PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Kenny Manuel Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just For (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Just For has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Manuel Serrano
vs
For

187 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 13 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Manuel Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just For!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For moves out of range as Serrano strikes.

Serrano rushes For and presses him up against the ropes.
For is trying to break free.
Serrano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
For can't break the clinch.
For can't find room to land a body shot as Serrano controls the action.

Serrano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serrano throws a hook but For avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by For.
Serrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Serrano rushes For and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For tries to work over Serrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
For is looking to break free of the clinch but Serrano has double underhooks.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.
Serrano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
For misses with a series of wild punches.
For fails to land with a series of punches.
Serrano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
For slips a jab and a cross from Serrano.
For swinging wildly here.
Serrano lands with a straight right. For didn't see that one coming.
Kenny Manuel Serrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
For misses with a wild body shot.
Serrano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and For counters with a right hand to the body.

Serrano scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops For to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.

For is rocked!

It looks like Just For has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

For gets tackled into the ropes by Serrano. Serrano maintains the clinch.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For misses with a body punch.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Serrano rushes For and presses him up against the ropes.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serrano stalling against the ropes.
For tries to throw a body punch but Serrano avoids it by throwing For back against the ropes.
For being controlled against the ropes.
For struggles to land a body shot inside as Serrano controls his hands.
Serrano prevents a body shot from For.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.
For tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serrano was well out of range. Poor timing from For.

For tries to keep at a distance but Serrano has taken the fight into the clinch.
For wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
For has had enough of the clinch but Serrano keeps him there for the moment.
For misses with a punch to the body.
For is trying to force a seperation but Serrano has the dominant position.
For is trying to break free.
For tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serrano's elbow.

Serrano breaks the clinch.

Serrano has managed to clinch.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.

Serrano has For up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've been informed that For has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
For misses with a body punch.
For wants to break free but Serrano has control.
For can't find room to land a body shot as Serrano controls the action.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Serrano moves into range and clinches up with For.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
For avoids a punch combination nicely.
For lands a slapping body shot.
For takes a swing at Serrano's ribcage but misses.
As For looks to move away, Serrano throws a big counter combo bu For just gets out of the way.
For drops his hands momentarily and Serrano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

For tries to keep at a distance but Serrano has taken the fight into the clinch.
For goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serrano prevents a body shot from For.
Serrano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
For is looking to break free of the clinch but Serrano has double underhooks.

Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
For drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
For is still on wobbly legs! Can Serrano finish him?

Serrano has managed to clinch.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.
For throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Just For is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Serrano has closed the distance and engaged For in a clinch.
For goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
For tries to throw a body punch but Serrano avoids it by throwing For back against the ropes.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.
Serrano tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Serrano.
Serrano misses with a low kick as For jumps back.
For throws a counter combo.
For seems to have recovered his senses.
For throws a series of strikes that have Serrano backpedaling.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
For tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serrano's elbow.
For being controlled against the ropes.

Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serrano misses with a two punch combination.

Serrano takes the fight into the clinch.
For tries to circle away but Serrano has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on For's face as he tries to break the clinch.
For tries to throw a body punch but Serrano avoids it by throwing For back against the ropes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
For tries to break free but Serrano pushes him back against the ropes.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.
For swings for the body but Serrano moves out of range.

Serrano forces For back against the ropes and clinches.
For is looking to break free of the clinch but Serrano has double underhooks.
For can't find room to land a body shot as Serrano controls the action.
For wants to break the clinch but can't.
For is trying to push Serrano away but Serrano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
For is trying to force a seperation but Serrano has the dominant position.
For tries to work over Serrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
For is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Serrano rather than just go for the knockout.
For wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
For keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and For releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serrano throws a leg kick but For checks it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Serrano forces For back against the ropes and clinches.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from For misses.
Serrano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serrano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but For is out of range.
For throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serrano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by For!

Serrano drives through and clinches with For against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
For wants to get back to striking at distance but Serrano won't allow it.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For tries to circle away but Serrano has him pinned against the ropes.
For has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
For tries a body shot but Serrano blocks it.
For is trying to force a seperation but Serrano has the dominant position.
For is trying to break the clinch but Serrano has him pressed against the ropes.
For tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serrano's elbow.
For tries to work over Serrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.
For fails to land with a series of punches.
For misses with a few strikes there.
Serrano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
For lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Serrano clinches with his opponent.
Serrano keeps control of For as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Serrano does no damage.
For doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Manuel Serrano should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Just For's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Serrano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serrano is looking for a counter combo.
Serrano throws a looping overhand right but For ducks down to avoid it.
For throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serrano throws a solid leg kick but For takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serrano.
For ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serrano moves away.

Serrano closes the distance and pushes For back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano is trying to maintain a safe position but For gets an underhook and turns Serrano into the ropes.
For wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serrano has him pressed against the ropes.
For is trying to force a seperation but Serrano has the dominant position.
Serrano taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. For is defending well for now.

For's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
For misses with a body shot.
Serrano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but For moves away.
For takes a swing at Serrano's ribcage but misses.
Serrano throws a right and a left that both miss.
For is looking for the big counter here.
For misses the shot to the body.
Serrano misses with a wild combination.
For throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serrano throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and For releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
For misses with a two punch combination.

Serrano has For up against the ropes in a clinch.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.
Serrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that For can do to turn this around?
For fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serrano manages to avoid it.
Serrano lands a nice hook to For's body. For takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
For misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serrano.
Serrano is looking to score with low kicks.

