PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZXz Zxzx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunaidi Pakpahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ZXz Zxzx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bunaidi Pakpahan's chin.

Zxzx
vs
Pakpahan

150 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, ZXz Zxzx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bunaidi Pakpahan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakpahan throws a shot from downtown. Zxzx moves away and avoids it.
Pakpahan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zxzx.
Pakpahan slips a jab and a cross from Zxzx.
Pakpahan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pakpahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zxzx throws out the jab.
Pakpahan throws a hook but Zxzx blocks it.
Zxzx fails to land with a series of punches.
Zxzx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pakpahan's hands.
Pakpahan looks to score with a jab to the body but Zxzx is just out of range.
Zxzx thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Zxzx.
Pakpahan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zxzx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pakpahan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pakpahan throws an overhand right that lands on Zxzx's shoulder, as Zxzx tries to avoid the shot.
Zxzx throws a hook but Pakpahan avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Pakpahan finds it's target.
Pakpahan throws a lazy right hand but Zxzx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pakpahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zxzx throws out the jab.
Pakpahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zxzx manages to avoid it.
Pakpahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zxzx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakpahan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zxzx.
Zxzx looks to land a combination. Pakpahan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pakpahan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zxzx slips under a jab from Pakpahan.
Pakpahan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pakpahan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zxzx throws a lazy right hand but Pakpahan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zxzx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zxzx blocks a jab.
Zxzx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pakpahan.
Zxzx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Pakpahan misses the target.
Jab from Zxzx.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zxzx.
Zxzx looks to land a combination but Pakpahan avoids it well.
Pakpahan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like ZXz Zxzx has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakpahan misses the shot to the body.
Zxzx throws the left hand but Pakpahan avoids the punch easily.
ZXz Zxzx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zxzx slips a straight right by Pakpahan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zxzx throws a jab but it's blocked by Pakpahan.
Zxzx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pakpahan.
Zxzx looks to land a left hand but Pakpahan moved out of range nicely.
ZXz Zxzx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zxzx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pakpahan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zxzx.
Zxzx misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Zxzx.
Pakpahan fails to land with a series of punches.
Zxzx misses with a low kick.
Pakpahan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zxzxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pakpahan misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Zxzx misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pakpahan misses with a low kick as Zxzx jumps back.
Pakpahan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pakpahan scores with the left hand. Zxzx knows he should have avoided that one.
Zxzx is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pakpahan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zxzx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bunaidi Pakpahan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on ZXz Zxzx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Pakpahan.
Zxzx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Pakpahan.
Zxzx misses with a hook
and Pakpahan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zxzx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pakpahan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zxzx staying out of range there.
Pakpahan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zxzx.
Pakpahan slips a straight right by Zxzx.
Zxzx pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pakpahan is out of range and Zxzx settles back down.
Zxzx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zxzx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zxzx misses with a straight right.
Zxzx moves out of range as Pakpahan strikes.
Zxzx misses with an uppercut.
Zxzx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Zxzx misses the target.
Zxzx throws an off balance right hand
and Pakpahan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zxzx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zxzx ducks under a wild hook from Pakpahan.
Zxzx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pakpahan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pakpahan's corner calls for a 1-2. Pakpahan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pakpahan misses with a looping left.
Bunaidi Pakpahan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zxzx throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pakpahan counter with a right hand.
Zxzx tries to work over Pakpahan's front leg with a kick but Pakpahan checks it.
Good work by Pakpahan as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Pakpahan misses.
Zxzx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zxzx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pakpahan misses the jab.
Pakpahan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zxzx sprawls well. Zxzx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pakpahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Zxzx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zxzx throws a sloppy head kick and Pakpahan moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakpahan checks the leg kick.
Pakpahan lands a nice shot that snaps Zxzx's head back.
Pakpahan slips under a jab from Zxzx.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pakpahan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pakpahan staying out of range there.
Pakpahan throws a nice looking combination but Zxzx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pakpahan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Pakpahan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zxzx tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pakpahan is in Zxzx's guard.
Pakpahan trying to control but Zxzx is working from the bottom.
Pakpahan throws a big elbow that misses.
Zxzx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zxzx tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zxzx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pakpahan manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunaidi Pakpahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ZXz Zxzx's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zxzx leaves Pakpahan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zxzx blocks a jab.
Pakpahan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pakpahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zxzx throws out the jab.
Pakpahan throws a hook but Zxzx blocks it.
Pakpahan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pakpahan blocks a jab.
Pakpahan tries to bum rush Zxzx with a series of wild strikes but Zxzx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zxzx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pakpahan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakpahan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zxzx.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zxzx avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pakpahan drops his hands momentarily and Zxzx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zxzx takes one to the side of the head.
Pakpahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pakpahan throws a looping overhand right but Zxzx ducks down to avoid it.
Zxzx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pakpahan.
Pakpahan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zxzx under the eye.
Pakpahan misses with a hook.
Zxzx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pakpahan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pakpahan throws a jab when Zxzx was well out of range.
Zxzx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pakpahan.
Pakpahan staying out of range there.
Zxzx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pakpahan ducks under a wild hook from Zxzx.
Zxzx drops his hands momentarily and Pakpahan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zxzx misses with a right hand
and Pakpahan counters with a stiff right hand.
Zxzx throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zxzx misses with an uppercut. Pakpahan saw that one coming.
Zxzx throws a shot from downtown. Pakpahan moves away and avoids it.
Pakpahan lands a jab to Zxzx's midsection.

