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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gennaro Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tech N9ne - So Dope kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennaro Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson wants to clinch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gattuso swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Gattuso in a clinch.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Gennaro Gattuso has been cut.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Gattuso blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Gattuso controls the action.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gattuso avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gattuso is looking for a takedown.
Gattuso pulls guard effortlessly.
Gattuso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gattuso is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Gattuso is controlling the position.
Gattuso wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson wants to stand but Gattuso has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gattuso to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Gattuso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gattuso counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Gattuso from controlling successfully.
Gattuso prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Gattuso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gattuso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Gattuso controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Gattuso stops Jackson from standing up.
Gattuso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Gattuso wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Gattuso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gattuso is trying to keep Jackson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gattuso's guard.
Gattuso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gattuso looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gattuso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Gattuso is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennaro Gattuso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gennaro Gattuso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gattuso throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson moves to clinch but Gattuso breaks away
and Gattuso counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gattuso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Gattuso circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gattuso.
Gattuso connects with the punch.
Gattuso connects with a body shot.
Gattuso cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gattuso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gattuso moves out of range easily.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gattuso swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gattuso moves out of range easily.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike.
Gattuso misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gattuso.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson presses Gattuso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gattuso presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Gattuso blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson is leaning against Gattuso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gattuso tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Gattuso blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gattuso.
Gattuso blocks the elbow strike.
Gattuso decides to pull guard.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gattuso's guard.
Gattuso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gattuso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Gattuso wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to stand but Gattuso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Gattuso tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson wants to stand but Gattuso is controlling his arm.
Gattuso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is trying to stand.
Gattuso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Gattuso has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson pushes Gattuso off looking to stand but Gattuso dives back in and keeps control.
Gattuso moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Gattuso smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Gattuso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Gattuso scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gattuso looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gattuso with a couple of short strikes.
Jackson tries to buck Gattuso off but he can't manage it.
Gattuso with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Gattuso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennaro Gattuso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gennaro Gattuso's cut.
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!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gattuso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Gattuso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gattuso looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Gattuso misses with a straight right.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gattuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gattuso misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Gattuso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson wants to stand but Gattuso is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennaro Gattuso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gattuso wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Gattuso wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Gattuso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Gattuso isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Gattuso passes into half guard.
Gattuso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gattuso prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Gattuso is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gattuso wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Gattuso is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teddy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gattuso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gattuso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gattuso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gattuso manages to mount him!
Gattuso working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gattuso working the ground and pound effectively.
Gattuso jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Gattuso has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gattuso cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gattuso trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gattuso dominates the positioning.
Gattuso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gennaro Gattuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gattuso has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gattuso in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Gattuso lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Gattuso stalls from top position.
Jackson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Gattuso prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Gattuso is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gattuso prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gattuso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is not content to let Gattuso control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gennaro Gattuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gattuso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennaro Gattuso!
Our winner, Gennaro Gattuso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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