Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2020 16:12:43 GMT -5
Frank Mir is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Mark Kerr is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Mir and Kerr move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Kerr is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Kerr's guard...
Kerr doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Kerr measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mark Kerr holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Mark Kerr looks to counter!
Kerr moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Frank Mir
Kerr catch Frank Mir's left arm and tries a kimura
Frank Mir holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Frank Mir
Kerr fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frank Mir's arm and tries an armbar!
Mir holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mark Kerr.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Kerr's punches
Mir is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kerr.
Mark Kerr attempts a sweep single...
Mark Kerr catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kerr.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mark Kerr! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mark Kerr slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kerr struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kerr blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kerr tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kerr throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Kerr pulls his arm out of danger.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kerr blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Kerr tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Mark Kerr postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kerr fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Kerr knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kerr.
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Round 2
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Mark Kerr fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Mark Kerr takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mark Kerr can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Terrible one sided match... Kerr was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Kerr closed his guard around Frank Mir.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Terrible one sided match... Kerr was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Kerr breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Kerr creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Kerr was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kerr is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Mark Kerr's guard...
Frank Mir forces Mark Kerr to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kerr's being punished here!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Mark Kerr launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Kerr moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Mir moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That was incredible! Kerr is tapping out before knowing what happened.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Kerr uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Kerr tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Mark Kerr's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Kerr uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kerr tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mark Kerr is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Kerr any adventage in the ground.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Kerr slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Kerr slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kerr tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kerr decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir tries to fight back with his feet and Kerr just needs another plan now.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kerr is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir pushes Mark Kerr against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mark Kerr struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir moves on the ground
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Frank Mir has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Kerr is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir launches a few weak punches
Kerr blocks them effectively.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Kerr tries to launch a few punches to Frank Mir
Mir is able to achieve closed guard and counter Mark Kerr's punches.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Kerr uses his strength to keep Kerr at a disadvantage
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries a hook to the body
but Kerr manages to dodge it
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Kerr is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Kerr's guard...
Kerr doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Kerr
Mir is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Kerr time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Kerr was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
Crushing shot to Kerr's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Kerr quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Kerr is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Kerr's face
Kerr shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mark Kerr positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Mir covers himself well
Kerr clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mark Kerr looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kerr blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Mir passes his leg around Mark Kerr's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Mir is locking that Omoplata...
Kerr tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Mark Kerr to escape. He is tightening the Omoplata
Kerr works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Kerr tries to get a side mount...
Mir wraps his leg around Mark Kerr leg and prevents him from moving.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Mark Kerr tries to free his leg...
Mir rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kerr pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr tries to escape from the closed guard
Kerr succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Kerr slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Kerr slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Mark Kerr opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Kerr to try something else.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kerr fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kerr blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Kerr aggressively and repeatedly punches Mir.
Good job by Mir blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Kerr's cheek from the guard.
Mark Kerr uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Kerr tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Kerr looks to work from half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Mark Kerr fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mark Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mark Kerr pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Mark Kerr improve his position.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Mark Kerr breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Kerr didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Kerr's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir tries to improve position.
Kerr adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Kerr measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Kerr holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Mir succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Kerr quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is standing while Kerr is on the ground on his back
Mir decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kerr's guard.
Kerr did not see that coming! Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mark Kerr spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Kerr looks to counter!
Mark Kerr slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Kerr is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Mir is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Kerr won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir hooks Kerr's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Mark Kerr manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kerr blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Kerr tries to open up Frank Mir's defense faking a few punches.
Frank Mir wraps his arms around Kerr's arms and counters the punches.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He succeeds!
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kerr blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Mark Kerr tries to open Mir's guard...
Mir breaks the lock and covers himself from Kerr's punches
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Kerr ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Kerr hyper-extended his left leg
Mir is locking that Kneebar...
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kerr climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kerr is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Mark Kerr away.
Mark Kerr takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Kerr waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Mark Kerr is on half guard!
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mark Kerr realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Mark Kerr opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Kerr to try something else.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kerr blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Mark Kerr tries to free his leg...
Mir rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir tries a kimura
That kimura from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Kerr breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mark Kerr slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Mir misses a step and Mark Kerr sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Kerr launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Left cheek
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Kerr breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir isolates Mark Kerr's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mark Kerr is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Mir looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Kerr's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Kerr struggles to free himself
Mir is locking that armbar...
Kerr Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Kerr struggles to free himself
Kerr struggles to free himself
That armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Kerr Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Kerr is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Mir is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Kerr tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Mir is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Kerr tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Mir goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Kerr Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Mark Kerr taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Armbar) at 4:19 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 15/15 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/11 (27%)
Submissions 37/37 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1134 s
Statistics: Mark Kerr
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/3 (200%)
GnP strikes 6/38 (16%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1142 s
Kerr tried to try. But then he didn't. He didn't try, and he didn't try to try. He just. Yeah.
