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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Koefti (ranked 2934 p4p, 2693 weight class) and George Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koefti comes to the cage accompanied by IZ - E Ala E. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Olympic wrestler
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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 16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Koefti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koefti throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koefti defends it nicely.
Koefti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Koefti sprawls well.
Andre Koefti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Koefti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koefti pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith is pushing down on Koefti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koefti is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Koefti to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Koefti shrugs it off.
Smith wants to take his opponent's back but Koefti doesn't allow it.
Koefti working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Koefti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Koefti is having none of it.
Koefti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Koefti tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Koefti to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Koefti shrugs it off.
Smith looking to control but Koefti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koefti is trying to escape the mount.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Koefti manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koefti keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koefti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koefti tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koefti, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koefti tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koefti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koefti is holding Smith down, trying to stall.
Koefti regains half guard.
Smith wants to control but Koefti is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koefti controlling the position for now.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Koefti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Koefti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koefti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koefti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koefti wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Koefti is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koefti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith goes for a double leg but Koefti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koefti continues to drive forward.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koefti's waist but Koefti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Koefti.
Andre Koefti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Koefti throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Koefti.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koefti's guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Koefti is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Koefti defends it.
Koefti tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Koefti is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koefti controlling the position well.
Smith is thwarting Koefti's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koefti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koefti is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Koefti is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith trying to control the action but Koefti is working from the bottom.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koefti is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Koefti is defending well.
Koefti gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koefti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Koefti is having none of it.
Smith takes Koefti's back.
Smith tightening his grip on Koefti, looking for the choke.
Koefti trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Smith controlling well, preventing Koefti from escaping the position.
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Koefti defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koefti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Koefti preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Koefti is really stuck here.
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Koefti is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koefti defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koefti preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koefti throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith is looking to pass Koefti's guard but actually Koefti recovers to full guard.
Koefti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Koefti is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koefti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koefti tries to get out of the position.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koefti, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Koefti wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith trying to control the action but Koefti is working from the bottom.
Koefti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koefti is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Koefti is looking to improve his position.
Koefti tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koefti keeps working.
Koefti wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Koefti is having none of it.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Koefti is defending well.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Koefti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andre Koefti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koefti tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Koefti is defending well.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Koefti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koefti tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
George Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith is keen to just control but Koefti is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koefti looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Koefti misses with a head kick.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Koefti is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Koefti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith prevents Koefti from improving his position.
Smith is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koefti tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Smith!
George Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Andre Koefti had this to say: 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'.
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