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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Meirelles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Hinrichts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Meirelles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dieter Hinrichts's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Meirelles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Hinrichts!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinrichts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hinrichts enables Meirelles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hinrichts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Meirelles preventing the sweep.
Meirelles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinrichts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meirelles is pushing down on Hinrichts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hinrichts is fighting to maintain full guard but Meirelles has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meirelles is looking to take a break and control but Hinrichts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meirelles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Meirelles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Meirelles throwing shots but Hinrichts is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinrichts is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriel Meirelles just wasn't active enough.
Meirelles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hinrichts throws a series of punches but Meirelles moves out of range.
Meirelles throws a series of punches but Hinrichts moves out of range.
No joy there for Hinrichts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hinrichts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hinrichts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meirelles.
Hinrichts is looking to land body kicks.
Meirelles dodges the punch combination from Hinrichts.
Hinrichts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meirelles swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hinrichts.
Meirelles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hinrichts avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meirelles circles away quickly and effectively.
Hinrichts misses with a low kick as Meirelles jumps back.
Meirelles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hinrichts thows a body shot but no joy.
Meirelles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hinrichts did well to prevent Meirelles getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinrichts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meirelles.
Meirelles is nestled in close to Hinrichts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meirelles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hinrichts is not content to let Meirelles control the position.
Meirelles trying to pass the guard but Hinrichts defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meirelles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Meirelles trying to control from half guard but Hinrichts is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriel Meirelles just wasn't active enough.
No joy there for Hinrichts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hinrichts misses with a two punch combination.
Meirelles tries for a takedown but Hinrichts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Meirelles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinrichts misses with a hook
and Meirelles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Meirelles postures up in Hinrichts's guard and throws a big left but Hinrichts blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meirelles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hinrichts wants to get back to his feet but Meirelles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hinrichts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meirelles.
Meirelles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meirelles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinrichts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinrichts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meirelles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meirelles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meirelles stops Hinrichts from standing up.
Hinrichts looks gassed!
Meirelles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meirelles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hinrichts circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Meirelles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meirelles leaves Hinrichts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meirelles slips a jab from Hinrichts.
Dieter Hinrichts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hinrichts does no damage.
Meirelles looks for a takedown but Hinrichts sprawls well.
Meirelles fails with a takedown attempt.
Hinrichts fails to land with a series of punches.
Hinrichts misses with a hook.
Meirelles throws a series of punches but Hinrichts moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Meirelles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meirelles shoots for a takedown but Hinrichts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Meirelles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinrichts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hinrichts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meirelles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hinrichts looks to land a left hand but Meirelles moved out of range nicely.
Hinrichts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hinrichts throws a series of punches but Meirelles moves out of range.
Hinrichts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meirelles staying out of range there.
Hinrichts is breathing heavily.
Meirelles lands a jab to Hinrichts's midsection.
Hinrichts tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts misses with a low kick.
Hinrichts throws a combination. Meirelles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Hinrichts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hinrichts checks a low kick from Meirelles.
Meirelles just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Meirelles.
Hinrichts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meirelles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hinrichts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hinrichts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meirelles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hinrichts throws a leg kick that misses.
Hinrichts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meirelles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meirelles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meirelles just misses with a punch to the body.
Hinrichts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Meirelles throws a low kick but Hinrichts avoids it.
Meirelles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hinrichts.
Gabriel Meirelles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hinrichts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hinrichts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Meirelles.
Meirelles slips a jab and a cross from Hinrichts.
Hinrichts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hinrichts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts misses with a hook.
Meirelles slips a jab from Hinrichts.
Meirelles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hinrichts tries to work over Meirelles's front leg with a kick but Meirelles checks it.
Hinrichts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meirelles misses with a body kick.
Hinrichts misses with a hook
letting Meirelles counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Meirelles there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Hinrichts.
Hinrichts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meirelles counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Hinrichts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Meirelles throws a series of punches but Hinrichts avoids them all with ease.
Hinrichts throws a sloppy head kick and Meirelles moves out of range easily.
Dieter Hinrichts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hinrichts thows a body shot but no joy.
Hinrichts tries to bum rush Meirelles with a series of wild strikes but Meirelles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hinrichts misses with a low kick.
Meirelles tries to work over Hinrichts's front leg with a kick but Hinrichts checks it.
Hinrichts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meirelles manages to avoid it.
Meirelles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hinrichts.
Hinrichts misses with a jab to the body
and Meirelles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meirelles lands the left hand.
Hinrichts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meirelles lands a right hook to the body.
Hinrichts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meirelles misses with a series of wild punches.
Hinrichts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meirelles throws out the jab.
Hinrichts throws a right and a left that Meirelles avoids nicely.
Meirelles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meirelles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hinrichts was well out of range. Poor timing from Meirelles.
Meirelles tries to land a leg kick but Hinrichts saw it coming and moves away.
Meirelles connects with an inside leg kick.
Meirelles moves out of range of the body kick from Hinrichts.
Meirelles slips a straight right by Hinrichts.
Meirelles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meirelles connects with a leg kick. Hinrichts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hinrichts misses with a kick to the body.
Hinrichts lands a nice shot to the body.
Meirelles dodges the punch combination from Hinrichts.
Decent striking displayed by Meirelles there.
Meirelles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meirelles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Meirelles gets a takedown into half guard.
Hinrichts is not content to let Meirelles control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meirelles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meirelles wants to pass to mount but Hinrichts is defending the position.
Meirelles drops an elbow to the side of Hinrichts's head.
Meirelles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hinrichts!
Meirelles sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Meirelles punching from mount but Hinrichts doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Meirelles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hinrichts is looking to escape.
Hinrichts is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinrichts is bucking up trying to escape but Meirelles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Meirelles looking to ground and pound but Hinrichts is blocking nicely.
Meirelles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meirelles throws some wild stikes that Hinrichts manages to avoid easily.
Meirelles punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meirelles looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
Meirelles looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Meirelles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meirelles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Meirelles!
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