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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 2235 p4p, 2468 weight class) and Colin Nox (ranked 205 p4p, 0 weight class). Nox has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne misses with a left hand
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ozbourne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nox is in Ozbourne's guard.
Nox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozbourne working a defensive guard here.
Ozbourne controlling the position.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ozbourne regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nox's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nox stalling.
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.
Nox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozbourne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nox trying to control the pace.
Nox wants to pass to mount but Ozbourne is defending the position.
Nox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ozbourne sees it coming and defends easily.
Nox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozbourne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nox slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ozbourne slaps away a takedown attempt from Nox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nox tries to land a front kick but Ozbourne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
Nox gets the takedown into side control.
Nox wants to control but Ozbourne is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Nox stalls from top position.
Nox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nox trying to control the position but Ozbourne is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Nox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nox takes one to the side of the head.
Nox shoots in but no luck this time.
Nox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ozbourne keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully.
Ozbourne looking to control.
Ozbourne being controlled here, momentarily.
Nox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ozbourne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nox has Ozbourne in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nox's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ozbourne off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Nox shoots in looking for a takedown but Ozbourne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ozbourne misses with a straight left.
Ozbourne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nox dives in for a single leg takedown but Ozbourne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
Ozbourne stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nox.
Ozbourne connects with a jab.
Ozbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Nox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ozbourne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ozbourne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ozbourne circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ozbourne takes a swing at Nox's ribcage but misses.
Ziggy Ozbourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozbourne's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozbourne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Nox moves out of range easily.
Nox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozbourne tries to avoid it but Nox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozbourne to the ground. Ozbourne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ozbourne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozbourne leaves Nox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nox tries to move into range but Ozbourne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nox fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ozbourne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nox drives through with a takedown into Ozbourne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ozbourne has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A cross from Ozbourne lands.
Nox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ozbourne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nox can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne tries to improve position but can't.
Nox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ozbourne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ozbourne is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nox is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne is looking to regain half guard here but Nox keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Nox seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nox working the strikes but Ozbourne uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nox trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Ozbourne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozbourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nox somewhat.
Nox shoots in for a double leg but Ozbourne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ozbourne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ozbourne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ozbourne is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch.
Ozbourne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nox misses with a few strikes there.
Ozbourne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nox misses with a takedown attempt - Ozbourne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
Nox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox goes for a double leg but Ozbourne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ozbourne continues to drive forward.
Nox slips a straight right by Ozbourne.
Nox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nox lands in his opponent's guard.
Nox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozbourne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nox puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ozbourne is defending against the submission attempts here by Nox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne manages to get to full guard.
Ozbourne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozbourne wants to hit a sweep here but Nox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ozbourne there!
Nox controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozbourne is looking to escape.
Nox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ozbourne?
Nox moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ozbourne has worked his arm free - good work by Ozbourne!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozbourne is looking to regain half guard here but Nox keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Ozbourne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ozbourne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Ozbourne!
Ziggy Ozbourne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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