Mark Kerr is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Mir and Kerr move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Kerr is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Kerr's guard...
Kerr doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Kerr measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mark Kerr holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Mark Kerr looks to counter!
Kerr moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Frank Mir
Kerr catch Frank Mir's left arm and tries a kimura
Frank Mir holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Frank Mir
Kerr fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frank Mir's arm and tries an armbar!
Mir holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mark Kerr.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Kerr's punches
Mir is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kerr.
Mark Kerr attempts a sweep single...
Mark Kerr catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kerr.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mark Kerr! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mark Kerr slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kerr struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kerr blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kerr tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kerr throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Kerr pulls his arm out of danger.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kerr blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Kerr tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Mark Kerr postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kerr fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Kerr knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kerr.
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Round 2
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Mark Kerr fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Mark Kerr takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mark Kerr can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Terrible one sided match... Kerr was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Kerr closed his guard around Frank Mir.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Terrible one sided match... Kerr was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Kerr breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Kerr creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Kerr was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kerr is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Mark Kerr's guard...
Frank Mir forces Mark Kerr to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kerr's being punished here!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Mark Kerr launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Kerr moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Mir moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That was incredible! Kerr is tapping out before knowing what happened.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Kerr uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Kerr tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Mark Kerr's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Kerr uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kerr tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mark Kerr is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Kerr any adventage in the ground.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Kerr slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Kerr slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kerr tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kerr decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir tries to fight back with his feet and Kerr just needs another plan now.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kerr is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir pushes Mark Kerr against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mark Kerr struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir moves on the ground
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Frank Mir has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Kerr is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir launches a few weak punches
Kerr blocks them effectively.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Kerr tries to launch a few punches to Frank Mir
Mir is able to achieve closed guard and counter Mark Kerr's punches.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Kerr uses his strength to keep Kerr at a disadvantage
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries a hook to the body
but Kerr manages to dodge it
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Kerr is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Kerr's guard...
Kerr doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Kerr
Mir is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Kerr time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Kerr was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
Crushing shot to Kerr's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Kerr quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Kerr is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Kerr's face
Kerr shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mark Kerr positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Mir covers himself well
Kerr clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mark Kerr looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kerr blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Mir passes his leg around Mark Kerr's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Mir is locking that Omoplata...
Kerr tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Mark Kerr to escape. He is tightening the Omoplata
Kerr works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Kerr tries to get a side mount...
Mir wraps his leg around Mark Kerr leg and prevents him from moving.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Mark Kerr tries to free his leg...
Mir rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kerr pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Kerr tries to escape from the closed guard
Kerr succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Kerr slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Kerr slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Mark Kerr opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Kerr to try something else.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kerr fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kerr blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Kerr aggressively and repeatedly punches Mir.
Good job by Mir blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Kerr's cheek from the guard.
Mark Kerr uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Kerr tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Kerr looks to work from half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Mark Kerr fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mark Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mark Kerr pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Mark Kerr improve his position.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Mark Kerr breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Kerr didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Kerr's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir tries to improve position.
Kerr adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Kerr measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Kerr holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Mir succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Kerr quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is standing while Kerr is on the ground on his back
Mir decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kerr's guard.
Kerr did not see that coming! Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mark Kerr spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Kerr looks to counter!
Mark Kerr slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Kerr is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Mir is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Kerr won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir hooks Kerr's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Mark Kerr manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kerr blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Kerr tries to open up Frank Mir's defense faking a few punches.
Frank Mir wraps his arms around Kerr's arms and counters the punches.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Kerr
He succeeds!
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kerr blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Mark Kerr tries to open Mir's guard...
Mir breaks the lock and covers himself from Kerr's punches
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Kerr ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Kerr
Mir is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Kerr hyper-extended his left leg
Mir is locking that Kneebar...
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kerr climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kerr is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Mark Kerr away.
Mark Kerr takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Kerr
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Kerr waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Mark Kerr is on half guard!
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mark Kerr realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Mark Kerr opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Kerr to try something else.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kerr blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Mir
Mark Kerr tries to free his leg...
Mir rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir tries a kimura
That kimura from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Kerr breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mark Kerr slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Mir misses a step and Mark Kerr sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Kerr launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Left cheek
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Kerr breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir isolates Mark Kerr's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mark Kerr is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Mir looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Kerr's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Kerr struggles to free himself
Mir is locking that armbar...
Kerr Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Kerr struggles to free himself
Kerr struggles to free himself
That armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Kerr Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Kerr is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Mir is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Kerr tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Mir is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Kerr tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Frank Mir looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Mir goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Kerr Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Mark Kerr taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Armbar) at 4:19 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 15/15 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/11 (27%)
Submissions 37/37 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1134 s
Statistics: Mark Kerr
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/3 (200%)
GnP strikes 6/38 (16%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1142 s
Kerr tried to try. But then he didn't. He didn't try, and he didn't try to try. He just. Yeah.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!