Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 37
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Brogue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sunderland momentarily.
Brogue has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brogue moves away from the strike by Sunderland. #CL#
Sunderland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sunderland.
Sunderland tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Sunderland back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brogue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sunderland walks away with a smile on his face. Brogue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brogue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sunderland loads up on a big right hand but Brogue slips the punch.
Brogue throws out a counter right but Sunderland avoids it with no problem.
Brogue throws a body punch but Sunderland moves out of range.
Sunderland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sunderland rushes Brogue and presses him up against the cage.
Sunderland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brogue fails to pull guard.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Sunderland. #T1#
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sunderland on the inside.
Sunderland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunderland misses with the head strike.
Sunderland misses with a body punch.
Sunderland misses with a body punch.
Brogue drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donal Brogue.
Sunderland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
Brogue tries to pull guard but Sunderland holds him up against the cage and eventually Brogue drops back down to his feet.
Sunderland lands a body punch.
Brogue is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Brogue blocks an uppercut.
Sunderland throws a punch but it's blocked by Brogue.
Sunderland tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sunderland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Sunderland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brogue is trying to drag Sunderland to the mat but Sunderland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sunderland lands a hook that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Sunderland stops a takedown attempt from Brogue.
Sunderland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brogues head.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunderland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Sunderland. #T3#
A body shot lands from Sunderland.
Brogue looks winded!
Brogue prevents a body shot from Sunderland.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sunderland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sunderland lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunderland.
Sunderland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brogue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sunderland prevents it.
Brogue blocking some punches.
Sunderland leaning against his opponent.
Sunderland tries a body shot but Brogue blocks it.
Sunderland lands a nice uppercut.
Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sunderland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sunderland.
Brogue blocking some punches.
Brogue wants a takedown.
Sunderland is stalling here.
Sunderland taking a breather.
Brogue is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sunderland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brogues head.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sunderland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brogue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sunderland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sunderland is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brogue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sunderland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brogue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Sunderland. #CL#
Sunderland has closed the distance and engaged Brogue in a clinch.
Brogue jumps guard but Sunderland stands there with Brogue around his waist. Brogue gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sunderland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Sunderland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brogue is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Sunderland.
Brogue looking for a takedown.
Sunderland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brogue can do to turn this around?#T1#
Brogue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sunderland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steve Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donal Brogue.
Brogue is looking to break free of the clinch but Sunderland has double underhooks.
Sunderland gets through Brogue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brogue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sunderland prevents it.
Brogue is breathing heavily.
Brogue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sunderland prevents it.
Sunderland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunderland pushes Brogue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sunderland tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Sunderland back against the cage.
Sunderland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brogue is trying to pull guard but Sunderland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brogue tries for a takedown but Sunderland manages to get underhooks.
Sunderland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Sunderland scores with a hook to the body.
Brogue blocking some punches.
Sunderland digs a right hand into Brogue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brogue's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunderland.
Sunderland digs a right hand underneath Brogue's ribcage. Brogue let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brogue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sunderland.
Sunderland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sunderland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunderland tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunderland. #T3#
Brogue wants a takedown but no success here.
Sunderland stalling the fight.
Sunderland works on Brogue's body with a couple of short punches.
Sunderland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunderland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brogues head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sunderland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sunderland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sunderland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunderland tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Sunderland back against the cage.
Sunderland slowing the pace effectively.
Sunderland scores with a shot to the side of Brogue's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunderland.
Sunderland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Sunderland swings wildly with an uppercut but Brogue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunderland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sunderland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sunderland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brogue's elbow.
Sunderland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sunderland is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brogue wants to take the fight to the mat but Sunderland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sunderland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brogue's elbow.
Sunderland lands a left hand.
A short right from Sunderland.
Sunderland presses Brogue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sunderland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sunderland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Sunderland takes the fight into the clinch.
Sunderland scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunderland.
Sunderland gets through Brogue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunderland.
Brogue is trying to drag Sunderland to the mat but Sunderland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunderland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brogue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sunderland throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Sunderland to work. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunderland.
A nice left hand lands by Sunderland.
Sunderland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Sunderland.
A right handed body shot lands from Sunderland.
