Post by The Sandmen on Jun 22, 2016 7:39:47 GMT -5
Mark Schultz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Mark Kerr raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Mark Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Kerr is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Schultz into his guard.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mark Kerr holds Mark Schultz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Schultz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz looks to posture up and open Mark Kerr's guard...
Mark Schultz forces Mark Kerr to open his guard.
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Schultz tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Kerr jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Schultz
Kerr is in closed guard... Schultz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Kerr!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mark Schultz is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Schultz is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Schultz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mark Schultz controls the situation despite Mark Kerr efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Mark Schultz is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Kerr is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Schultz's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Kerr launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mark Schultz is not able to stop Schultz ground skills and Mark Kerr moves to side mount!
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Schultz studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kerr moves backwards and Mark Schultz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Schultz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kerr struggles... Mark Schultz is unable to take him down
Schultz misses a step and Mark Kerr sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some counter punches against Mark Schultz
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Mark Schultz paws at Kerr.
Kerr answers with solid punches!
Kerr seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mark Kerr tries to bring the fight to the ground
Schultz won't budge, forcing Kerr to pull guard.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Schultz!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mark Kerr controls the situation despite Mark Schultz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mark Kerr doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kerr tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kerr catch Mark Schultz's right arm and tries a kimura
Mark Schultz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to roll on the ground...
Kerr knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Mark Schultz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Mark Schultz breaks that americana attempt!
Kerr misses a step and Mark Schultz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Schultz 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 3:55 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Mark Kerr is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Schultz's ribs
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mark Schultz creates enough space to control Mark Kerr's leg.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to pass Mark Schultz's guard...
Mark Kerr manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Mark Schultz
land while he's on his bicycle.
Schultz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Schultz is holding Mark Kerr's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr shows great balance while pushing away Mark Schultz
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Mark Kerr, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Mark Schultz 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 0:20 in the 2 round
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Schultz
He succeeds!
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kerr leans and gets Mark Schultz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Schultz!
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr launches a few punches to Schultz
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mark Kerr doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mark Schultz gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Kerr catch Mark Schultz's left arm and tries a kimura
Mark Schultz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz 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.
Mark Schultz gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Mark Schultz tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Kerr rolls him over and takes his back!
Kerr is in rear mount over Schultz
Mark Schultz 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Mark Schultz goes with a looping right hand while Mark Kerr jumps back and jabs
Schultz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Schultz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kerr sprawls and remains on his feet.
Schultz pushes Mark Kerr and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mark Schultz!
Kerr ducks under...
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Kerr is holding Mark Schultz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Schultz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kerr's side.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Schultz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mark Kerr gets sloppy and Mark Schultz tries to take advantage...
Mark Schultz tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Schultz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Schultz closed his guard around Mark Kerr.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Schultz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to move to full mount
Kerr's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Kerr clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Schultz to fight back!
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The two exchange wildly
Kerr is connecting with a few punches
Mark Schultz 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 4:10 in the 2 round
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Schultz works on the ground with his fingers over Kerr's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz pushes Mark Kerr against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mark Kerr struggles not allowing Mark Schultz improve his position.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr tries to close his guard around Schultz
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Schultz!
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to escape from the full mount...
Schultz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to better his position on the ground...
Kerr is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Schultz is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr shows great balance while pushing away Mark Schultz
Schultz misses a step and Mark Kerr sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mark Kerr!
Schultz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Schultz moves backwards and Mark Kerr is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Schultz moves forward looking for some action
Mark Kerr doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Schultz moves forward looking for some action
Mark Kerr doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Kerr is holding Mark Schultz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Schultz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Kerr slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to escape from the full mount...
Mark Kerr is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Schultz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Schultz
Kerr is in closed guard... Schultz tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Kerr uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr tries to escape from closed guard...
Kerr struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to move to full guard
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Body shots by Mark Kerr
Solid blows to Schultz's abdomen.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr tries to move to full mount!
Schultz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Schultz is trying to counter now!
Schultz tries to show some ground skills
Kerr uses his strength to keep Kerr at a disadvantage
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to show some ground skills
Kerr uses his strength to keep Kerr at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Mark Kerr looks to counter!
