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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 2066 p4p, 1703 weight class) and William Ward (ranked 207 p4p, 171 weight class). Theorist comes to the cage accompanied by MoonDeity - WAKE UP!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 29 - 25 - 3, fighting out of London, Conspiracy Theorist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Ward!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward throws a one two combo.
It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theorist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Capital City Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Ward misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
William Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward shoots and misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Conspiracy Theorist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Theorist is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Theorist enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Theorist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward stops Theorist from standing up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Theorist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward won't allow Theorist to get back to his feet.
Ward wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward passes Theorist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Theorist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward is keen to just control but Theorist is a slippery customer.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theorist tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Theorist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Theorist tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Theorist looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with a hook
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Theorist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Theorist to the mat! Theorist manages to get full guard.
Theorist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Theorist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ward stays in close to Theorist's body and controls the position.
Theorist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward dives in and scores a takedown into Theorist's guard.
Theorist wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Theorist is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Conspiracy Theorist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward misses with a hook to the body
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
That kick from Ward tenderised Theorist's leg. Theorist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward works over Theorist's head and body with a nice combination.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Conspiracy Theorist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
William Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with a hook to the body
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Theorist backs up against the cage.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward is rocked!
Ward throws a sloppy body shot
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Theorist finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Theorist, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
After winning the bout, Conspiracy Theorist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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