Venix, you should really make longer deadlines for your battles... I mean, I saw your last battle less than a week ago.
Anyway, after examining these two carefully, I will cast my vote with some CnC, just cuz I'm in a Constructive mood.
Venix : Your animation, was, much, much better than all of your other animations. You improved so, so much it's scary. You showcased some of the filters and effects, along with the smoothness you never showed before, and I like that. Not to say that this was ideal when it comes to smoothness, but It is a nice level. The stick construction, and I will stick to my point, is one thing I hate about your animations. I hate it how your stickmen are so small, but I will let that go, that's just your style. The Backgrounds for each weren't detailed so I won't begin with that... Ewmm... The beginning was alright, and the ending was relatively nice. I liked the part where Nauric's weapon goes right trough you, though I didn't like that 3... 2... 1... counting.
Naut : Your animation was not surprising at all, I saw your talent in Pivot even since I saw your RHG. It was smooth, except for the beginning and when he shaked his head... Some of the effects were alright, though they could be improved from the lines to a bit of a more blury shape.. Anyway. The weapon movements and the grabbing were pretty advanced and are one of your best attributes. You also made a black background, which was a lot more detailed, considering you actually made ground reactions (such as when he smashes something in the ground). Ven Ven's movement was extremely well made. You even made sort of an angle closeup with the eye of Ven. I really liked this anim you made, because It is very fluid and smooth (for a beginner).
Final verdict : My vote goes to Naut, I hope you read the CnC before this, and not just skiped to the verdict, because I clearly explained why I liked the part made by Naut. Venix made a better part then ever, but unfortunately, Naut made a bit better.
This is all, just my opinion.