PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Errol Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makounchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Field's entrance music is Best of Sakuraba. A fine choice. Makounchi has chosen its all love remix as his entrance music. Errol Field has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Field
vs
Makounchi

162 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

178 cm
19
139 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Condemned

Condemned
[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « NAF↑ TRIPLE 160Q ®

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Errol Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makounchi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Makounchi. Those never looked like landing.
Makounchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Field shoots in but Makounchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A cross from Makounchi lands.
Makounchi throws a series of punches but Field avoids them all with ease.
Field closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makounchi circles away.
Makounchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Field throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makounchi's waist but Makounchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Field off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field shoots for a double leg takedown but Makounchi sprawls well. He's pushed Field's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makounchi throws a body kick that misses.
Makounchi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makounchi misses with a body kick.
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Field moves out of range as Makounchi throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Field.
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Makounchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Field off the ropes and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makounchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Makounchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Field doesn't seem phased though.
Field moves out of range as Makounchi throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Field or perhaps it was just good defense by Makounchi which made him look bad.
Ippo Makounchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Makounchi.
Makounchi misses with a few strikes there.
Makounchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makounchi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makounchi duly obliges.
Makounchi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Field eats them both and turns towards Makounchi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Makounchi 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.
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makounchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Field bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Makounchi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Field looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Field is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Field is controlling him well.
Makounchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Field. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Field trying to control the position but Makounchi is working away.
Makounchi pushes Field away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Field gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Field landing a few strikes.
Field wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makounchi keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Field is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makounchi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makounchi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Field is trying to get an arm triangle but Makounchi is defending well.
Field wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makounchi keeps working.
Makounchi is trying to get back to his feet.

Field tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Field has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makounchi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field is working Makounchi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Field cracks Makounchi with a big right hand but Makounchi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Field wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makounchi, who protects the arm well.
Field trying to control the action but Makounchi is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makounchi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Field has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Field is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makounchi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Field is trying to get an arm triangle but Makounchi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ippo Makounchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Field's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Makounchi stalks Field and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Field's face. Field staggers backwards, shaken.
Makounchi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Makounchi misses.
Makounchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makounchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Field.
Field takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Makounchi scores with a four punch combination!
Field moves out of range as Makounchi throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Makounchi.
Field tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makounchi swivels and escapes.
Ippo Makounchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Field takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makounchi misses with the combination.
Makounchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makounchi digs a good body shot into Field's ribs.
Makounchi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Field shoots in looking for a takedown but Makounchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Field's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makounchi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Field eats them both and turns towards Makounchi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makounchi as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makounchi scores with a shot to the body.
Field avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makounchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makounchi throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Field closes the distance and clinches up with Makounchi, looking for a takedown. Field pushes Makounchi against the ropes but Makounchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Field walks into a stiff left hand from Makounchi.
Field misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makounchi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Field backs up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Field closes the distance and clinches up with Makounchi, looking for a takedown. Field pushes Makounchi against the ropes but Makounchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Field shoots for a double leg takedown but Makounchi sprawls well. He's pushed Field's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makounchi misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Field shoots in but Makounchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Field is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makounchi.
Makounchi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Makounchi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makounchi duly obliges.
Field avoids a kick to the body.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makounchi as he jumps to the side.
Field blocks a head kick by Makounchi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Makounchi finds it's way through Field's defenses.
Ippo Makounchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makounchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makounchi leaves Field with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makounchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makounchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Field looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makounchi lands with a nice combination. Field backs away looking to recover.
Makounchi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Makounchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Field takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makounchi is looking to land body kicks.
Makounchi scores with a three punch combo!
Makounchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makounchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Field shoots for a double leg takedown but Makounchi sprawls well. He's pushed Field's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Errol Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makounchi lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makounchi swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Makounchi. Those never looked like landing.
Field throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makounchi's waist but Makounchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Field off to one side.
No joy there for Makounchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makounchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Field.
Field tries for a takedown but Makounchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Field walks into a straight right hand from Makounchi.
Field moves out of range of the body kick.
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makounchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Field moves out of range as Makounchi throws a body kick.
Makounchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makounchi lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ippo Makounchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Makounchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makounchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Field fails to land the takedown.
Makounchi scores with a one two! Field had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Field avoids a punch combination nicely.
Field slips a jab and a cross from Makounchi.
Field looks for a takedown but Makounchi sprawls well.
Makounchi tries to bum rush Field with a series of wild strikes but Field uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Field shoots for a double leg takedown but Makounchi sprawls well. He's pushed Field's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makounchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makounchi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makounchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makounchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Field circles away quickly and effectively.
Makounchi throws a right and a left that Field avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makounchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Field.
Field shoots in but no luck this time.
Makounchi throws a body kick that misses.
Makounchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Makounchi lands with a shot to the body.
Makounchi throws a series of punches but Field avoids them all with ease.
Field takes one to the side of the head.
Makounchi misses with a combination

and Field counters with a single leg into guard. Makounchi didn't expect that.
Errol Field overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Field's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makounchi wants to stand but Field is controlling the position.
Field throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi wants to stand up but Field is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Field has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Field trying to control but Makounchi is working from the bottom.

Field is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Field prevents Makounchi from getting back to his feet.
Field slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makounchi is wriggling around but Field manages to pass to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi is trying to stand up here but Field is controlling him well.
Makounchi tries to kick Field off in order to stand up. Field Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Makounchi pushes Field away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Field gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Field trying to control the action but Makounchi is working from the bottom.
Makounchi is trying to buck Field off.
Field trying to control the action but Makounchi is working from the bottom.

Field tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Field has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Field wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makounchi, who protects the arm well.
Makounchi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Errol Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Field looks up at the clock and then as Makounchi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Field smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ippo Makounchi.
I've got Makounchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ippo Makounchi!
A victorious Ippo Makounchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.