PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godeaux comes into the arena with Battle Ready blaring out of the sound system. Charles has chosen Don't Fake the Funk by Prince Charles as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Godeaux
vs
Charles

174 cm
39
163 lbs
26 - 13 - 1

175 cm
31
167 lbs
16 - 19 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

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 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Charles!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles throws a hook but Godeaux avoids it easily.
Godeaux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charles on the side of the head.
Charles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godeaux.
Godeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles throws a lazy right hand but Godeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles missing with a left hand there. Godeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godeaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Godeaux missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Godeaux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Godeaux duly obliges.
Godeaux has his takedown stuffed
and Charles counters with a nice uppercut.
Godeaux scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Henry Charles has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Charles coming out on top.
Godeaux scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Godeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charles leaves Godeaux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Godeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boudreaux Godeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Godeaux fails to land the takedown.
Charles misses with a two punch combination.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Godeaux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charles swivels and escapes.
Charles lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing.
Charles connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Charles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Godeaux on his heels. He'll look to pass Godeaux's guard now, I'm sure.
Charles postures up.
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Charles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charles is working Godeaux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Godeaux keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Godeaux controlling the position.
Godeaux keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Godeaux holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Charles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Godeaux on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Godeaux looks for a takedown but Charles sprawls well.
Godeaux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Charles finds it's target.
Charles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Godeaux.
Godeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godeaux manages to avoid it.
Charles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Godeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godeaux manages to avoid it.
Godeaux looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godeaux's head backwards.
Godeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Godeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Charles.
Some wild striking there from Charles.
Godeaux takes a swing at Charles's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Godeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charles loads up on a big right hand but Godeaux slips the punch.
Charles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godeaux.
Godeaux moves away from the strike by Charles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Charles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Charles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Godeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Godeaux leaves Charles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Godeaux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Charles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Charles lands a nice hook to Godeaux's body. Godeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charles dips to his left and cracks Godeaux with an uppercut!
Godeaux dives in and grabs Charles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes down on Godeaux's head and hops out.
Godeaux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charles circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boudreaux Godeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Godeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Charles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henry Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Godeaux tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles connects with a body shot.
Charles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horrible takedown by Godeaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Charles which made him look bad.
Charles cracks Godeaux with a good jab.
Godeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Godeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henry Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles blocks a low kick nicely.

Godeaux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godeaux prevents Charles from getting back to his feet.
Godeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Godeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godeaux throws a strike but Charles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Godeaux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Godeaux looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Charles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Charles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Charles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Charles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Charles is trying to control. Godeaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charles prevents Godeaux from improving his position.
Charles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Godeaux tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles is trying to control the action in half guard but Godeaux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Godeaux defending well though.
Charles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Godeaux is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles is keen to just control but Godeaux is a slippery customer.
Godeaux is trying to control but can't.
Godeaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Charles is keen to just control but Godeaux is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Godeaux is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Godeaux gets caught napping as Charles dives in and scores a takedown. Godeaux manages to retain guard.
Godeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Godeaux is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Godeaux is retaining full guard.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charles stands up over Godeaux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henry Charles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charles postures up.
Godeaux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Godeaux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Charles!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godeaux unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Charles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Henry Charles's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Charles rushes Godeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Charles pulls guard.
Godeaux postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Charles is trying to control the position but Godeaux postures up.
Charles keeping full guard, as Godeaux tries to pass.
Godeaux postures up and lands a big shot to Charles's brow.

Charles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Godeaux wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Godeaux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Godeaux postures up and lands a big shot to Charles's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Charles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Charles is tightening it up a little... Godeaux has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Godeaux reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Godeaux taps out! Nice BJJ there by Charles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henry Charles!
Henry Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.