PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Kerr (ranked 5793 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Bapelle (ranked 5288 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kerr
vs
Bapelle

179 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

187 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrell Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaun Bapelle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Bapelle misses

and Kerr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kerr.
Kerr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kerr stands and steps away. Bapelle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bapelle throws a sloppy head kick

and Kerr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bapelle's guard.
Bapelle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kerr dives into side control.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kerr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bapelle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kerr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bapelle, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bapelle is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kerr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bapelle, who protects the arm well.

Kerr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kerr decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapelle scores with a leg kick.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt.
Bapelle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bapelle. Kerr shrugs it off though.
A low kick from Bapelle is predictable there

and Kerr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kerr.
Bapelle wants to get back to his feet but Kerr passes into half guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kerr seems to be working for a kimura but Bapelle defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapelle tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg.

Kerr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bapelle is just riding it out for now. Kerr eventually gives up the hold.

Kerr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bapelle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kerr seems to be working for a kimura but Bapelle defends the submission attempt.

Kerr wants to work for an arm triangle but Bapelle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bapelle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kerr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Kerr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kerr blocks a head kick by Bapelle.
Kerr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bapelle.
Kerr tries to clinch but Bapelle is having none of it.
Bapelle throws a sloppy head kick and Kerr moves out of range easily.
Kerr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kerr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bapelle defends it nicely.
Bapelle throws a lazy body kick

and Kerr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bapelle's guard.
Kerr being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bapelle is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kerr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bapelle is looking to reverse the position.

Kerr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bapelle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kerr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kerr stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapelle tries to score with a low kick but Kerr moves his leg out of the way.
Bapelle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerr shoots in but Bapelle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bapelle.
Bapelle thows a leg kick but Kerr checks it

and Kerr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bapelle!
Bapelle wants to get back to his feet but Kerr is dominant here and he's now got Bapelle's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bapelle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kerr.

Bapelle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bapelle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bapelle tries to escape but Kerr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Kerr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Kerr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Kerr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bapelle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bapelle covering up well and avoiding damage.

Bapelle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kerr gets his way!

Kerr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Kerr is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bapelle reverses the position brilliantly into Kerr's guard!
Bapelle throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Kerr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bapelle lands a head kick. Kerr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Terrell Kerr has been cut.
Kerr avoids the head kick by Bapelle.

Kerr has managed to clinch.
Bapelle crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.

Kerr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kerr manages to end up in side control.

Kerr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kerr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bapelle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kerr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Terrell Kerr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bapelle is trying to get back to half guard.

Kerr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bapelle, who protects the arm well.
Bapelle is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kerr stands up.
Bapelle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bapelle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kerr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy body kick from Bapelle

and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bapelle is looking to stand up but Kerr isn't so interested in that idea.
Kerr passes Bapelle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bapelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kerr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bapelle sees it coming and defends easily.

Bapelle kicks Kerr off and gets back to his feet.

Kerr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kerr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr cracks Bapelle with a big elbow.
Bapelle looks to move to half guard but instead Kerr has passed into mount! Damn!

Kerr is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kerr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Terrell Kerr!