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Kerr slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Mark Schultz's arm and tries an armbar!
Schultz hold his own hand and breaks Kerr's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mark Kerr.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kerr tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kerr is clinching with Schultz.
Mark Schultz pushes away Kerr trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kerr doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mark Schultz
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Schultz and Mark Kerr are cliched up against the cage. Schultz steps for a throw
Mark Kerr is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Kerr ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mark Schultz is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Mark Schultz in his guard.
Mark Kerr manages to switch to half guard.
Mark Schultz is in half guard over Kerr
Schultz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mark Kerr rolls over himself and stands up while Mark Schultz rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Mark Schultz. 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 3:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Kerr and Schultz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Schultz tries to grapple
Kerr moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Mark Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mark Kerr sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mark Schultz gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Mark Kerr shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Schultz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kerr into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Schultz
Kerr is in closed guard... Schultz tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Kerr uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Schultz
Stand up! This is what Schultz's cornermen are shouting. Mark Kerr is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kerr use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz 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.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Kerr slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Mark Schultz's arm and tries an armbar!
Schultz holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Schultz's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mark Kerr.
Mark Schultz is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Mark Schultz in his guard.
Mark Kerr manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Mark Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mark Kerr sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mark Schultz attempts a sweep single...
Mark Schultz catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Schultz.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz looks to posture up and open Mark Kerr's guard...
Mark Schultz forces Mark Kerr to open his guard.
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Nice beating Mark Kerr has received.
Kerr tries to close his guard around Schultz
He succeeds!
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz tries to open Kerr's guard...
Kerr breaks the lock and covers himself from Schultz's punches
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Kerr's guard...
Kerr doesn't want to free his opponent and Schultz continues in closed guard
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz looks to posture up and open Mark Kerr's guard...
Mark Kerr has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Schultz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kerr misses a step and Mark Schultz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Schultz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kerr leans and gets Mark Schultz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Schultz any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mark Kerr attempts to cut off Schultz with punches
Schultz reels from the strikes.
Kerr grabs Mark Schultz
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to move to full mount
Kerr succeeds
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz 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 2:45 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr goes for an armbar!
Mark Schultz breaks the lock and pushes away Mark Kerr, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Back to the beginning! Mark Kerr is standing now.
Kerr is standing while Schultz is on the ground on his back
Kerr moves backwards and gestures for Mark Schultz to stand up.
Schultz climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kerr fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Schultz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr pushes Mark Schultz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kerr jumps and tries to free his leg! Schultz doesn't allow this but Mark Kerr is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Schultz breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mark Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Schultz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Schultz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Kerr looks to work from half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Schultz from the side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Mark Kerr, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Schultz launches a flurry of punches
Kerr slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mark Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Schultz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz 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.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr moves on the ground
Kerr cannot take advantage in the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to move to full guard
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 moves backwards and Mark Schultz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kerr fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Schultz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr pushes Mark Schultz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kerr jumps and tries to free his leg! Schultz doesn't allow this but Mark Kerr is able to get half guard here.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to move to full guard
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to move to full guard
Mark Schultz manages to switch to full guard.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Schultz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Kerr looks to work from half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to pass Mark Schultz's guard...
Mark Kerr manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Schultz clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Schultz tries to turn away and scramble out. Mark Kerr takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mark Schultz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Schultz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kerr struggles... Mark Schultz is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Good movement from Kerr
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Mark Kerr tries a middle kick
Schultz blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Schultz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kerr struggles... Mark Schultz is unable to take him down
Mark Schultz gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Mark Kerr
that stun Schultz.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Judge: Mark Schultz 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Mark Kerr 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Mark Schultz 10 10 9 9 9: 47
Judge: Mark Kerr 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Mark Schultz 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Mark Kerr 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Winner is Mark Kerr by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Mark Schultz
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/12 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 995 s
Statistics: Mark Kerr
Punches 24/30 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 982 s
Two elite wrestlers going at it here. Schultz is an Olympic gold medalist. Both need stamina in the future though.
Mark Kerr raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Mark Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Kerr is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Schultz into his guard.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mark Kerr holds Mark Schultz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Schultz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz looks to posture up and open Mark Kerr's guard...
