PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Waylon Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Ulrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franz Ulrick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mccoy
vs
Ulrick

207 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waylon Mccoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franz Ulrick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulrick scores with a shot to the body.
Ulrick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Franz Ulrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ulrick.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
Ulrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ulrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Mccoy misses its target.
Ulrick misses with a head kick.
Mccoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
Mccoy is looking for a counter combo.
Mccoy misses with a takedown attempt - Ulrick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
Ulrick connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ulrick.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
It looked like Mccoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses.
Mccoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses.
Ulrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Ulrick looks winded!
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mccoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ulrick.
Ulrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Ulrick with a nice cross.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccoy throwing a counter right hand but Ulrick manages to avoid it.
Ulrick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mccoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ulrick throws a head kick but Mccoy moves out of range.
Mccoy missing with a left hand there. Ulrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mccoy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ulrick circles away.
Ulrick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mccoy misses with a body shot.
Mccoy misses with the combination.
Mccoy avoids the head kick by Ulrick.
It looked like Mccoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ulrick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mccoy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mccoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waylon Mccoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
Ulrick lands a head kick!
Mccoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Ulrick tries a head kick but it misses.

Ulrick gets tackled into the cage by Mccoy. Mccoy maintains the clinch.
Ulrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Mccoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ulrick throws a head kick but Mccoy moves out of range.
Mccoy throws a series of punches but Ulrick avoids them all with ease.
Ulrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccoy throws a big counter combination but Ulrick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulrick throws a head kick but Mccoy moves out of range.
Mccoy appears to be looking for a big counter.

Mccoy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mccoy lands in his opponent's guard.
Ulrick is looking to stand back up but Mccoy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ulrick.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mccoy is working for a kimura but Ulrick is defending it quite comfortably.
Ulrick is looking to get back to is feet but Mccoy passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Ulrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
Ulrick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mccoy.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mccoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ulrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mccoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ulrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulrick throws a sloppy head kick and Mccoy moves out of range easily.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Ulrick.
Ulrick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy avoids the head kick by Ulrick.
Ulrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ulrick misses with a head kick.
Ulrick is breathing heavily.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses.
Ulrick throws a sloppy head kick and Mccoy moves out of range easily.
It looked like Mccoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mccoy rushes Ulrick and presses him up against the cage.

Mccoy pulls guard effortlessly.
Mccoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mccoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mccoy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ulrick throws a knee to the head but misses.

Mccoy manages to pull guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mccoy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mccoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mccoy blocks an elbow strike from Ulrick.
Mccoy is looking to take this one to the mat.

Mccoy gets control of Ulrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mccoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrick is fighting to break Mccoy's control of his arms but Mccoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccoy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ulrick presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Mccoy.

Mccoy pulls guard effortlessly.
Ulrick prevents Mccoy from getting back to his feet.
Mccoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccoy is working hard here to advance position.
Mccoy has control of Ulrick's left arm, preventing Ulrick from doing any damage.
Ulrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mccoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mccoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ulrick's guard.

Ulrick scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mccoy misses with a two punch combination.
Mccoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccoy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUlrick.
Mccoy tries to bum rush Ulrick with a series of wild strikes but Ulrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ulrick misses the shot to the body.
Mccoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ulrick.
A head kick from Ulrick lands but Mccoy takes it in his stride.
Ulrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mccoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulrick misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Mccoy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mccoy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ulrick quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ulrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ulrick is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waylon Mccoy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mccoy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ulrick quickly recovers to half guard.
Mccoy prevents Ulrick from standing back up.
Mccoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mccoy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ulrick to regain full guard.
Mccoy stops Ulrick from standing up.
Mccoy chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mccoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ulrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Ulrick has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy is looking to counter punch.
Franz Ulrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mccoy throws a series of punches but Ulrick moves out of range.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses.
Ulrick throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mccoy to counter with a crisp jab.

Ulrick tries to sprawl but Mccoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ulrick tries to kick Mccoy off in order to stand up. Mccoy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mccoy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mccoy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ulrick down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrick tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Mccoy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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!
Mccoy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ulrick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mccoy punishing his opponent with strikes.

Mccoy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrick is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mccoy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ulrick's face.

Mccoy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mccoy punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulrick squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mccoy lands a couple of good shots and Ulrick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ulrick grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mccoy lands punches and elbows.
Mccoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ulrick trying to get back to his feet but Mccoy is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waylon Mccoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccoy 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waylon Mccoy!