PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Ronaldo (ranked 885 p4p, 631 weight class) and Chakree Somchai (ranked 96 p4p, 67 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ronaldo
vs
Somchai

170 cm
33
146
13 - 5 - 1

169 cm
23
152
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somchai.
Ronaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somchai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.

Somchai darts in and clinches Ronaldo up against the cage.
Somchai presses Ronaldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ronaldo tries to work over Somchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Ronaldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Somchai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somchai.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ronaldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ronaldo dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Ronaldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Somchai.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Somchai.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Somchai or not.
Somchai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Somchai.
Somchai tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Somchai.
A short right from Ronaldo.
Somchai prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Somchai tries a knee to the head but Ronaldo blocks it.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Somchai avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Somchai controlling the action here for a moment.
Somchai is looking to break free of the clinch but Ronaldo has double underhooks.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Somchai controls the action.
Somchai misses with an elbow over the top.
Somchai lands an elbow inside that Ronaldo shrugs off.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Somchai.
Somchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Somchai is looking to break free of the clinch but Ronaldo has double underhooks.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Somchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Somchai blocks it.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Somchai avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Somchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai controlling the action here for a moment.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.

Somchai manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Somchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Somchai closes the distance and clinches.
Somchai tries to stall but Ronaldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Somchai controls his hands.

Somchai breaks from the clinch.

Ronaldo clinches up against the cage.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Somchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ronaldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Somchai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ronaldo's brow.
Somchai's coach down at Viking Bizorkers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Somchai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Somchai blocks it.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai lands a body shot in the clinch.

Somchai manages to break the clinch.

Somchai closes the distance and clinches.
Somchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somchai looking to slow down the pace here.
Somchai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ronaldos head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chakree Somchai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Somchai has managed to clinch.
Somchai prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Somchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Somchai is trying to force a seperation but Ronaldo has the dominant position.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Somchai avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.

Somchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somchai moves away.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somchai.
Ronaldo lands with a cross.

Somchai moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ronaldo's brow.
Somchai is looking to control Ronaldo's arms but Ronaldo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Somchai has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Ronaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Somchai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somchai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai tries to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling the position.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Somchai controls his hands.
Somchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Somchai misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ronaldo's brow.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Somchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somchais head.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Somchai blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo tries to work over Somchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ronaldo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ronaldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ronaldo tries to work over Somchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Somchai is pushing Ronaldo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jose Ronaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai is trying to break free.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somchai misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo blocks the elbow strike.
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Somchai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Somchai stalling.
Ronaldo dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ronaldo's brow.
Ronaldo dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somchai's elbow.
Ronaldo takes an elbow to the temple.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ronaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ronaldo's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Ronaldo works on Somchai's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ronaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Ronaldo cracks Somchai with a nice body shot.

Somchai manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Somchai's hands.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Somchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Somchai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Somchai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ronaldo with a body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a double jab
and Somchai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Somchai throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.

Somchai darts in and clinches Ronaldo up against the cage.
Somchai lands an elbow that stopped Ronaldo in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chakree Somchai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Ronaldo scores with a one two! Somchai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Somchai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ronaldo takes a step back to recover.
Somchai misses with a double jab.
Ronaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Somchai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ronaldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Somchai scrambles back to his feet.
Somchai thows a body kick. Ronaldo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ronaldo is looking to wear down Somchai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ronaldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Somchai counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Somchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
A leg kick checked by Ronaldo.

Somchai moves into range and clinches up with Ronaldo.
A right hand to the body from Somchai.
A short right from Somchai on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Somchai controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.

Somchai breaks from the clinch.

Somchai closes the distance and pushes Ronaldo back into the cage.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Somchai can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Ronaldo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Somchai avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Somchai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Somchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Ronaldo. Beautiful body shot.

Somchai moves into the clinch successfully.

Somchai manages to break the clinch.
Somchai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Somchai moves out of range as Ronaldo strikes.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somchai.
Ronaldo checks a low kick from Somchai.
A punch combination from Somchai misses.
A head kick misses from Somchai.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Somchai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Ronaldo gets tackled into the cage by Somchai. Somchai maintains the clinch.
Ronaldo is leaning against Somchai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo - that landed with a thud.
Somchai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ronaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
Ronaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Somchai.
Somchai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ronaldo.
Somchai prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
Ronaldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ronaldo wants to stall.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Somchai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somchai's elbow.
Ronaldo dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somchai's elbow.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo - that landed with a thud.
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ronaldo's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Somchai.
Ronaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Somchai slows down the pace here.
Ronaldo takes an elbow to the temple.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chakree Somchai just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. Somchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Somchai scores with a jab. Ronaldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Somchai drives through and clinches with Ronaldo against the cage.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Somchai is trying to maintain a safe position but Ronaldo gets an underhook and turns Somchai into the cage.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Somchai breaks the clinch.
Ronaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somchai manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chakree Somchai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai with a jab.
Somchai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.

Somchai forces Ronaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Ronaldo is trying to stall.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Somchai blocks it.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
Ronaldo blocks the elbow strike.
Somchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Somchai controls the action.
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
A right hand to the body from Somchai.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somchai tries a knee to the head but Ronaldo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Somchai.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Somchai is trying to break the clinch but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Somchai tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Somchai lands a nice uppercut.
Somchai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Somchai misses with an elbow strike.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Somchai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Somchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somchai throws a combination that misses

and Ronaldo counters by moving into the clinch.
Somchai lands a body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Somchai breaks the clinch.
Somchai misses with a combination
and Ronaldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Somchai thinking.
Ronaldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Somchai's hands.
Somchai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somchai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Somchai walks into a straight right hand from Ronaldo.
Somchai misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Ronaldo closes the distance but Somchai moves to the side
and Somchai counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somchai misses with the combination.
Ronaldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Somchai looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
Ronaldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ronaldo lands with a hook. Somchai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Somchai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somchai thuds his right hand into Ronaldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Somchai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chakree Somchai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Somchai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Somchai moved out of range nicely.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Somchai moves out of range.
Somchai misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses its target.
Ronaldo slips a jab and a cross from Somchai.
Somchai throws a push kick but Ronaldo slaps the foot to one side.

Ronaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Somchai controls the action.
Ronaldo is stalling here.
Ronaldo pushes Somchai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Somchai breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somchai.
Ronaldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Somchai counters with a nice body kick.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Somchai moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Somchai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somchai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Somchai lands a head shot.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somchai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somchai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Somchai thuds his shin into the meat of Ronaldo's side.
Chakree Somchai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Somchai.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somchai moves away.
Somchai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo blocks the body kick.
Ronaldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Somchai clinches with his opponent.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Somchai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Somchai breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Somchai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
A left and a right from Somchai both land. Nice combination.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Somchai is just out of range.
Somchai connects with a crisp jab.
Ronaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Somchai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Somchai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jose Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ronaldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ronaldo lands a right hook to the body.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Somchai's ribcage but misses.
Somchai walks into a straight right hand from Ronaldo.
Somchai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ronaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Somchai closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somchai is trying to force a seperation but Ronaldo has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Somchai breaks from the clinch.
Somchai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ronaldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Somchai moves into range and clinches up with Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Somchai.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chakree Somchai.
I've got Somchai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakree Somchai!
Chakree Somchai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.