PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunecke has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Stroud
vs
Hunecke

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Hunecke!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunecke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Lee Stroud has been cut.
Stroud slips a jab and a cross from Hunecke.
Hunecke looks to land a right hand but Stroud moved out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stroud.

Stroud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunecke to the mat! Hunecke manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Stroud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroud trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunecke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stroud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroud wants to get up but he can't break Hunecke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Stroud gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hunecke misses with a double jab.
Hunecke looks gassed!
Stroud fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud throws a combination that misses
and Hunecke counters with a left and a right that stings Stroud.
Hunecke swinging wilding here.
Hunecke has his takedown stuffed

and Stroud counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hunecke is not content to let Stroud control the position.
Hunecke manages to get to full guard.
Hunecke wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunecke controlling Stroud's posture.

Stroud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunecke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroud is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stroud manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunecke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunecke trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Stroud trying to strike off his back.
Hunecke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunecke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stroud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunecke throws a big right hand that misses.

Stroud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunecke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunecke preventing the sweep.
Hunecke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is trying to control the position but Hunecke postures up.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Hunecke from controlling successfully.

Stroud looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunecke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunecke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Hunecke from controlling successfully.

Stroud looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stroud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunecke is one step ahead there.
Stroud working a defensive guard here.

That's four 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.
Stroud pulls Hunecke in close to prevent any damage.
Stroud is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hunecke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stroud looking for a guillotine here but Hunecke defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud striking off his back but it's not causing Hunecke any problems.
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 Lee Stroud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Stroud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stroud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stroud wants to clinch up but Hunecke keeps it at a distance.
Hunecke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunecke but Hunecke pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Stroud gets a takedown into half guard.
Hunecke wants to control but Stroud is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stroud is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunecke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunecke is looking for a sweep. Stroud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunecke is refusing to be controlled, as Stroud sits in half guard.
Stroud wants to pass the guard but Hunecke is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunecke is not content to let Stroud control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunecke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunecke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Stroud gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stroud tries to clinch but Hunecke moves away

and Hunecke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stroud trying to control from the bottom.
Hunecke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunecke is keen to just control but Stroud is a slippery customer.
Stroud wants to improve his position but Hunecke is controlling well.
Hunecke is keen to just control but Stroud is a slippery customer.
Lee Stroud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stroud moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke wants to control from the top but Stroud keeps moving.

Stroud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stroud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunecke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunecke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Stroud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stroud has his hands on Hunecke's head, controlling the position.
Hunecke postures up.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Hunecke from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Stroud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunecke stands up over Stroud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunecke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunecke trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Hunecke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Hunecke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stroud wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud drops his hands momentarily and Hunecke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stroud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stroud scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Stroud tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunecke is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stroud connects with a decent elbow.

Stroud has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hunecke is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Stroud yanks on the arm and Hunecke is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Stroud.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Stroud!