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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murhaa (ranked 1068 p4p, 127 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 988 p4p, 120 weight class). Schmorgen Biscuit acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biscuit's waist but Biscuit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murhaa off to one side.
Biscuit looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Biscuit clinches with his opponent.
Biscuit has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murhaa is trying to keep an underhook but Biscuit manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Biscuit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit thows a huge punch but Murhaa dodges it nicely.
Biscuit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhaa keeps working.
Murhaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biscuit is nestled in close to Murhaa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murhaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhaa, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biscuit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Biscuit won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
Biscuit tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Murhaa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Biscuit.
As Biscuit tries to get set, Murhaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Biscuit manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit slips under a jab.
Biscuit lands with a right hand.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Biscuit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murhaa digs a good hook to Biscuit's body.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Biscuit coming out on top.
Biscuit keeps the fight on the outside.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murhaa sprawls well. Murhaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biscuit gets slowly back to his feet.
Biscuit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Biscuit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biscuit keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Biscuit misses the target.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Biscuit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biscuit throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches up with Biscuit, looking for a takedown. Murhaa pushes Biscuit against the cage but Biscuit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biscuit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biscuit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Biscuit gets caught napping as Murhaa dives in and scores a takedown. Biscuit manages to retain guard.
Biscuit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biscuit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murhaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa pulls Biscuit in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit stopping the sweep attempt from Murhaa.
Biscuit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biscuit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murhaa looking to control.
Biscuit won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murhaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Biscuit circles away.
Biscuit keeps the fight on the outside.
Biscuit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mike Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Biscuit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Biscuit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biscuit misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Biscuit is just out of range.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa moves in looking to clinch but Biscuit pushes him off.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Biscuit is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murhaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Biscuit, which made it look bad.
Biscuit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biscuit.
Biscuit keeps the fight on the outside.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Biscuit keeps it at a distance.
Biscuit feints the counter takedown.
Biscuit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biscuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biscuit manages to avoid it.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biscuit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Biscuit clinches up with Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Biscuit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Biscuit tries to score a body lock takedown but Murhaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Biscuit wants to take the fight to the mat but Murhaa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mike Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biscuit.
Biscuit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa avoiding damage as Biscuit throws knees to the body.
Murhaa tries to work over Biscuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biscuit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Biscuit is trying to stall.
Biscuit seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Biscuit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murhaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Biscuit misses with a looping right.
Biscuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Murhaa jabs Biscuit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to wear down Biscuit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Biscuit has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit can't get the takedown.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Biscuit.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa gets through Biscuit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Murhaa tries to work over Biscuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Biscuit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murhaa gets back to full guard.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Murhaa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murhaa has Biscuit pulled in close to control his posture.
Biscuit scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa has momentary wrist control but Biscuit slips an elbow through the middle.
Murhaa has control of Biscuit's left arm, preventing Biscuit from doing any damage.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biscuit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biscuit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Biscuit landing some decent shots from guard.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biscuit postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murhaa defending well as Biscuit loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Murhaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Biscuit. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Biscuit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biscuit feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biscuit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit pushes Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Biscuit blocks it.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biscuit blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa gets underhooks to prevent Biscuit's takedown attempt.
Mike Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa gets underhooks to prevent Biscuit's takedown attempt.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Biscuit.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biscuit.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biscuit presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Biscuit wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Biscuit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murhaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biscuit moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands a body punch.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Biscuit controls his hands.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Biscuit controls the action.
Biscuit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Biscuit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Biscuit breaks from Murhaa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murhaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit dominating with strikes here.
Biscuit lands a nice shot to the head.
Biscuit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murhaa is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Biscuit! Murhaa is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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