PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 1790 p4p, 2541 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 187 p4p, 250 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Somchai
vs
Hendersons

169 cm
24
152
9 - 4 - 0

159 cm
29
159
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Conquer
Voodoo Nutrition

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Somchai closes the distance and pushes Hendersons back into the cage.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Somchai is pushing Hendersons up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hendersons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Somchai after a bit of a struggle.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somchai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Somchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hendersons controls his hands.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Somchai won't allow it.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hendersons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hendersons blocks an elbow strike.
Hendersons managing to block the knees to the body from Somchai.
Somchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersons dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Hendersons blocks an elbow strike.
Hendersons is trying to push Somchai away but Somchai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Somchai throws an elbow but misses.
Somchai stops a takedown attempt from Hendersons.
Somchai lands an elbow inside that Hendersons shrugs off.
Somchai misses with an elbow over the top.
Somchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Somchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
Hendersons avoids a wild elbow strike from Somchai.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Somchai to keep the fight standing.
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hendersons's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Somchai on the inside.
Hendersons takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendersons dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Somchai throws an elbow but it misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Somchai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Somchai.
Somchai pushes Hendersons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Somchai avoiding damage.
Somchai effectively controlling the action here.
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hendersons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Somchai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hendersons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Somchai walks away with a smile on his face. Hendersons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Somchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Hendersons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Somchai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hendersons's defenses.

Hendersons breaks from the clinch.
Hendersons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Somchai defends well and Hendersons ends up having to push Somchai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Somchai closes the distance and clinches.
Somchai lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hendersons's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but Somchai has him pressed against the cage.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hendersons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Somchai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hendersons's defenses.
Somchai stops a takedown attempt from Hendersons.
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Somchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Somchai lands an elbow that stopped Hendersons in his tracks for a moment.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hendersons is trying to drag Somchai to the mat but Somchai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Somchai.

Hendersons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Somchai uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chakree Somchai dominated that round.
That's time! Somchai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Somchai rushes Hendersons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Somchai lands an elbow just above Hendersons 's eye.
Hendersons prevents a body shot from Somchai.
Hendersons takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Somchai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Somchai'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.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Somchai to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons jumps guard but Somchai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Somchai lands an elbow inside that Hendersons shrugs off.
Somchai misses with a body punch.
Somchai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Somchai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Somchai lands an elbow just above Hendersons 's eye.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Somchai to keep the fight standing.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hendersons.
Hendersons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Somchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Somchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hendersons jumps guard but Somchai stands there with Hendersons around his waist. Hendersons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hendersons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hendersons is trying to get an arm triangle but Somchai is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somchai sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons wants to pass the guard but Somchai is defending well.

Hendersons seems to be looking for submissions.
Somchai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Somchai is trying to stand.
Somchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendersons can do to turn this around?
Hendersons works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons cracks Somchai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hendersons fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Hendersons tries for a kimura but Somchai is defending well.
Hendersons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Somchai bucks up and tries to throw Hendersons off but instead Hendersons has got his back!

Somchai defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

Hendersons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Somchai controls the pace.

Hendersons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Somchai is aware though and is defending well.

Somchai stands and steps away. Hendersons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Somchai clinches up against the cage.
Somchai cracks Hendersons with a nice body shot.
Hendersons takes an elbow to the forehead.
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chakree Somchai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hendersons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Somchai.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Somchai rushes Hendersons and presses him up against the cage.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Somchai.
Somchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Come on Somchai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hendersons blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
Chakree Somchai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Somchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendersons backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Somchai.
Hendersons jumps guard but Somchai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somchai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hendersons blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
Hendersons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Somchai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hendersons.
Hendersons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Somchai as he jumps to the side.

Somchai forces Hendersons back against the cage and clinches.
Hendersons looking for a takedown.
Somchai lands an elbow inside that Hendersons shrugs off.
Somchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendersons's elbow.
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chakree Somchai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Somchai holds him up against the cage and eventually Hendersons drops back down to his feet.
Somchai presses Hendersons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Hendersons is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Somchai can't fight it off and eventually Hendersons manages to take the fight to the floor. Somchai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendersons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Somchai keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Hendersons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai moves into full guard.
Somchai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendersons on the ground.
Somchai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendersons is controlling him.
Somchai trying to control the position.
Hendersons postures up in Somchai's guard and throws a big left but Somchai blocks it.

That's four 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.
Somchai has his hands on Hendersons's head, controlling the position.
Hendersons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somchai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendersons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somchai wants to stand and escape but Hendersons is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harry Hendersons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Somchai rushes Hendersons and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chakree Somchai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somchai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakree Somchai!
Our winner, Chakree Somchai, 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.