PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelian Zeklos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zeklos's choice of entrance music: Du Riechst So Gut. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Duran
vs
Zeklos

192 cm
21
216 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
23
219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stelian Zeklos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeklos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duran tries to work over Zeklos's front leg with a kick but Zeklos checks it.
Duran cracks Zeklos with a good jab.
Zeklos misses with a body shot.
A combination from Zeklos does no damage.
Zeklos missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeklos throws out the jab.
Zeklos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stelian Zeklos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeklos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duran can pounce on him.
Duran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Zeklos misses its intended target.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeklos.
A big left from Zeklos misses.
Zeklos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zeklos throws the kick towards the body but Duran avoids it.
Zeklos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zeklos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Duran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zeklos's head.
Duran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeklos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duran to score with a decent uppercut.
Zeklos looks for the body kick but Duran saw that one coming.
Zeklos misses with a kick to the body.
Duran scores with a punch to the head.
Duran is looking to slow Zeklos down with leg kicks.
Zeklos moves out of range as Duran strikes.
Zeklos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Duran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Zeklos.
Duran moves away from the strike by Zeklos.
A lazy left from Zeklos finds it's target.
Zeklos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeklos.
Zeklos misses with a combination
and Duran counters with an inside leg kick.
Duran scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeklos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zeklos throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeklos throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Zeklos finds it's way through Duran's defenses.
Zeklos throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeklos takes one to the side of the head.
Duran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zeklos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
A swing and a miss from Zeklos.
Good exchange - Zeklos coming out on top.
Zeklos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeklos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zeklos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeklos just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeklos takes one to the side of the head.
Zeklos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duran thows a body kick. Zeklos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Duran staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Zeklos finds it's target.
Duran throws a head kick but Zeklos moves out of range.
Duran throws an overhand right that lands on Zeklos's shoulder, as Zeklos tries to avoid the shot.
Duran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duran scores with a decent looking hook.
Duran jabs Zeklos right on the nose. Zeklos blinks but takes it well.
Duran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duran moves away from the strike by Zeklos.
Duran looks to land a body kick but Zeklos moved away.
Duran is looking to land body kicks.
Zeklos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a head kick.
Zeklos misses with a hook.
Duran tries a low kick but Zeklos avoids it.
Zeklos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeklos misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zeklos tries a head kick but it misses.
Duran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeklos throws out the jab.
Duran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeklos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeklos misses with a kick to the body.
Duran thows a body kick. Zeklos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zeklos looks gassed!
Zeklos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zeklos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zeklos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Duran throws the kick towards the body but Zeklos avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeklos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duran's head.
The fighters circling - Zeklos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Duran.
Zeklos needs to keep his hands up - Duran had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Duran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duran.
Zeklos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duran can pounce on him.
Zeklos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duran lands a leg kick that knocks Zeklos off balance momentarily.
Duran misses with a straight right.
Zeklos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Stelian Zeklos has been cut.
Zeklos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duran scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeklos.
Duran lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeklos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Zeklos misses.
Zeklos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duran finds it's way round the side to connect with Zeklos's head.
Zeklos misses the jab.
Zeklos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zeklos is looking to clinch.
A cross from Duran lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeklos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zeklos's knee momentarily.
Zeklos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zeklos's calf.
Zeklos is breathing heavily.
Zeklos throws a head kick that misses.
Duran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeklos throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran misses with a looping left.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeklos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duran cracks the inside of Zeklos's front leg.
Zeklos blocks a head kick by Duran.
Zeklos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zeklos throws a low kick but Duran avoids it.
Zeklos swinging wildly here.
Jose Duran is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos blocks a head kick by Duran.
A jab from Duran does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeklos throws a head kick that misses.
Duran misses with a low kick.
Duran tries to land a front kick but Zeklos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duran cracks Zeklos with an open hand slap.
Zeklos throws the left hand but Duran avoids the punch easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zeklos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zeklos defending well as Duran loads up on a big left hand.
Zeklos misses with a low kick.
Duran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zeklos takes a step back to recover.
Duran tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeklos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zeklos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zeklos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duran can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duran.
Duran lands with an uppercut that bounces Zeklos off the cage and back into range.
Duran throws a hook but Zeklos avoids it easily.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duran staying out of range there.
Duran throws a low kick, looking for Zeklos's leg but Zeklos calmly moves out of range.
Duran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zeklos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duran. Duran obviously looking to wear him down.
Zeklos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Duran tenderised Zeklos's leg. Zeklos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeklos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Duran.
Good exchange - Duran coming out on top.
Duran defending well as Zeklos loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duran throws a front kick that sends Zeklos stumbling back into the cage.
Zeklos loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Zeklos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
Duran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zeklos might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duran has got the better of the exchanges.
Duran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zeklos's head backwards.
Zeklos throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
Zeklos throws a leg kick but Duran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Duran.
Good standup being displayed there by Duran as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeklos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Duran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duran slips a straight right by Zeklos.
Zeklos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duran throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Duran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stelian Zeklos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Zeklos tries to move into range but Duran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeklos.
Zeklos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Duran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeklos slips a straight right by Duran.
Duran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duran scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from Zeklos misses its intended target.
Duran throws the kick towards the body but Zeklos avoids it.
Zeklos throws a big shot that misses.
Duran misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Zeklos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeklos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zeklos is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duran.
Zeklos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeklos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zeklos moves out of range of the strikes.
Duran lands a jab to the nose.
Zeklos throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
Duran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zeklos misses with a kick to the body
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Zeklos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zeklos lands a glancing blow to the side of Duran's head.
Duran throws a low kick but Zeklos moves out of range easily.
Zeklos throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Duran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stelian Zeklos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Zeklos - just one landing.
Zeklos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zeklos misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a solid body kick.
Duran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Duran.
Zeklos tries a head kick but it misses.
Duran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zeklos under the eye.
Duran throws a leg kick which misses Zeklos's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeklos tries to avoid it.
Duran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duran.
Duran scores with a leg kick.
Duran scores with a kick to the body.
Zeklos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick from Duran.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a front kick that sends Zeklos stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duran.
A cross from Duran lands.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeklos.
Zeklos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duran throws a sloppy head kick and Zeklos moves out of range easily.
Duran thows a body kick. Zeklos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duran.
Duran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Duran tenderised Zeklos's leg. Zeklos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duran lands an overhand right.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duran lands an overhand right.
Zeklos tries a head kick but it misses.
Duran lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Duran finds it's way through Zeklos's defenses.
A jab from Duran does it's job there.
Duran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Zeklos moves into range and clinches up with Duran.
Duran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeklos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zeklos cracks Duran with a nice body shot.
Duran blocking some punches.
Jose Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeklos has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
Zeklos blocking some punches.
Zeklos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zeklos misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeklos's elbow.
Zeklos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Zeklos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Zeklos lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duran, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Duran!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jose Duran thanked RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ * for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).