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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Maxx misses.
Maxx is breathing heavily.
Bennet throws a leg kick which misses Maxx's front leg but catches the back leg as Maxx tries to avoid it. #CL#
Maxx gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bennet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bennet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maxx is defending well for now.
Bennet is trying to pull guard but Maxx turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Maxx breaks from the clinch.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxx.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Maxx.
Bennet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxx throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maxx looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maxx walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bennet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maxx avoids it really well and circles away.
Bennet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maxx is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Maxx misses with a straight right.
Bennet looks for a takedown but Maxx sprawls well.
Joe Maxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Bennet.
Maxx connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxx with a jab.#CL#
Maxx instigates a clinch.
Bennet goes for a takedown attempt but Maxx pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bennet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Maxx dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!#T2#
Maxx misses the shot to the body.
Maxx throws a big shot that misses.
Maxx is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maxx leaves Bennet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joe Maxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet shoots in looking for a takedown but Maxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maxx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxx throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maxx throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maxx throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Maxx lands with a straight right. Bennet didn't see that one coming.
Maxx looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Maxx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maxx connects with a right hand. Bennet shakes it off.#T3#
Bennet throws a head kick that Maxx semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Maxx back into the cage.#BC#
Maxx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxx looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range. #CL2#
Maxx tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Maxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maxx moves into the clinch.
Bennet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maxx has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Maxx breaks from the clinch.
Bennet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennet drops his hands momentarily and Maxx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maxx misses with a head kick.
Maxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennet. #T4#
Good shot there by Maxx.
Bennet tries to clinch but Maxx moves out of range.
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!
Bennet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Maxx has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Maxx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxx throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maxx lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards. #BC#
Maxx breaks from the clinch.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maxx dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maxx looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maxx.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxx.
Maxx tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maxx sprawls well. Maxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bennet gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bennet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennet should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bennet is working Maxx over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bennet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maxx's guard.#T1#
Bennet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Bennet stands up from Maxx's guard - Bennet perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maxx looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Maxx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Maxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maxx instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maxx creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maxx lands with a right to the head.
Bennet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Maxx avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage. #T2#
Maxx scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Maxx has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bennet uses from the top position.
Bennet wants to control from the top but Maxx keeps moving. #SU2#
Bennet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maxx sizes up Bennet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet shoots in looking for a takedown but Maxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Maxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Bennet.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe Maxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maxx's head.
Steve Bennet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Maxx takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maxx fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
A big right from Maxx misses.
Maxx throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxx.
Bennet misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maxx breaks the clinch.
Bennet wants to clinch.
Maxx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet walks into a jab.#T4#
Bennet shoots in but Maxx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxx swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Maxx has managed to clinch.
Maxx lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Maxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maxx misses with a body shot.
Bennet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bennet darts in looking for a takedown but Maxx gets double underhooks and turns Bennet into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maxx sprawls well. Maxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bennet gets slowly back to his feet.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maxx dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maxx loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet tries to counter with a clinch but Maxx shakes him off and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennet.
Maxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennet.
Maxx throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.#CL#
Maxx instigates a clinch. #BC#
Maxx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Maxx there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxx moves in looking to clinch but Bennet pushes him off.
Maxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Maxx.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Maxx circles away.
Bennet checks a leg kick.#T1#
Maxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Maxx circles away.
Bennet connects with a high kick.
Maxx connects with a right hand. Bennet shakes it off.
Bennet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bennet misses with a double jab
enabling Maxx to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maxx swivels and escapes.
Maxx connects with a jab.
Bennet looks for a takedown but Maxx sprawls well.
Maxx is looking to counter punch.
Joe Maxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Bennet.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Maxx.
Maxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maxx wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2##CL#
Maxx forces Bennet back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet drops his hands momentarily and Maxx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maxx is fending him off so far but Bennet persists. Nope, Maxx circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maxx pinned against the cage. Maxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maxx misses with an uppercut.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bennet with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maxx counter with a right hand.
Maxx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
Bennet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maxx tries to avoid it but Bennet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maxx to the ground. Maxx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Maxx.
Maxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Maxx sizes up Bennet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Maxx clinches with his opponent.
Maxx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bennet.
Bennet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Maxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maxx pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bennet has hold of one of Maxx's legs. Maxx is fighting the takedown attempt but Bennet gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maxx controlling the position.
Bennet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maxx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maxx tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Maxx looking for subs off his back but Bennet has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Maxx wants to control but Bennet is keeping busy.
Maxx is looking for a sweep. Bennet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maxx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennet on the ground.
Bennet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steve Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Maxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maxx is controlling Bennet's trapped leg to prevent Bennet from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Maxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maxx, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Maxx!
