It is like a scene out of a Hollywood movie. An underdog fighter trains hard to reach the title fight and beats his opponent in the 10th round. Only to get hoisted on the shoulders by an adoring crowd.
This isn’t the movies, this is a real story of hard work and determination.
I recently stumbled across a viral TikTok video that featured an MMA fight between a fighter with special needs and a former UFC professional fighter. I watched as the underdog landed punch after punch. I thought the video was great. It soon became even better when I discovered the fighter in the viral video is a grocery store clerk from Montana.
According to KTVQ in Billings. Bryan Chapel has worked at a local Albertsons for 18 years. He has always been a fan of UFC and MMA fighting. Bryan reached out to Fusion Fight League promoter Terrill Bracken. He asked if he could have a chance to fight in the octagon.
Soon Bracken had professional fighter, Justin Jaynes on the phone. Jaynes has over 80 fights in his professional career. Bryan challenged Jaynes to a fight and they shook hands. But, the seasoned fighter had one condition. Justin Jaynes insisted that Bryan train for the fight just like any other fighter would do.
After months of sweat and hard work, Bryan finally got to live his dream of fighting in the octagon. Watch as he lands punch after punch on for UFC fighter, Justin Jaynes…