PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzie Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone's entrance music is Thuggish Ruggish Bone. A fine choice. Nakamura has chosen Bate pesadão as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bone
vs
Nakamura

191 cm
26
206 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krayzie Bone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shunsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nakamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bone's guard.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bone managing to control the position.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bone managing to control the position.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Bone throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura postures up in Bone's guard and throws a big left but Bone blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakamura as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bone wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura stops Bone from standing up.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura throws and elbow that misses. Bone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Bone!
Nakamura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bone won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nakamura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Nakamura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bone wants to get up but he can't break Nakamura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Bone sprawls well.
Bone lands with a nice combination. Nakamura backs away looking to recover.

Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakamura showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a head shot. Bone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bone holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Bone trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bone scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shunsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bone throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Bone as Nakamura shoots in.
Krayzie Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shunsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura looks for a takedown but Bone sprawls well.
Bone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bone throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bone circles away.
Bone misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Bone finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shunsuke Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bone swivels and escapes.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Bone, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Bone against the ropes but Bone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krayzie Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shunsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Bone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bone throws a shot to the body.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Bone tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Bone throws a good cross that connects.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bone's half guard.
Bone trying to control from the bottom.
Bone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Bone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Bone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bone stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Bone works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Bone circles away easily
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Bone counters with a two punch combo.
Nakamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bone slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone lands a nice shot to the body.
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Bone.
Bone throws a one two combo.
Bone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krayzie Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bone scores with a jab to the body.
Bone works the jab nicely.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bone.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Bone counters with a lovely shot 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!
Bone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a takedown
and Bone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bone cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Bone lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bone lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bone lands with a nice body punch.
Bone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Bone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Bone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakamura in his tracks.
Bone lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krayzie Bone dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bone scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bone.
Bone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bone cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura shoots in but Bone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakamura shoots and misses

and Bone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krayzie Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shunsuke Nakamura.
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nakamura can't keep his opponent in guard - Bone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Bone keeps him under control.
Nakamura missing with punches from the bottom.

Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura punching from the bottom.
Nakamura moves into full guard.
Bone wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Bone wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Bone throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bone stands up out of Nakamura's guard for a moment - Nakamura manages to land a nice upkick.
Nakamura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bone lands with a cross.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone's corner calls for a 1-2. Bone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bone lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Bone slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Krayzie Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Bone circles away easily
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bone lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Bone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bone works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a takedown
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Bone scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone blocks Nakamura's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bone blocks Nakamura's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krayzie Bone clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Bone, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Bone against the ropes but Bone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krayzie Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shunsuke Nakamura.
Bone lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Bone lands.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bone lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Bone.
Bone lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Bone.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bone lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bone!
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Bone.
Nakamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Bone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Bone. Beautiful body shot.
Bone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bone defends it nicely.
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Bone circles away easily
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bone counters with a takedown into side control.
Bone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Bone keeps moving and retains side control.
Bone trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Bone tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Bone counters with a nice body shot.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakamura backs up against the ropes.
Nakamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bone.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bone counters with a left and a right that stings Nakamura.
Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Bone catches Nakamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakamura misses the jab.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krayzie Bone had his way with Shunsuke Nakamura in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Bone.
Bone punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Bone's shoulder, as Bone tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Bone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bone duly obliges.
Bone lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bone digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Bone counters with a one-two to the body.
Krayzie Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shunsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Bone misses.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Bone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bone's waist but Bone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Donk. Bone catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Bone digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Bone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Bone had a free shot at his head there.
Shunsuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Bone.
Bone works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Bone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Bone both land. Nice combination.
Bone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bone fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bone counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bone counters with a left and a right that stings Nakamura.
Bone lands with an overhand left.
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Bone.
Nakamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Bone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone stuns Nakamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Bone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A cross from Bone lands.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krayzie Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bone lands a right hook to the body.
Bone throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krayzie Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bone 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:42
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krayzie Bone!
Krayzie Bone retains his light heavyweight title!