PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bogard (ranked 2699 p4p, 302 weight class) and Zach Assad (ranked 2162 p4p, 252 weight class). Zach Assad will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bogard
vs
Assad

171 cm
24
150 lbs
12 - 13 - 1

175 cm
24
161 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Organic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Assad!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad misses with an uppercut.

Bogard gets the takedown into side control.
Bogard trying to control the position but Assad is working away.

Bogard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Assad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bogard tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bogard swings around for an armbar but Assad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bogard's guard.
Bogard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bogard controlling the action here.
Bogard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bogard.
Bogard trying to control but Assad is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bogard controls the pace.
Bogard tries to free his leg and advance position but Assad is retaining full guard.
Bogard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bogard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogard works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Bogard is trying to work for a kimura but Assad is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bogard is trying for a kimura here. Assad looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bogard wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Zach Assad stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you'.