Mark Schultz forces Mark Kerr to open his guard.
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Schultz tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Kerr jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Schultz
Kerr is in closed guard... Schultz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Kerr!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mark Schultz is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Schultz is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Schultz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mark Schultz controls the situation despite Mark Kerr efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Mark Schultz is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Kerr is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Schultz's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Kerr launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mark Schultz is not able to stop Schultz ground skills and Mark Kerr moves to side mount!
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Schultz studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kerr moves backwards and Mark Schultz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Schultz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kerr struggles... Mark Schultz is unable to take him down
Schultz misses a step and Mark Kerr sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some counter punches against Mark Schultz
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Mark Schultz paws at Kerr.
Kerr answers with solid punches!
Kerr seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mark Kerr tries to bring the fight to the ground
Schultz won't budge, forcing Kerr to pull guard.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Schultz!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mark Kerr controls the situation despite Mark Schultz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mark Kerr doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kerr tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kerr catch Mark Schultz's right arm and tries a kimura
Mark Schultz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to roll on the ground...
Kerr knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Mark Schultz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Mark Schultz breaks that americana attempt!
Kerr misses a step and Mark Schultz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Schultz 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 3:55 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Mark Kerr is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Schultz's ribs
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mark Schultz creates enough space to control Mark Kerr's leg.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to pass Mark Schultz's guard...
Mark Kerr manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to trap Mark Kerr in his guard.
Mark Kerr keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Mark Schultz
land while he's on his bicycle.
Schultz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Schultz is holding Mark Kerr's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr shows great balance while pushing away Mark Schultz
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Mark Kerr, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Mark Schultz 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 0:20 in the 2 round
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Schultz
He succeeds!
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kerr leans and gets Mark Schultz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Schultz!
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr launches a few punches to Schultz
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mark Kerr doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mark Schultz gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Kerr catch Mark Schultz's left arm and tries a kimura
Mark Schultz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz 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.
Mark Schultz gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Mark Schultz tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Kerr rolls him over and takes his back!
Kerr is in rear mount over Schultz
Mark Schultz 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Mark Schultz goes with a looping right hand while Mark Kerr jumps back and jabs
Schultz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Schultz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kerr sprawls and remains on his feet.
Schultz pushes Mark Kerr and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mark Schultz!
Kerr ducks under...
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Kerr is holding Mark Schultz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Schultz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kerr's side.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Schultz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mark Kerr gets sloppy and Mark Schultz tries to take advantage...
Mark Schultz tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Schultz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Schultz closed his guard around Mark Kerr.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Schultz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to move to full mount
Kerr's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Kerr clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Schultz to fight back!
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The two exchange wildly
Kerr is connecting with a few punches
Mark Schultz 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 4:10 in the 2 round
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Schultz works on the ground with his fingers over Kerr's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz pushes Mark Kerr against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mark Kerr struggles not allowing Mark Schultz improve his position.
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr tries to close his guard around Schultz
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Schultz!
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to escape from the full mount...
Schultz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to better his position on the ground...
Kerr is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Schultz is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr shows great balance while pushing away Mark Schultz
Schultz misses a step and Mark Kerr sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mark Kerr!
Schultz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Schultz moves backwards and Mark Kerr is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Schultz moves forward looking for some action
Mark Kerr doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Schultz moves forward looking for some action
Mark Kerr doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Kerr is holding Mark Schultz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Schultz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Kerr slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to escape from the full mount...
Mark Kerr is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Schultz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Schultz
Kerr is in closed guard... Schultz tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Kerr uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kerr is trying to counter now!
Kerr tries to escape from closed guard...
Kerr struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to move to full guard
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Body shots by Mark Kerr
Solid blows to Schultz's abdomen.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr tries to move to full mount!
Schultz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Schultz is trying to counter now!
Schultz tries to show some ground skills
Kerr uses his strength to keep Kerr at a disadvantage
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz tries to show some ground skills
Kerr uses his strength to keep Kerr at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Mark Kerr looks to counter!
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Kerr slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Mark Schultz's arm and tries an armbar!
Schultz hold his own hand and breaks Kerr's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mark Kerr.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kerr tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kerr is clinching with Schultz.
