PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ongoto Kakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Somerville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kakala
vs
Somerville

165 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ongoto Kakala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Somerville!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kakala gets caught flat footed, as Somerville shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Somerville must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kakala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Somerville is one step ahead there.
Somerville tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakala is retaining full guard.

Kakala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Somerville doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Somerville manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakala, not yet.

Somerville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakala controlling Somerville's posture.
Kakala working a defensive guard here.

Kakala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Somerville looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakala, not yet.
Kakala trying to keep a closed guard but Somerville is proving a slippery customer.

Kakala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kakala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Somerville can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kakala is breathing heavily.
Somerville wants to pass the guard but Kakala is keeping the position.

Kakala has his foot on Somerville's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Somerville works his way back into a safe position though.

Somerville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakala, not yet.

Somerville gets to his feet. Kakala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Somerville drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somerville preventing the sweep.
Somerville wanted to stand there but Kakala had control of the position.
Kakala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Somerville!
Somerville tries to reverse the position but Kakala maintains control.

Kakala wants to finish this one by submission but Somerville is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kakala.
Somerville is looking to improve his position but Kakala isn't that keen on the idea.

Kakala is working for a guillotine from mount but Somerville frees his head quite easily.
Somerville really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Somerville can't escape the position.

Kakala with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somerville is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakala forces the positional change into back control.

Kakala working for a choke but Somerville is defending well.

Somerville is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kakala gets his way!

Kakala is looking for the choke from the back position but Somerville is controlling his hands well.
I would not like to be Somerville right now.

Kakala working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Somerville is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kakala has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Somerville taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ongoto Kakala!