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!
Zxzx misses with an uppercut. Pakpahan saw that one coming.
Pakpahan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pakpahan ducks under a wild hook from Zxzx.
Zxzx missing with a left hand there. Pakpahan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zxzx avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pakpahan misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Pakpahan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pakpahan.
Pakpahan ducks under a wild hook from Zxzx.
Pakpahan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zxzx misses the jab.
Pakpahan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pakpahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zxzx defending well as Pakpahan loads up on a big left hand.
Pakpahan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zxzx throws a jab when Pakpahan was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunaidi Pakpahan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZXz Zxzx's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zxzx ducks under a wild hook from Pakpahan.
Zxzx checks a leg kick nicely.
Pakpahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zxzx manages to avoid it.
Pakpahan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zxzx takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zxzx looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Zxzx misses the target.
Zxzx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zxzx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zxzx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zxzx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zxzx throws out a loose jab but Pakpahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakpahan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zxzx misses the jab.
Zxzx takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pakpahan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zxzx.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pakpahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zxzx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakpahan slips under a jab from Zxzx.
Sloppy strikes from Pakpahan. Those never looked like landing.
Pakpahan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zxzx.
Pakpahan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pakpahan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zxzx.
Nice defenses there by Zxzx.
Zxzx lunges at Pakpahan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pakpahan's hand.
Pakpahan misses with a double jab.
Pakpahan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zxzx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zxzx throws a hook to the side of Pakpahan's head but Pakpahan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zxzx misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Zxzx.
Pakpahan looks to land a right hand but Zxzx moved out of range.
Pakpahan ducks under a wild hook from Zxzx.
Zxzx throws a hook but Pakpahan avoids it easily.
Zxzx throws a jab when Pakpahan was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakpahan throws a hook but Zxzx blocks it.
Pakpahan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zxzx is looking to score with low kicks.
Pakpahan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pakpahan loads up on a big right hand but Zxzx slips the punch.
Zxzx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pakpahan.
Pakpahan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pakpahan staying out of range there.
A big right from Pakpahan misses.
Pakpahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zxzx.
Pakpahan jabs Zxzx right on the nose. Zxzx blinks but takes it well.
Pakpahan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zxzx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zxzx staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Zxzx misses its intended target.
Zxzx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pakpahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zxzx.
Some bone on bone action there as Zxzx checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that ZXz Zxzx will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on ZXz Zxzx's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Zxzx looks to land a right hand but Pakpahan moved out of range.
Pakpahan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zxzx.
Pakpahan throws a right hand that Zxzx ducks under and follows up with a left that Zxzx also avoids with ease.
Pakpahan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zxzx.
Zxzx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pakpahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zxzx throws an overhand right that lands on Pakpahan's shoulder, as Pakpahan tries to avoid the shot.
Pakpahan misses with a straight right.
Pakpahan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pakpahan throws a hook to the side of Zxzx's head but Zxzx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Zxzx.
Pakpahan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zxzx circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakpahan blocks a jab.
Pakpahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Pakpahan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zxzx.
Pakpahan misses with a double jab.
Zxzx throws a jab but it's blocked by Pakpahan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zxzx misses with an uppercut. Pakpahan saw that one coming.
Pakpahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zxzx.
Zxzx throws a jab but it's blocked by Pakpahan.
Pakpahan tries a head kick but it misses.
Zxzx displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pakpahan throws out the jab.
A big right from Zxzx misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Zxzx misses the target.
Pakpahan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zxzx moves away from the strike by Pakpahan.
Zxzx throws a big shot that misses.
Zxzx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pakpahan loads up on a big right hand but Zxzx slips the punch.
Pakpahan throws a hook but Zxzx avoids it easily.
Pakpahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zxzx throws out the jab.
Bunaidi Pakpahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakpahan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pakpahan throws a lazy right hand but Zxzx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Zxzx misses.
Pakpahan slips under a jab.
Jab by Pakpahan.
Nice defenses there by Pakpahan.
Zxzx misses the jab.
Zxzx dodges the punch combination from Pakpahan.
Pakpahan scores with a jab. Zxzx acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ZXz Zxzx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zxzx walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Pakpahan. Those never looked like landing.
Zxzx slips a straight right by Pakpahan.
Zxzx dodges the punch combination from Pakpahan.
Pakpahan blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunaidi Pakpahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pakpahan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunaidi Pakpahan!
An out of breath Bunaidi Pakpahan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.