Brogue tries to score a body lock takedown but Sunderland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sunderland tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sunderland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sunderland lands with a short shot to the head.
Brogue is looking for a takedown.
Steve Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donal Brogue.
Sunderland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brogue backwards. #T2#
Sunderland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sunderland.
Still in the clinch, Sunderland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sunderland tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Sunderland back against the cage.
Sunderland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunderland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sunderland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sunderland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sunderland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sunderland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve Sunderland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Sunderland.
Sunderland can't find room to land a body shot as Brogue controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Sunderland. #ROC#
Brogue is rocked!
Sunderland lands a left hand.
Brogue is still on wobbly legs! Can Sunderland finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Sunderland fails to land.
Steve Sunderland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sunderland presses Brogue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sunderland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brogue or not.
Sunderland lands with a right to the head.
Sunderland lands a body punch.
Sunderland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Sunderland lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunderland.
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!
Sunderland misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sunderland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Sunderland lands a body punch.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunderland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sunderland pushes Brogue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Sunderland.
Sunderland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sunderland - that landed with a thud.
Brogue takes a shot to the head.
Donal Brogue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sunderland scores with a hook to the body.
Sunderland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brogue seems to have recovered his senses.
Sunderland is leaning against Brogue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sunderland works on Brogue's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Sunderland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sunderland 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Sunderland!
A relieved looking Steve Sunderland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 33 New Era
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Brogue slips the punch.
Brogue avoids the head kick by Reed.
Brogue is looking for the big counter here.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Donk. Brogue catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Brogue slips a jab from Reed.
Reed connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Donal Brogue has been cut.
Brogue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.#CL2#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Brogue has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Brogue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brogue moves away.
As Reed backs off Brogue throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Reed. #T1##TD2#
Brogue gets a takedown into half guard.
Brogue throwing shots but Reed is blocking nicely.
Brogue scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brogue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brogue lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Reed is in trouble now - Brogue has advanced to mount!
Brogue landing punches.
Reed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brogue on the ground.
Brogue working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brogue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brogue working the ground and pound effectively.
Brogue thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brogue lands a couple of good shots and Reed has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Reed covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brogue softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brogue scores with punches to the body.
Brogue throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Brogue scores with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brogue lands with a hammerfist to the side of Reed's head.
Brogue looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Brogue is hanging on to Reed's back as he tries to escape.
Reed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brogue.
Reed trying to get back to his feet but Brogue is in full control for now.
Brogue connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Reed to escape the position.
Reed trying to get back to his feet but Brogue is in full control for now.
Reed grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
Reed has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brogue.
Brogue lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Brogue connects with a couple of big shots that have Reed covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Reed! Brogue fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donal Brogue!

Event: HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Aube misses with a lunging right hand
and Brogue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aube shoots in for a takedown but Brogue shows good takedown defense.
Brogue scores with a one two! Aube had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pascal Aube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aube shoots and misses
and Brogue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aube misses with a hook to the body
and Brogue counters with a nice uppercut.
Aube shoots and misses
and Brogue counters with a series of strikes. Aube will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Aube.
No joy there for Brogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aube doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brogue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aube misses with a takedown attempt
and Aube takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brogue stuffs the takedown.
Brogue jabs Aube to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aube drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
A left and a right from Brogue both land. Nice combination.
Aube shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brogue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brogue jabs Aube to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aube gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brogue counters with a left and a right that stings Aube.
Aube looks winded!
Brogue scores with a shot to the body.
Aube fails with the takedown
and Brogue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brogue lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brogue works Aube's body with a nice hook.
Brogue is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brogue misses with a double jab. #T2#
Aube takes one on the button.
Brogue connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aube misses with a takedown
and Brogue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brogue throws a right hand that Aube ducks under and follows up with a left that Aube also avoids with ease.
Brogue scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aube takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aube shoots in for a double leg but Brogue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aube with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brogue counters with a three punch combo that has Aube backing up. Aube nods at Brogue to acknowledge the strikes.
Aube takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brogue pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aube back to the cage. Brogue follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aube takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Aube misses with a takedown attempt - Brogue sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aube tries for a takedown but Brogue circles away easily
and Brogue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brogue!
