PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Korymotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pritong Kandule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kandule has chosen Adrenaline Mob - Undaunted as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pritong Kandule told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Korymotto
vs
Kandule

182 cm
26
155 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

172 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Korymotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pritong Kandule!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kandule misses the target.
Ken Korymotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korymotto throws a hook but Kandule avoids it easily.
Kandule looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Kandule.
Kandule wants to clinch.
Kandule tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korymotto lands with a kick to the temple. Kandule shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kandule misses with a low kick.
Kandule is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kandule.
Kandule throws a right and a left that Korymotto avoids nicely.

Kandule moves into range and clinches up with Korymotto.
Kandule has had enough of the clinch but Korymotto keeps him there for the moment.

Korymotto manages to break the clinch.
Korymotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kandule's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korymotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kandule manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korymotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kandule staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Korymotto stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korymotto.
Korymotto shoots in looking for a takedown. Kandule tries to sprawl out of it but Korymotto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kandule manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Korymotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korymotto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kandule.
Kandule swinging wildly here.
Kandule throws a wild body kick that Korymotto sees coming a mile off.
Kandule fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kandule misses.
Kandule misses with a takedown attempt - Korymotto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korymotto blocks a low kick nicely.
Korymotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kandule is just out of range.
Korymotto connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandule moves in looking to clinch but Korymotto pushes him off.
Kandule shoots in for a takedown but Korymotto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kandule misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Korymotto.
Kandule blocks a head kick by Korymotto.
Korymotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kandule manages to avoid it.
Korymotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kandule's head.

Kandule rushes Korymotto and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kandule.
Kandule keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korymotto's efforts to push away.
Korymotto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Korymotto breaks the clinch.
Kandule misses with an uppercut. Korymotto saw that one coming.
Kandule takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kandule tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kandule misses with the combination.
Kandule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korymotto defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kandule throws out a leg kick but Korymotto moves out of range and Kandule only half commits.
Korymotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kandule slaps away a takedown attempt from Korymotto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kandule throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korymotto's waist but Korymotto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kandule off to one side.
Korymotto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kandule lands with a shot to the body.
Kandule closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korymotto circles away.
Kandule uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kandule changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korymotto tries to avoid it but Kandule manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korymotto to the ground. Korymotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korymotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Korymotto is breathing heavily.

Korymotto tries to keep at a distance but Kandule has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korymotto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kandule has him pressed against the cage.

Korymotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kandule throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kandule shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korymotto sprawls well. Korymotto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kandule gets slowly back to his feet.
Korymotto throws a combination that misses

and Kandule counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kandule has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kandule is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korymotto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Korymotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korymotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korymotto wants it to stay on the feet.
Korymotto moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korymotto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kandule tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Kandule is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korymotto's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kandule throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pritong Kandule will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korymotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A big left from Korymotto misses.
Kandule fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korymotto throws a head kick that Kandule semi-blocks.
Korymotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Korymotto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kandule displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korymotto.
Korymotto slaps away a takedown attempt from Kandule, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korymotto shoots in and drives through. Kandule sprawls well.
Korymotto stuffs the takedown.
Ken Korymotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pritong Kandule.
Kandule throws a series of punches but Korymotto moves out of range.
Korymotto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kandule.
No luck for Kandule with that takedown attempt.
Kandule feints a jab promting Korymotto to slip. Kandule then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Korymotto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kandule is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandule leaves Korymotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kandule will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korymotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kandule gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korymotto.
Kandule misses with a left hand
and Korymotto counters with a head kick. That will keep Kandule thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Korymotto checks a leg kick.
Pritong Kandule is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kandule misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kandule has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korymotto finds it's way round the side to connect with Kandule's head.
Kandule looks for the body kick but Korymotto saw that one coming.
Kandule tries to clinch but Korymotto is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Korymotto as Kandule shoots in.
Korymotto misses with a body shot.
Kandule misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kandule clinches up with Korymotto and pushes him back against the cage.

Korymotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kandule fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korymotto avoids it really well and circles away.
Korymotto scores with a nice body kick.
Kandule closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korymotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kandule swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korymotto.
Korymotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kandule throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kandule stuffs the takedown attempt from Korymotto. Korymotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kandule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kandule tries to clinch up
and Korymotto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kandule's corner calls for a 1-2. Kandule obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Kandule forces Korymotto back against the cage and clinches.

Korymotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korymotto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Korymotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kandule.
Kandule displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korymotto.
Kandule closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korymotto circles away.
Kandule is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kandule throws a series of punches but Korymotto avoids them all with ease.
Ken Korymotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Korymotto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kandule looks to land a body kick but Korymotto moved away.
Kandule tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korymotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korymotto circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kandule misses with a takedown attempt - Korymotto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kandule dives in and grabs Korymotto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korymotto pushes down on Kandule's head and hops out.
Kandule misses with an uppercut. Korymotto saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Korymotto.

Kandule rushes Korymotto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korymotto prevents Kandule from breaking the clinch.

Korymotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korymotto scores with a shot to the body.
Korymotto checks the leg kick.
Kandule tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korymotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korymotto throws a sloppy head kick and Kandule moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korymotto throws a body punch but Kandule moves out of range.
Kandule on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korymotto. Korymotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Kandule misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kandule gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Korymotto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A leg kick checked by Korymotto.
Korymotto throws a sloppy head kick and Kandule moves out of range easily.
Kandule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korymotto defends it nicely.
Kandule fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korymotto leaves Kandule with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ken Korymotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pritong Kandule.
Korymotto misses with a wild body shot.
Korymotto misses with a wild body shot.
Korymotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Kandule takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kandule fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korymotto blocks a leg kick.
Korymotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Kandule circles away.
Kandule avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korymotto looks to land a combination but Kandule avoids it well.
Korymotto swings for the body but Kandule moves out of range.
Kandule moves away from the strike by Korymotto.
Korymotto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kandule tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korymotto swivels and escapes.

Kandule fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korymotto, pushing him back against the cage.
Kandule has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kandule wants to break free but Korymotto has control.

Kandule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kandule swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korymotto scores with a head kick.
Korymotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kandule manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Kandule or perhaps it was just good defense by Korymotto which made him look bad.

Kandule clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kandule's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kandule tries to circle away but Korymotto has him pinned against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kandule tries a body shot but Korymotto blocks it.

Korymotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korymotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kandule rushes Korymotto and presses him up against the cage.
Korymotto is trying to break free.
Korymotto dodges an elbow strike from Kandule.
Kandule keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korymotto's efforts to push away.
Kandule prevents Korymotto from breaking the clinch.
Korymotto is trying to break the clinch but Kandule is controlling him.
Kandule is trying to break the clinch but Korymotto has him pressed against the cage.
Korymotto is pressed up against the cage. Kandule has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korymotto down to the mat. Korymotto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kandule.
Kandule slips under a jab from Korymotto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kandule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korymotto defends it nicely.
Kandule misses with a few strikes there.
Kandule takes a kick to the side of the head.
Korymotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kandule connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Korymotto's hands.
Korymotto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kandule avoids it really well and circles away.
Korymotto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kandule is defended easily by Korymotto.
Kandule works over Korymotto's head and body with a nice combination.
Kandule tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korymotto swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Korymotto.
Kandule shoots in and drives through. Korymotto sprawls well.
Kandule misses with a takedown attempt - Korymotto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korymotto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kandule sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kandule tests Korymotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korymotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kandule swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korymotto.
Kandule pivots, looking for a leg kick but Korymotto is out of range and Kandule settles back down.
A combination from Kandule does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Korymotto lands but Kandule takes it in his stride.
Kandule wants to clinch up but Korymotto keeps it at a distance.
Kandule scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Korymotto takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pritong Kandule comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kandule has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pritong Kandule!
A very excited looking Pritong Kandule made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.