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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piere Dolinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piere Dolinski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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152 lbs
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153 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talib Kweli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piere Dolinski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kweli wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolinski throwing strikes but missing.
Dolinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kweli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kweli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kweli working for submissions but it's allowed Dolinski to get to half guard.
Kweli tries to get to full guard but Dolinski has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolinski in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolinski pulls his head out easily.
Kweli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kweli.
Dolinski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kweli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dolinski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kweli can't keep his opponent in guard - Dolinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kweli tries to roll over but Dolinski keeps him under control.
Kweli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dolinski jumps into side control!
Dolinski trying to control the position but Kweli is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli is trying to improve his position.
Dolinski laying and praying for a moment but Kweli takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kweli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dolinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kweli.
Dolinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dolinski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kweli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kweli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kweli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kweli 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.
Kweli passes Dolinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dolinski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dolinski trying to hold on to Kweli's head to control him but Kweli postures up.
Kweli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Talib Kweli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dolinski gets the takedown into side control.
Kweli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kweli gets full guard.
Dolinski passes Kweli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dolinski trying to mount his opponent but Kweli defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kweli is pressing down on Dolinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dolinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kweli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dolinski has managed to get both his arms back between Kweli's legs - danger averted.
Dolinski preventing the sweep.
Kweli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dolinski has gone for a leg lock! Kweli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dolinski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kweli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kweli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dolinski is breathing heavily.
Dolinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kweli is aware though and is defending well.
Kweli wants to control from the top but Dolinski keeps moving.
Dolinski keeping full guard, as Kweli tries to pass.
Kweli is looking to work some ground and pound but Dolinski has wrist control.
Dolinski is trying to control the position but Kweli postures up.
Kweli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kweli throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Dolinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kweli controls the pace.
Kweli trying to control but Dolinski is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dolinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kweli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kweli.
Kweli trying to control but Dolinski is working from the bottom.
Dolinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kweli wants to pass the guard but Dolinski is keeping the position.
Kweli advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolinski is looking to reverse the position.
Kweli is trying to get an arm triangle but Dolinski is defending well.
Dolinski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kweli is looking to take a break and control but Dolinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kweli is trying to get an arm triangle but Dolinski is defending well.
Dolinski can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Kweli trying to control the action but Dolinski is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dolinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kweli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dolinski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kweli but great work by Dolinski.
Dolinski gets to mount! Kweli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dolinski wants to control the pace but Kweli is squirming around nicely.
Dolinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kweli kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kweli fails with the takedown
and Dolinski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dolinski wants to take a breather but Kweli is having none of it.
Dolinski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kweli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dolinski controlling the pace for now.
Dolinski prevents Kweli from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli tries to hold on but Dolinski pushes him away.
Kweli manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dolinski works his way into full mount!
Talib Kweli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dolinski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kweli because Dolinski loaded up on that one.
Dolinski trying to control but Kweli is having none of it.
Dolinski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kweli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kweli is trying to control Dolinski's posture but Dolinski avoids it.
Kweli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kweli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dolinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dolinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kweli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dolinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Dolinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolinski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dolinski keeping moving, preventing Kweli from controlling successfully.
Kweli connects with a couple of short punches.
Kweli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kweli looking to sit in guard and control but Dolinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kweli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kweli is pulling down on Dolinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Dolinski, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kweli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kweli working for a triangle but Dolinski defends it easily.
Kweli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dolinski passes into half guard.
Piere Dolinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kweli is looking for a sweep. Dolinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piere Dolinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kweli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Talib Kweli!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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