Steve Bennet spoke after the fight, saying 'Need to get back to training, and bring it next time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Maxx slips under a jab from Rezzi.#TD2#
Maxx shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maxx was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rezzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rezzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rezzi tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Maxx there. #ES#
Rezzi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Maxx is on him like a limpet, forcing Rezzi back against the cage.#TD2#
Maxx has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rezzi uses from the top position.
Maxx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rezzi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Rezzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rezzi scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Maxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rezzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rezzi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rezzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB#
Rezzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rezzi lands a couple of elbows.
Rezzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rezzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rezzi stands up over Maxx, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rezzi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rezzi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maxx's head.
Maxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rezzi.
Maxx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rezzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rezzi. #T2#
Rezzi distracts Maxx with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maxx working a defensive guard here.
Rezzi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rezzi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rezzi gets to his feet. Maxx looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rezzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Maxx's head.
Maxx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rezzi.
Maxx tries to clinch up but Rezzi circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Rezzi's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maxx moves out of range as Rezzi strikes.
Rezzi connects with the punch.#TD#
Rezzi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rezzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxx has wrist control.
Rezzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Maxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rezzi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maxx wants to stand but Rezzi is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Maxx shoots in and bounces Rezzi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rezzi striking from his own guard. #ES#
Rezzi pushes Maxx off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Rezzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Rezzi swings for the body but Maxx moves out of range.
Rezzi misses with an uppercut. Maxx saw that one coming.
Frank Rezzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Maxx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rezzi's half guard.
Rezzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maxx.
Rezzi wants to control but Maxx is keeping busy.
Rezzi punching from the bottom.
Rezzi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rezzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Rezzi punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rezzi 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.
#R2##TD2#
Maxx closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rezzi quickly recovers to half guard.
Rezzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rezzi tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rezzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rezzi lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Rezzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rezzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Frank Rezzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Maxx decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maxx. #ES#
Rezzi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rezzi misses.
Joe Maxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Maxx doesn't manage to clinch there - Rezzi circles away.
Rezzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rezzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rezzi.
Rezzi throws an off balance right hand
and Maxx counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rezzi misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Maxx closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maxx lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Rezzi kicks Maxx off and gets to his feet.
The fighters circling - Rezzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Maxx clinches with his opponent.
Maxx lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Maxx decides to pull guard.
Maxx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rezzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Maxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maxx wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Rezzi postures up and lands a big shot to Maxx's brow.
Maxx managing to control the position.
Rezzi postures up in Maxx's guard and throws a big left but Maxx blocks it.
Rezzi throws a big elbow that misses.
Rezzi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rezzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Maxx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maxx being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Rezzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maxx moves out of range as Rezzi strikes.
Maxx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rezzi.
Maxx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rezzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rezzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rezzi misses with a head kick.
Rezzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Maxx moves into the clinch.
Rezzi avoiding damage as Maxx throws knees to the body.
Rezzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maxx is defending well.#TD2#
Maxx tightens his grip and picks Rezzi up, before dumping him to the ground. Rezzi manages to land in guard.
Maxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Rezzi wants to sweep here but Maxx controlling him for the moment.
Rezzi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rezzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maxx defends well.
Maxx looking to pass the guard.
Maxx working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rezzi wants to sweep here but Maxx controlling him for the moment.
Rezzi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Rezzi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rezzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maxx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maxx takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Rezzi misses. #TD2#
Maxx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rezzi's half guard.#ES#
Rezzi pushes Maxx off and gets back to his feet.
Maxx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rezzi misses with a hook. Maxx ducked under it nicely.
Rezzi misses with a hook
and Maxx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!#TD2#
Rezzi gets caught flat footed, as Maxx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rezzi being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rezzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maxx manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Maxx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rezzi defends it easily.#T1#
Maxx has momentary wrist control but Rezzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Rezzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maxx works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rezzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rezzi throws a big elbow that misses.
Maxx trying to control the position.
Maxx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rezzi lands a couple of digs.
Rezzi connects with a couple of short punches.
Rezzi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maxx looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rezzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rezzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rezzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rezzi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rezzi.
Rezzi throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Maxx avoids the head kick by Rezzi.
Rezzi throws a looping overhand right but Maxx ducks down to avoid it.
Rezzi throws a hook but Maxx blocks it.#CL2#
Maxx has Rezzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rezzi looking for a takedown.
Come on Maxx - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frank Rezzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rezzi jumps guard but Maxx stands there with Rezzi around his waist. Rezzi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rezzi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Rezzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Maxx ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maxx no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maxx is trying to control the position but Rezzi postures up. #T4#
Rezzi throws a big elbow that misses.
Rezzi controlling from the top position.
Maxx keeping moving, preventing Rezzi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maxx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rezzi trying to control but Maxx is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxx has momentary wrist control but Rezzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe Maxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rezzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rezzi, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rezzi!
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