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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grimpen Shatterstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimpen Shatterstone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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261 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grimpen Shatterstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Vukovic.
Josh Vukovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vukovic throws a leg kick
and Shatterstone counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shatterstone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shatterstone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shatterstone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vukovic struggling a bit here.
Vukovic is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shatterstone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vukovic wants to control but Shatterstone postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic is trying to improve his position.
Shatterstone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vukovic is trying to improve his position.
Vukovic wants to control but Shatterstone postures up.
Shatterstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shatterstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shatterstone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vukovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Shatterstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shatterstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shatterstone in the domination position with Vukovic hanging on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to control but Shatterstone postures up.
Shatterstone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vukovic regains half guard.
Vukovic gets full guard.
Shatterstone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vukovic looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vukovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Vukovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shatterstone won't allow Vukovic to sweep him here.
Vukovic is trying to control the position but Shatterstone postures up.
Shatterstone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vukovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatterstone drops back looking for a leg! Vukovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vukovic manages to kick Shatterstone off! Shatterstone jumps back into Vukovic's guard.
Vukovic looking to control.
Vukovic managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shatterstone postures up.
Shatterstone drops back looking for a leg! Vukovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vukovic manages to kick Shatterstone off! Shatterstone jumps back into Vukovic's guard.
Vukovic has control of Shatterstone's left arm, preventing Shatterstone from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vukovic tries for a takedown but Shatterstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shatterstone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vukovic sprawls and moves away.
Shatterstone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shatterstone moves out of range easily.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vukovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shatterstone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vukovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shatterstone is working hard here to advance position.
Vukovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vukovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shatterstone keeps working.
Vukovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Vukovic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shatterstone!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vukovic dominating with strikes here.
Shatterstone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vukovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Vukovic, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Vukovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vukovic throws the left hand but Shatterstone avoids the punch easily.
Shatterstone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vukovic.
Shatterstone blocks the body kick.
Shatterstone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Shatterstone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vukovic sprawls and moves away.
Vukovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shatterstone's guard.
Vukovic works over Shatterstone with some ground and pound from guard.
Shatterstone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vukovic lands a couple of digs.
Vukovic passes Shatterstone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vukovic is looking to take a break and control but Shatterstone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shatterstone actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shatterstone tries to roll over but Vukovic keeps him under control.
Vukovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shatterstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shatterstone is refusing to be controlled, as Vukovic sits in half guard.
Shatterstone taking some punishment here, with Vukovic in his half guard.
Shatterstone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vukovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shatterstone's head.
Vukovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shatterstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vukovic has managed to get both his arms back between Shatterstone's legs - danger averted.
Vukovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vukovic stopping the sweep attempt from Shatterstone.
Vukovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Shatterstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vukovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shatterstone keeping moving, preventing Vukovic from controlling successfully.
Josh Vukovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vukovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vukovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vukovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vukovic with a couple of short strikes.
Vukovic looking to control but Shatterstone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vukovic working for a guillotine from mount but Shatterstone is in no mood to give up.
Shatterstone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shatterstone looking for submissions off his back.
Shatterstone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vukovic pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Shatterstone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shatterstone actively working from the bottom here.
Vukovic is keen to just control but Shatterstone is a slippery customer.
Vukovic controlling the pace.
Vukovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vukovic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vukovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shatterstone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shatterstone.
Vukovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shatterstone presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shatterstone stops a takedown attempt from Vukovic.
Vukovic manages to break the clinch.
Vukovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shatterstone.
Shatterstone tries to counter with a takedown but Vukovic is quick to defend against it.
Shatterstone dodges the punch combination from Vukovic.
Shatterstone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shatterstone moves out of range as Vukovic strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vukovic throws a hook but Shatterstone avoids it easily.
Shatterstone attempts a counter takedown but Vukovic avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Vukovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shatterstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vukovic.
Shatterstone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grimpen Shatterstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shatterstone moves out of range easily.
Vukovic looks to throw a body kick
and Shatterstone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vukovic!
Shatterstone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vukovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vukovic can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Vukovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shatterstone tries to counter with a takedown but Vukovic is quick to defend against it.
Vukovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vukovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shatterstone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vukovic.
Josh Vukovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a head kick that misses
and Shatterstone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vukovic's guard.
Shatterstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shatterstone stopping the sweep attempt from Vukovic.
Shatterstone being controlled here momentarily.
Vukovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Vukovic, not yet.
Shatterstone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vukovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shatterstone, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic distracts Shatterstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shatterstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vukovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vukovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vukovic controlling from the top position.
Shatterstone looking for a guillotine here but Vukovic defends easily.
Vukovic pushes down on Shatterstone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vukovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic lands a couple of good shots and Shatterstone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vukovic has the hooks in. Shatterstone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shatterstone is taking damage to the body and head.
Shatterstone is keeping busy.
Vukovic is working the ground and pound. Can Shatterstone escape?
Shatterstone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vukovic with the ground and pound from mount.
Vukovic lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Shatterstone! Vukovic sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Shatterstone and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Vukovic!
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