PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Pearson (ranked 481 p4p, 68 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 540 p4p, 73 weight class). Norman Pearson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pearson
vs
Biscuit

180 cm
26
272 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

183 cm
26
230 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biscuit.
Biscuit scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
Jab from Biscuit.
Pearson thumps Biscuit with a low kick.
Jab from Pearson.

It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
Pearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Biscuit tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Biscuit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.

Biscuit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson is staying active underneath Biscuit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Biscuit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biscuit is taking a breather. Pearson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Biscuit wants to take a breather but Pearson is having none of it.
Biscuit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pearson defending well though.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit uses his free foot to push down on Pearson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pearson.
Biscuit won't let Pearson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Biscuit.
Biscuit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Biscuit throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Biscuit landing strikes from the mount.
Biscuit unloads with some shots from mount but Pearson bucks and avoids them well.
Biscuit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Biscuit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Biscuit throwing strikes but Pearson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Pearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pearson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pearson wants to control but Biscuit is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biscuit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pearson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biscuit thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
Biscuit with the ground and pound but Pearson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Biscuit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biscuit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biscuit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biscuit throws an elbow that misses. Pearson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biscuit's guard. Nice move by Pearson!

Biscuit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biscuit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pearson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Pearson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Biscuit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson scores with a jab. Biscuit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Biscuit tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Biscuit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Biscuit coming out on top.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Biscuit's belly button to the back.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Biscuit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pearson misses with a hook
letting Biscuit counter with a right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Biscuit. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Pearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biscuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearson finds it's way round the side to connect with Biscuit's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit scores with a sloppy right hand. Pearson should have avoided that one.
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.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Biscuit.

Biscuit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pearson quickly recovers to half guard.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit working the head and body with strikes.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Biscuit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biscuit working over Pearson with some ground and pound. Pearson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Biscuit prevents Pearson from standing back up.
Biscuit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Biscuit cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pearson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands a heavy elbow.
Biscuit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson is squirming around, avoiding Biscuit's attempts to control the action.
Pearson is bucking up trying to escape but Biscuit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson regains half guard.

Biscuit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biscuit slips a nice elbow through Pearson's hands, connecting with Pearson's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
Biscuit is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Pearson's head.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Biscuit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.

Biscuit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pearson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pearson is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Pearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit.
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biscuit throwing shots but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Pearson is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Pearson's head.

Biscuit seems to be working for a kimura but Pearson defends the submission attempt.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Biscuit stops Pearson from getting back to his feet.
Biscuit misses with a head shot. Pearson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Biscuit misses with a looping right.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Biscuit doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Pearson misses with a low kick as Biscuit jumps back.
Biscuit with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
Biscuit throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit lands a body shot.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Biscuit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pearson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Biscuit.
Pearson is pushing Biscuit's head away, looking to escape. Biscuit manages to hold on to the position though.
Pearson tries to bench press Biscuit off him but Biscuit keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pearson down.
Biscuit trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Biscuit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pearson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Biscuit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biscuit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biscuit.
Biscuit throwing shots but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biscuit is thwarting Pearson's attempts to control the position.
Biscuit prevents Pearson from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norman Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Pearson misses.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Pearson
and Biscuit counters with a nice uppercut.
Biscuit lands the left hand.
Biscuit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pearson. Pearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biscuit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Pearson lands a jab to the head.

That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
Biscuit lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Biscuit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schmorgen Biscuit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson takes a swing at Biscuit's ribcage but misses.
Biscuit shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl out of it but Biscuit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pearson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Biscuit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pearson is trying to defend but Biscuit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biscuit controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Schmorgen Biscuit.
I've got Biscuit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.