PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Hammerstein (ranked 1685 p4p, 2365 weight class) and Zack Allan Jr (ranked 151 p4p, 210 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hammerstein
vs
Allan Jr

179 cm
21
146
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
155
5 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

The Pharmacy Phuket
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Hammerstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerstein with a hook.
Hammerstein looks to throw the jab but Allan Jr is out of range.
Hammerstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Allan Jr's head.

Hammerstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Allan Jr sprawls well initially but Hammerstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Allan Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Hammerstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allan Jr to regain full guard.

Allan Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Allan Jr has momentary wrist control but Hammerstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Allan Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammerstein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hammerstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allan Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allan Jr is looking to improve his position.
Allan Jr pushes Hammerstein off looking to stand but Hammerstein dives back in and keeps control.

Hammerstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Allan Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Allan Jr is not content to let Hammerstein control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Allan Jr is not content to let Hammerstein control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammerstein lands a nice short elbow.

Allan Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hammerstein wants to control but Allan Jr is keeping him busy.
Hammerstein prevents Allan Jr from standing back up.
Hammerstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammerstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammerstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allan Jr is in trouble now - Hammerstein has advanced to mount!
Hammerstein scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Allan Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Allan Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammerstein has a closed guard, preventing Allan Jr from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammerstein has his feet on Allan Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Allan Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Allan Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Hammerstein!
Our winner, Jerry Hammerstein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.