes grow higher and the fighters hungrier.
Round 1 Recap — New York Mayhem
The Liberty Dome crowd witnessed:
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Duhan Kruger stopping Rhys “The Red Dragon” Evans in Round 1 with a brutal knee, after a wild clinch war of 40 punches exchanged.
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Owen Vasker silencing Diarmuid Kelleher with ground-and-pound at 3:52 of Round 1, showing ruthless control on the mat.
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Richard Lionheart crushing American hopes by submitting David “The Bald” Eagle in just 2:47 with a slick armbar, taking Submission of the Night.
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“Flame Veil” Naeem Qassem landing the KO of the Night with a thunderous overhand right against Zayden Lion of the East — done in 1:46.
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Ezra “Ninja” Mano gutting out a blood-soaked three-round decision over Gurkha Ghan, surviving a nasty cut to get the nod.
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Carlton Marshall Pryce shrugging off 23 takedown attempts before stopping James “Stuntkid” Wong in the second round, earning the crowd’s love.
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Devraj Rathore dismantling Kuiga Tupua with a furious clinch assault, racking up 70 strikes before finishing at 4:58. He then had the crowd bouncing with a Panjabi MC victory celebration.
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Lamark Pantoflett dropping Brendo Santos with a hook and earning a historic $500k bonus for being the first to defeat a fighter from England, Wales, or Scotland.
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Ariki Aperahama coming from behind to shock Happy Wanis with a third-round KO when Wanis was just minutes away from a decision win.
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Andre “The Assassin” Anguissa outstriking Peni “Bati” Vuki in a technical war, with both fighters earning Fight of the Night honors.
Round 1 was a night of highlights — but it was only the beginning.
Montreal Awaits — Round 2
On October 4th, the battleground shifts to The Expo in Montreal, and every one of its 6,000 seats has already been sold. The city is buzzing as the Commonwealth Clash arrives in Canada.
Banzai Clothing, the official Royal MMA merchandise partner, will set up exclusive stalls inside the arena, giving fans the chance to take home fight-night gear and apparel.
And with Alexander Biro of SMASH Fighting Championship backing Round 2, there’s an eye-watering $500,000 prize pool to fight for, split into five unique performance bonuses:
For fighters, this means every second in the cage could mean history — and a six-figure payday.
Round 2 Fight Card — Montreal
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Richard Lionheart vs “Pinky Phenomenal” Kuiga Tupua
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David “The Bald” Eagle vs Devraj Rathore
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James “Stuntkid” Wong vs Happy Wanis
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Carlton Marshall Pryce vs Ariki Aperahama
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Andre “The Assassin” Anguissa vs Lamark Pantoflett
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Peni “Bati” Vuki vs Brendo “Chute Boxe Braveheart” Santos
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“Flame Veil” Naeem Qassem vs Duhan Kruger
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Zayden Lion Of The East vs Rhys “The Red Dragon” Evans
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“The Celtic Tiger” Diarmuid Kelleher vs Ezra “Ninja” Mano
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Owen Vasker vs Gurkha Ghan
With Round 1 heroes returning to prove their dominance, and bruised fighters desperate for redemption, Montreal promises a night of violence, heart, and drama. Every fight matters. Every strike counts. And every fan will witness history.
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