PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Natalia Pisswater (ranked 383 p4p, 645 weight class) and Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 28 p4p, 45 weight class). Thibodeaux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scotty x D4L kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Natalia Pisswater has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pisswater
vs
Thibodeaux

170 cm
26
136
10 - 5 - 0

150 cm
31
140
14 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natalia Pisswater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisswater scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pisswater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pisswater digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
A shot to the body from Pisswater misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pisswater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Pisswater.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pisswater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pisswater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pisswater slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Pisswater throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Pisswater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Pisswater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pisswater throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Pisswater avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pisswater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Pisswater's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Pisswater there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pisswater tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pisswater throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Pisswater avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pisswater scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pisswater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pisswater.

Pisswater moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pisswater.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pisswater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pisswater.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Pisswater has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Pisswater.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Pisswater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pisswater effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Pisswater.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pisswater wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natalia Pisswater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pisswater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pisswater.
Pisswater tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Pisswater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pisswater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Natalia Pisswater will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pisswater misses the jab.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Pisswater's defenses.
Pisswater looks for a takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Pisswater swinging wildly here.
Pisswater moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Pisswater.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Pisswater counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Pisswater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Pisswater is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Pisswater misses the target.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Pisswater moved out of range.
Pisswater fails with the takedown.
A big right from Pisswater misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Pisswater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Pisswater saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Pisswater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natalia Pisswater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux cracks Pisswater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Pisswater throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Pisswater looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pisswater.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pisswater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Pisswater throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux cracks Pisswater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pisswater defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pisswater is looking to counter punch.
Pisswater takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pisswater has Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Pisswater misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Pisswater away but Pisswater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Pisswater working aggressively here.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pisswater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.

Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Pisswater's body. Pisswater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Pisswater is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Pisswater takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Pisswater thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pisswater swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Pisswater takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Pisswater.

Thibodeaux is rocked!

Pisswater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pisswater showed some decent athleticism there.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Pisswater finish him?
Pisswater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Pisswater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Pisswater throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater lands with a punch from half guard.
Pisswater scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Pisswater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pisswater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pisswater trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.
Pisswater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux keeping hold of Pisswater's head, controlling as best he can.
Pisswater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pisswater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thibodeaux sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater working the head and body with strikes.
Thibodeaux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Pisswater is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending it quite comfortably.
Pisswater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pisswater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pisswater is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thibodeaux defends it well.
Pisswater wants to pass to mount but Thibodeaux is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Thibodeaux makes his way to full guard, as Pisswater worked for a kimura.
Pisswater looking to pass the guard.
Pisswater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pisswater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thibodeaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pisswater postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.

Pisswater decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Pisswater's ribcage but misses.
Pisswater tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pisswater scores with a nice head shot.
Pisswater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux has time to react.
Pisswater misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pisswater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Natalia Pisswater showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pisswater has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natalia Pisswater!
During a confident post fight interview, Natalia Pisswater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.