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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Chowmein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chowmein has chosen The Fight Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brian King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Chowmein!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King moves into the clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Chowmein has him pressed against the cage.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chowmein shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Chowmein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chowmein misses with a few strikes there.
King misses with a combination
and Chowmein moves into the clinch.
King throws an elbow that misses.
Chowmein can't get the takedown.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chowmein turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chowmein manages to end up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chowmein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Chowmein keeps moving and retains side control.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chowmein is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chowmein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Chowmein trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Chowmein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chowmein is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
Chowmein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King closes the distance and clinches.
Chowmein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chowmein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Chowmein.
Chowmein tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chowmein has clasped his hands together around King's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chowmein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King forces Chowmein back against the cage and clinches.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to break free.
Chowmein tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chowmein has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chowmein is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chowmein has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chowmein has him pressed against the cage.
King breaks the clinch.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Chowmein lands a front kick.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King misses with a double jab
and Chowmein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chowmein wants to clinch.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chowmein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chowmein scores a nice knee to the body.
Chowmein crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chowmein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chowmein tries for a takedown. No joy.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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 Brian King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chowmein shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Chowmein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King lands an overhand right.
Chowmein shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Chowmein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chowmein as he jumps to the side.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chowmein's brow.
King tries to circle away but Chowmein has him pinned against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Chowmein has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chowmein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Chowmein.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chowmein obliges.
King is trying to break the clinch but Chowmein is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chowmein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Chowmein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chowmein fails in his attempt to clinch.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chowmein sprawls well. Chowmein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Chowmein shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chowmein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chowmein pulls King into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
King wants to stand but Chowmein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King is fighting to break Chowmein's control of his arms but Chowmein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chowmein pushes King off and scrambles back to his feet.
King darts in and clinches Chowmein up against the cage.
Chowmein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. King is trying to keep an underhook but Chowmein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to roll over but Chowmein keeps him under control.
Chowmein stalling.
King has one foot on Chowmein's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King closes the distance and pushes Chowmein back into the cage.
Chowmein jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
Chowmein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chowmein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Chowmein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chowmein won't allow King to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is working an open guard so Chowmein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King tries to bum rush Chowmein with a series of wild strikes but Chowmein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chowmein wants to clinch
and King counters with a shoot takedown. Chowmein fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chowmein's guard.
Chowmein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chowmein seems keen to control King's posture.
King wants to stand and escape but instead Chowmein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
King tries to strike from the bottom.
King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Chowmein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chowmein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chowmein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King is working an open guard so Chowmein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chowmein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Chowmein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King moves into range and clinches up with Chowmein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chowmein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. King is trying to keep an underhook but Chowmein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King is trying to stand back up but Chowmein is controlling him
Chowmein working King over with strikes.
King wants to improve his position but Chowmein is controlling well.
Chowmein gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Chowmein closes the distance and clinches.
Chowmein has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King tries to circle away but Chowmein has him pinned against the cage.
Chowmein tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Chowmein drops back down to his feet.
Chowmein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King is trying to push Chowmein away but Chowmein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chowmein wants a takedown.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Chowmein.
Chowmein jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King is trying to force a seperation but Chowmein has the dominant position.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Chowmein has double underhooks.
Chowmein is looking to take this one to the mat.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
King avoiding damage as Chowmein throws knees to the body.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King can't break the clinch.
King has had enough of the clinch but Chowmein keeps him there for the moment.
Chowmein gets a trip takedown into half guard.
King manages to get to full guard.
King wants to get back to his feet but Chowmein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chowmein wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Stan Chowmein has got the better of the ground game so far.
King throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chowmein taking a breather here.
King wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is pushing Chowmein's head away, looking to escape. Chowmein manages to hold on to the position though.
Chowmein decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chowmein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chowmein showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Chowmein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chowmein 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 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian King!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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