Mark Schultz pushes away Kerr trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kerr doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mark Schultz
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Schultz and Mark Kerr are cliched up against the cage. Schultz steps for a throw
Mark Kerr is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Kerr ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mark Schultz is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Mark Schultz in his guard.
Mark Kerr manages to switch to half guard.
Mark Schultz is in half guard over Kerr
Schultz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mark Kerr rolls over himself and stands up while Mark Schultz rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Mark Schultz. 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 3:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Kerr and Schultz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Schultz tries to grapple
Kerr moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Mark Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mark Kerr sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mark Schultz gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Mark Kerr shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Schultz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kerr into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Schultz
Kerr is in closed guard... Schultz tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Kerr uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Schultz
Stand up! This is what Schultz's cornermen are shouting. Mark Kerr is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kerr use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Schultz 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.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Kerr looks to mount Mark Schultz...
Mark Kerr slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Mark Schultz's arm and tries an armbar!
Schultz holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Schultz's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mark Kerr.
Mark Schultz is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Mark Schultz in his guard.
Mark Kerr manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Mark Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mark Kerr sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mark Schultz attempts a sweep single...
Mark Schultz catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Schultz.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz looks to posture up and open Mark Kerr's guard...
Mark Schultz forces Mark Kerr to open his guard.
Mark Schultz is in open guard over Kerr
Nice beating Mark Kerr has received.
Kerr tries to close his guard around Schultz
He succeeds!
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz tries to open Kerr's guard...
Kerr breaks the lock and covers himself from Schultz's punches
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Kerr's guard...
Kerr doesn't want to free his opponent and Schultz continues in closed guard
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Schultz looks to posture up and open Mark Kerr's guard...
Mark Kerr has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Schultz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kerr misses a step and Mark Schultz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Schultz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kerr leans and gets Mark Schultz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mark Schultz is in closed guard over Kerr
Schultz tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Schultz any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mark Kerr attempts to cut off Schultz with punches
Schultz reels from the strikes.
Kerr grabs Mark Schultz
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to move to full mount
Kerr succeeds
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz 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 2:45 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Mark Schultz
Kerr goes for an armbar!
Mark Schultz breaks the lock and pushes away Mark Kerr, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Back to the beginning! Mark Kerr is standing now.
Kerr is standing while Schultz is on the ground on his back
Kerr moves backwards and gestures for Mark Schultz to stand up.
Schultz climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kerr fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Schultz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr pushes Mark Schultz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kerr jumps and tries to free his leg! Schultz doesn't allow this but Mark Kerr is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Schultz breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mark Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Schultz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Schultz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Kerr looks to work from half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Kerr tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Schultz from the side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Mark Kerr, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Schultz launches a flurry of punches
Kerr slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mark Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Schultz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz 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.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr moves on the ground
Kerr cannot take advantage in the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Kerr moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to move to full guard
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 moves backwards and Mark Schultz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kerr fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Schultz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Schultz tries to close his guard around Kerr
He is not able to do it
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr pushes Mark Schultz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kerr jumps and tries to free his leg! Schultz doesn't allow this but Mark Kerr is able to get half guard here.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to move to full guard
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Schultz attempts to move to full guard
Mark Schultz manages to switch to full guard.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Schultz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Kerr looks to work from half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Schultz
Mark Kerr tries to pass Mark Schultz's guard...
Mark Kerr manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Schultz clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Kerr to fight back!
Mark Schultz tries to turn away and scramble out. Mark Kerr takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mark Schultz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Schultz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kerr struggles... Mark Schultz is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Good movement from Kerr
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Mark Kerr tries a middle kick
Schultz blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Schultz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kerr struggles... Mark Schultz is unable to take him down
Mark Schultz gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Mark Kerr
that stun Schultz.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Judge: Mark Schultz 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Mark Kerr 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Mark Schultz 10 10 9 9 9: 47
Judge: Mark Kerr 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Mark Schultz 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Mark Kerr 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Winner is Mark Kerr by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Mark Schultz
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/12 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 995 s
Statistics: Mark Kerr
Punches 24/30 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 982 s
Two elite wrestlers going at it here. Schultz is an Olympic gold medalist. Both need stamina in the future though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!