Serrano rushes For and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Serrano gets a clinch.
Kenny Manuel Serrano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
For can't find room to land a body shot as Serrano controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Serrano closes the distance and clinches.
For tries to throw a body punch but Serrano avoids it by throwing For back against the ropes.
For tries to work over Serrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
For tries to break the clinch but Serrano is controlling the position.
Serrano trying to stall but For improves his position.

Serrano breaks the clinch.
Serrano looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Serrano closes the distance and clinches.
Serrano just leaning against For, taking a breather.
Serrano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt For or not.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
For tries to throw a body punch but Serrano avoids it by throwing For back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
For goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
For looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
For avoids the elbow strike from Serrano, against the ropes.

Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serrano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Serrano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by For.

Serrano rushes For and presses him up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Serrano.

Serrano breaks the clinch.
Serrano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
For throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serrano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Serrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serrano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serrano swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from For misses.

Serrano forces For back against the ropes and clinches.

Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by For.

Serrano clinches up with For and pushes him back against the ropes.

Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serrano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. For checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Serrano gets a clinch.
For misses with a body punch.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
For works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
For misses with a double jab.
For throws a body shot but no joy.
For misses with a wild combination.
Serrano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from For. Those never looked like landing.

Serrano has taken the fight to the clinch.

Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Serrano clinches up with For and pushes him back against the ropes.
For has had enough of the clinch but Serrano keeps him there for the moment.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.

Serrano clinches.
For misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serrano stalling the fight.

Serrano breaks the clinch.
For blocks a head kick by Serrano.
For doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
For lands a right hook to the body.

Serrano has For up against the ropes in a clinch.
For has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on For's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Serrano forces For back against the ropes and clinches.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Serrano moves into the clinch successfully.
Serrano prevents For from breaking the clinch.
Serrano prevents For from breaking the clinch.

For's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
For misses with a two punch combination.

Serrano pushes For up against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Serrano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
For misses with a series of wild punches.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
For throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
For throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serrano.
For throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Serrano forces For back against the ropes and clinches.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For misses with a hook to the ribs.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.
Serrano throws a series of punches but For avoids them all with ease.
For takes a swing at Serrano's ribcage but misses.

For tries to keep at a distance but Serrano has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Manuel Serrano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Just For'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. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serrano prevents a body shot from For.
For wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Serrano.
For struggles to land a body shot inside as Serrano controls his hands.
For is trying to push Serrano away but Serrano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
For misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano leaning his opponent against the ropes.
For struggles to land a body shot inside as Serrano controls his hands.
For wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
For wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
For looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
For wants to get back to striking at distance but Serrano won't allow it.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serrano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning For up against the ropes.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.
Serrano swings for the body but For moves out of range.
For is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Serrano with a body shot.
Serrano misses the body punch
and For counters with a left and a right that stings Serrano.
For misses with a two punch combination.
Serrano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
For takes a swing at Serrano's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serrano throws a body punch but For moves out of range.
Serrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Serrano has taken the fight to the clinch.

Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Serrano has For up against the ropes in a clinch.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.
For misses with a two punch combination.

Serrano clinches up against the ropes.
For misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano prevents a body shot from For.
Serrano prevents For from breaking the clinch.
Serrano avoiding damage.
For misses with a shot to the kidneys.
For can't find room to land a body shot as Serrano controls the action.
Serrano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. For is defending well for now.
For tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serrano's elbow.
Serrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
For wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
For fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serrano manages to avoid it.

Serrano darts in and clinches For up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
For tries a body shot but Serrano blocks it.
For can't find room to land a body shot as Serrano controls the action.

Serrano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenny Manuel Serrano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Serrano darts in and clinches For up against the ropes.
For tries a body shot but Serrano blocks it.
Serrano is stalling here.
For misses with a body punch.
Serrano prevents a body shot from For.
Serrano trying to land knees to the body.
For wants to break free but Serrano has control.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Serrano rushes For and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serrano dodges the punch combination from For.

Serrano rushes For and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Serrano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
For misses with a series of wild punches.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
For misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serrano.

Serrano has For up against the ropes in a clinch.
For can't find room to land a body shot as Serrano controls the action.
For tries to break free but Serrano pushes him back against the ropes.
For is looking to break free of the clinch but Serrano has double underhooks.
Serrano is leaning against For and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serrano.
Serrano misses with a knee strike.
For tries to work over Serrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Serrano breaks the clinch.
For misses with a double jab.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Serrano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
For misses with a body shot.

Serrano has managed to clinch.
For tries to break free but Serrano pushes him back against the ropes.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.
For swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Serrano gets a clinch.
Serrano throws an elbow that misses.
For wants to break free but Serrano has control.
Serrano stalling in the clinch but For improves position.
For has had enough of the clinch but Serrano keeps him there for the moment.
For doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
For misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serrano keeps control of For as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serrano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite For's efforts to push away.
For tries to work over Serrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serrano looking to throw knees to the head but For is blocking nicely.
For tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serrano's elbow.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.

Serrano clinches with his opponent.
For tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serrano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from For.
For struggles to land a body shot inside as Serrano controls his hands.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
For just misses with a punch to the body.
For misses the shot to the body.
For looks to score with a jab to the body but Serrano is just out of range.

Serrano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.
Serrano lands a right and a left and another right! For goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenny Manuel Serrano!