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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Halberstram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halberstram has chosen Murder The Government as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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137 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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175 cm
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147 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Halberstram!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halberstram swats away the attempt to clinch by Terror.
Halberstram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terror takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Terror fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halberstram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Tim Terror has been cut.
Terror throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terror tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halberstram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terror shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halberstram pinned against the cage. Halberstram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Terror darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halberstram actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terror wants to pass to mount but Halberstram is defending the position.
Terror is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halberstram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Terror.
Terror is working for a submission of some sort.
Terror throws a strike but Halberstram avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halberstram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halberstram looking for a guillotine here but Terror defends easily.
Terror looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halberstram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terror.
Halberstram doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Terror has gone for a leg lock! Halberstram slips out almost immediately though and dives into Terror's guard.
Terror had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halberstram defends it easily.
Halberstram drops back looking for a leg! Terror is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terror manages to kick Halberstram off! Halberstram jumps back into Terror's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram trying to control but Terror is working from the bottom.
Halberstram working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halberstram wants to control from the top but Terror keeps moving.
Halberstram stands and throws Terror's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Terror tries to improve position but can't.
Terror might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Terror is not content to let Halberstram control the position.
Terror tries to improve position but can't.
Terror is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halberstram off and has taken his back!
Terror is looking for a rear naked choke here but Halberstram reverses the position brilliantly into Terror's guard!
Terror looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram slips nicely into half guard.
Halberstram moves into full mount! Terror won't be happy about that!
Halberstram landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You get the feeling that Terror really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Terror really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halberstram jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Terror manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Terror is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Halberstram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Terror's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Halberstram leaves Terror with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Terror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terror tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Halberstram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halberstram slaps away a takedown attempt from Terror, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Terror falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halberstram counters with a right hand to the body.
Halberstram jabs Terror to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halberstram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halberstram tests Terror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halberstram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terror throws a combination that misses
and Halberstram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Terror lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Terror.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terror shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halberstram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Terror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terror takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halberstram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halberstram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halberstram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Halberstram.
Halberstram jabs at Terror's body.
Terror throws a combination that misses
and Halberstram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halberstram looks to land a combination. Terror sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halberstram digs a good hook to Terror's body.
Marcus Halberstram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halberstram throws a combination. Terror tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Halberstram connects with a looping right hand.
Terror is rocked!
Halberstram lands with a nice body punch.
Halberstram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Terror gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halberstram.
Oh Terror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halberstram clobbers Terror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tim Terror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halberstram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terror with a poor takedown
and Halberstram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Terror thinking.
Terror takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terror seems to have got his legs back now.
Tim Terror is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halberstram throws a series of strikes that have Terror backpedaling.
Halberstram cracks Terror with an open hand slap.
Halberstram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halberstram lands a jab-cross combination.
Terror gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halberstram.
Halberstram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Terror tries for a takedown but Halberstram circles away easily
and Halberstram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halberstram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halberstram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Terror has time to react.
Terror has his takedown stuffed
and Halberstram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halberstram lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Halberstram.
Halberstram scores with a jab. Terror acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halberstram lands a lovely overhand right.
Halberstram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Terror looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terror takes one on the button.
Halberstram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halberstram.
Terror tries to clinch but Halberstram moves away
and Halberstram counters with a right hand to the body.
Halberstram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halberstram stuns Terror with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terror looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Halberstram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halberstram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Terror looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halberstram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Halberstram.
Halberstram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Terror misses with a takedown attempt
and Halberstram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halberstram scores with a sloppy right hand. Terror should have avoided that one.
Halberstram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Halberstram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Halberstram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halberstram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halberstram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Terror with a poor takedown
and Halberstram counters with a right hand to the body.
Halberstram lands a nice hook to Terror's body. Terror takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halberstram scores with a hook to the body. Terror takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halberstram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Halberstram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halberstram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Terror takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halberstram lands with a hook. Terror tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halberstram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terror at a distance.
Halberstram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halberstram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halberstram connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram stuns Terror with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terror tries for a takedown but Halberstram circles away easily
and Halberstram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halberstram throws a series of strikes that have Terror backpedaling.
Halberstram tests Terror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Halberstram.
Halberstram lands a jab.
Halberstram lands with a good body shot.
Terror doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halberstram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Terror's head backwards.
Terror is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halberstram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terror at a distance.
Terror with a poor takedown
and Halberstram counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halberstram stuns Terror with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terror looks for a takedown but Halberstram sprawls well.
Halberstram catches Terror with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halberstram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Halberstram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Terror's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Halberstram clobbers Terror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halberstram jabs Terror to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terror wants to clinch
and Halberstram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Terror drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halberstram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Terror on the side of the head.
Terror shoots for a double leg takedown but Halberstram sprawls well. He's pushed Terror's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halberstram throws a one two combo.
Halberstram digs a good body shot into Terror's ribs.
Halberstram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halberstram swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Halberstram.
Terror looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halberstram is fending him off so far but Terror persists. Nope, Halberstram circles away and we're back to standing.
Terror shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Terror was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Halberstram tries to reverse the position but Terror maintains control.
Terror sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halberstram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Terror looking to ground and pound but Halberstram is blocking nicely.
Halberstram is looking to get to half guard.
Halberstram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Terror looking to secure an arm triangle but Halberstram defends it well.
Halberstram regains half guard.
Halberstram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Terror works his foot free and advances to mount.
Halberstram can't escape the position.
Terror thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Terror moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Halberstram has worked his arm free - good work by Halberstram!
Terror lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Terror working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Terror swings around for an armbar but Halberstram sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Terror's guard.
Halberstram controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terror is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halberstram is controlling him.
Halberstram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terror is keeping the position for now.
Terror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halberstram.
Tim Terror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terror wants to get back to his feet but Halberstram passes into half guard.
Halberstram passes to side control.
Halberstram tries for a kimura but Terror is defending well.
Terror pushes Halberstram away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halberstram gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terror takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marcus Halberstram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halberstram cracks Terror with a big elbow.
Terror gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Halberstram is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Terror defends it well.
Halberstram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terror keeps working.
Terror looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terror tries to roll over but Halberstram keeps him under control.
Halberstram trying to control the action but Terror is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Halberstram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halberstram has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Halberstram!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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