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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bush (ranked 23867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Joseph (ranked 7272 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bush had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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183 cm
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200 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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183 cm
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200 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Bush! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Joseph! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Joseph is trying to break free. Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow. Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bush.
Bush taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush landing some nice looking knees to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Joseph misses with some punches.
Bush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joseph is defending well. Bush blocks an uppercut.
Bush lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph. Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action.
Nice body punch from Joseph. Joseph presses Bush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Bush wants to clinch and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush takes the fight into the clinch. Bush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joseph pulls him back up using the underhooks. Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Bush. Joseph gets underhooks to prevent Bush's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bush tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage. Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Bush tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bush prevents a body shot from Joseph. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Joseph dominated that 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.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Bush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bush as he avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph moves into range and clinches up with Bush.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage. Bush displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joseph up against the cage. Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Joseph drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bush pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
A quick step to the side and Bush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bush tries to clinch
and Joseph decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bush's guard. Bush is looking to stand up but Joseph isn't so interested in that idea. Joseph has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bush is proving hard to escape from.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush pushes Joseph off and gets back to his feet.
Bush wants to clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush closes the distance and clinches. Joseph is trying to drag Bush to the mat but Bush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. George Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Joseph. Bush misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bush dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bush as he avoids it easily. Bush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joseph sprawls and moves away. Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
A nice side step and Joseph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bush moves into range and clinches up with Joseph. Joseph misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bush misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Joseph - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Joseph working aggressively here.
Joseph taking a breather. Bush pushes Joseph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bush presses Joseph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Bush avoids the damage to the body. Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bush lands a shot to the body. Bush unloads a knee to the mid-section.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch. Joseph drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph stalling in the clinch but Bush improves position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow. Good body shot from Joseph.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bush has Joseph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joseph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bush tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! George Bush showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Bush!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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