PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Warren (ranked 8067 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaki Zaki (ranked 20093 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warren
vs
Zaki

175 cm
23
144 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

150 cm
25
138 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddy Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaki Zaki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaki misses with the body kick
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren lands a nice looking body shot.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaki misses with a double jab
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaki has his takedown stuffed
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren lands the left hand.
Warren scores with a hook to the body. Zaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaki 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.
Warren lands a nice looking body shot.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
Zaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren stuns Zaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaki tries to clinch up
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Zaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaki with a poor takedown
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
Warren scores with the left hand. Zaki knows he should have avoided that one.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zaki has eaten all the pies!
Zaki throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Warren to counter with a crisp jab.
Warren is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warren tries to avoid it but Zaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warren to the ground. Warren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freddy Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
A punch lands to the side of Zaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaki on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaki misses with a shot to the body
and Warren counters with a nice uppercut.
Warren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaki misses with a head kick.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warren scores with a jab to the body.
Warren throws a shot to the body.
Warren scores with a shot to the body.
Warren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warren dips to his left and cracks Zaki with an uppercut!
Zaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren avoids the body shot from Zaki.
Zaki wants to clinch but Warren slips to the side
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warren stuns Zaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Freddy Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren connects with a jab.
Warren lands with a right hand.
Zaki tries to score with a low kick but Warren moves his leg out of the way.
Zaki shoots and misses
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaki shoots and misses
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zaki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Warren is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren connects with a right hand. Zaki shakes it off.
Zaki throws a combination that misses
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Warren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Warren lands with a good body shot.
Warren lands with a shot to the body.
Warren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Donk. Warren catches Zaki right on the button with a cross.
Zaki Zaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren scores with a shot to the body.
Warren lands with a hook. Zaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warren lands a body shot.
Warren is looking to wear down Zaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki misses with a takedown
and Warren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaki thinking.
Freddy Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki is breathing heavily.
Zaki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Zaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaki with a poor takedown
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Zaki Zaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren digs a good body shot into Zaki's ribs.
Zaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Warren catches Zaki right on the button with a cross.
Zaki shoots and misses
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Zaki walks into a jab.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaki can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaki in his tracks.
Warren lands a body shot.
Warren lands with a hook. Zaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Warren.
Zaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Warren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaki.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Warren has got the better of the exchanges.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warren works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Warren as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Warren scores with a four punch combination!
Zaki misses with a combination
and Warren counters with a left to the body.
Warren thuds his right hand into Zaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Warren jabs at Zaki's body.
Warren connects with a body shot that sends Zaki's belly button to the back.
Warren throws a series of strikes that have Zaki backpedaling.
Warren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaki tries to clinch
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren scores with a hook to the body. Zaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaki wants to clinch up but Warren keeps it at a distance.
Zaki swings widly with a right hand
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Warren.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaki throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Warren dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zaki moves to clinch but Warren breaks away
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Zaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warren lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice jab there from Warren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren lands a nice hook to Zaki's body. Zaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
Freddy Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Warren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaki at a distance.
Zaki dives in and grabs Warren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes down on Zaki's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Warren misses its target.
Warren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Warren.
Zaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Zaki has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Zaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warren lands with a cross.
Zaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Warren.
Warren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warren lands a nice hook to Zaki's body. Zaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaki drops his hands momentarily and Warren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warren with a jab.
Zaki closes the distance but Warren moves to the side
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily
and Zaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Warren - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren works Zaki's body with a nice hook.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warren.
Zaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily
and Warren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freddy Warren is winning the standup battle so far.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaki Zaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddy Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Zaki misses
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Warren!