PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 689 p4p, 590 weight class) and Natalia Pisswater (ranked 51 p4p, 47 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dux
vs
Pisswater

183 cm
27
146
16 - 5 - 1

170 cm
28
136
15 - 8 - 0

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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 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natalia Pisswater!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pisswater looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Pisswater gets a takedown into half guard.
Pisswater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pisswater wants to pass to mount but Dux is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pisswater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pisswater prevents Dux from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.

Pisswater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux trying to control but Pisswater postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater is just content to waste time from the top position. Dux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pisswater throws an elbow that misses. Dux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pisswater's guard. Nice move by Dux!

Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Dux preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pisswater is on top in guard.

Pisswater throws a big elbow that misses.
Pisswater with a nice head shot there.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Dux pulls Pisswater in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux pulls Pisswater in close to his closed guard and prevents Pisswater from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pisswater passes Dux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pisswater is looking to advance position but Dux won't allow it.
Pisswater thows a huge punch but Dux dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux controlling the position well.
Pisswater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Pisswater is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dux still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dux has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control the position but Pisswater is working away.
Dux working the body and head with strikes.
Dux grinds an elbow into Pisswater's temple.
Dux is putting a hurting on Pisswater here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dux lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dux scoring with punches from side control.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Pisswater is looking for a sweep.
Pisswater gets back to half guard.
Pisswater won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Pisswater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Pisswater's temple.
Pisswater taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Pisswater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pisswater tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.

Pisswater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux working over Pisswater with some ground and pound. Pisswater looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Dux clinches.
Dux jumps guard but Pisswater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Dux jumps into guard, dragging Pisswater to the mat.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Pisswater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dux pulls Pisswater in to control the position.
Pisswater stands and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux trying to control but Pisswater postures up.
Pisswater controlling the action here.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dux's head.

Pisswater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pisswater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pisswater throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pisswater working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Pisswater wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Pisswater is pushing down on Dux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dux is fighting to maintain full guard but Pisswater has managed to sneak the leg through.

Pisswater seems to be looking for submissions.

Pisswater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pisswater.
Dux manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pisswater throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pisswater trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater throws a big elbow that misses.
Pisswater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pisswater throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux pulls Pisswater in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pisswater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Pisswater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pisswater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dux's head.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
Pisswater might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pisswater looking to pass the guard.
Pisswater stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Pisswater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pisswater sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dux's guard.
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pisswater.
Dux is trying is best to control the position here.
Pisswater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux is staying active underneath Pisswater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Dux is defending against the submission attempts here by Pisswater.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natalia Pisswater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pisswater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dux in his tracks.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Pisswater pushes him off.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Pisswater pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Pisswater misses.
Pisswater scores with a shot to the body.

Pisswater rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dux pulls Pisswater into guard.
Pisswater trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
Pisswater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dux's head.
Pisswater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.

Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pisswater's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pisswater's head.

Pisswater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Pisswater trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet.
Dux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pisswater is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily.

Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.

Pisswater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux chips away with some ground and pound.
Dux landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is in close to Pisswater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dux landing with the ground and pound.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
Dux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dux wants to control but Pisswater is keeping him busy.

Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
Pisswater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
Pisswater has hold of Dux's hands but Dux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux trying to control the action but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Pisswater gets back to full guard.
Pisswater controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Pisswater controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pisswater is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Dux.
I think Dux 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Dux!
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.