Convicted rapist headlined inaugural BTC show in Toronto

On Saturday night, professional mixed martial arts returned to Toronto, though not without its fair share of controversy. The event – an inaugural BTC Fight Promotions show - was headlined by local light-heavyweight Todd ‘The Black Hulk’ Stoute, a convicted rapist.

Several months ago, BTC Fight Promotions announced their intention to “deliver the highest quality regional pro shows” populated by homegrown talent fighting on domestic soil. The inaugural event, which took place in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, featured a rich selection of local talent, including the likes of Vladimir Kazbekov, Kyle Nelson, and Scott Hudson. However, it was the decision to feature Todd Stoute against UFC…