PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Manuel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsusada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vampire Weekend. Juan Manuel Marquez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mitsusada
vs
Manuel Marquez

167 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daizu Mitsusada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Manuel Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Manuel Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitsusada doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel Marquez circles away.
Juan Manuel Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada scores with a kick to the body.
Manuel Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel Marquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mitsusada misses with a wild combination.

Manuel Marquez moves into range and clinches up with Mitsusada.
Manuel Marquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Mitsusada drags the fight down to the ground.
Mitsusada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitsusada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manuel Marquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mitsusada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manuel Marquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manuel Marquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manuel Marquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitsusada wants to stand up but Manuel Marquez is controlling him.
Manuel Marquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manuel Marquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manuel Marquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Manuel Marquez postures up in Mitsusada's guard and throws a big left but Mitsusada blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manuel Marquez.
Manuel Marquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Manuel Marquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitsusada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manuel Marquez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsusada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manuel Marquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manuel Marquez's back!
Mitsusada struggling to land strikes to the head as Manuel Marquez covers up.

Manuel Marquez is trying to defend against the choke here but Mitsusada has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mitsusada Tightens the hold and Manuel Marquez taps out furiously! Mitsusada displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daizu Mitsusada!