Brogue lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aube backs up against the cage.
Brogue moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aube gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brogue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brogue scores with a one two! Aube had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brogue moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aube with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brogue counters with a left and a right that stings Aube.
Aube is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brogue is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aube.
Brogue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brogue is working the combinations to good effect here.
Aube looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brogue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brogue closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brogue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brogue!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brogue lands a jab-cross combination.
Aube gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brogue counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donal Brogue dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brogue lands a jab to Aube's midsection.
Aube shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brogue counters with a left and a right that stings Aube.
We've been informed that Aube has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aube misses with a takedown
and Brogue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aube fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brogue went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Aube.
Brogue scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aube throws a combination that misses
and Brogue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aube gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brogue counters with a three punch combo that has Aube backing up. Aube nods at Brogue to acknowledge the strikes.
Aube is breathing heavily.#T1#
Aube shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brogue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brogue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brogue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aube can do to turn this around?
Brogue throws a series of strikes that have Aube backpedaling.
Brogue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aube has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Brogue.
Brogue lands a nice shot to the body.
Aube punishes Brogue's body with a nice straight punch.
Donal Brogue is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Brogue scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aube takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donal Brogue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Brogue looks to land a combination but Aube avoids it well.
A left and a right from Brogue both land. Nice combination.
Brogue scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aube shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brogue sprawls well. Brogue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aube gets slowly back to his feet.
Brogue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Brogue scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Aube with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Aube shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brogue as he jumps to the side.
Brogue shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aube eats them both and turns towards Brogue to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Donal Brogue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brogue scores with a jab to the head.
Brogue scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aube with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brogue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aube slips a jab and a cross from Brogue.
Brogue cracks a nice hook into Aube's ribs.
Aube shoots in for a double leg but Brogue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brogue looks to land a combination but Aube avoids it well.
And Aube tries to counter it with a takedown but Brogue pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4##TD2#
Brogue gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aube to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brogue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aube is controlling him.
Aube is pushing down on Brogue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brogue is fighting to maintain full guard but Aube has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Aube seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Aube is looking for a kimura here.
Brogue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aube on the ground.
Brogue trying to hold on to Aube's head to control him but Aube postures up.
Aube trying to pass the guard but Brogue defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donal Brogue dominated that second round.
That's time! Brogue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aube has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aube with a poor takedown
letting Brogue counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Brogue both land. Nice combination.
Aube throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brogue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aube gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aube shoots and misses
and Brogue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brogue misses with the combination.
Aube takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brogue displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Aube fails with a takedown attempt.
Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Aube.
Brogue misses with a double jab.
Brogue is looking to wear down Aube with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aube shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brogue scores with a decent looking hook.
Brogue moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aube with a poor takedown
and Brogue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aube with a poor takedown
and Brogue counters with a right hand to the body.
Brogue lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brogue.
Brogue looks to land a combination but Aube avoids it well. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brogue scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brogue lands a jab-cross combination.
Aube shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brogue as he avoids it easily.
Brogue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aube.
Sloppy strikes from Brogue. Those never looked like landing.
Aube takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brogue's corner calls for a 1-2. Brogue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aube has his takedown stuffed
and Brogue counters with a right hand to the body.
Brogue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brogue is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Aube takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aube doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brogue counters with a straight right hand.
Brogue lands a nice hook to Aube's body. Aube takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Aube dives in and scores a takedown into Brogue's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aube preventing the sweep.
Aube trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brogue is looking to stand up but Aube isn't so interested in that idea.
Aube is pushing down on Brogue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brogue is fighting to maintain full guard but Aube has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brogue wants to get back to full guard.
Aube moves nicely into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Aube looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Aube has hold of Brogue's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Brogue seems comfortable defending it but Aube has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Brogue is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Brogue is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aube couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pascal Aube!

Event: HFC 23 Johnson vs. Brogue
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Johnson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson .#CUT#
It looks like Donal Brogue has been cut.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Brogue's head but Brogue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brogue looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Brogue misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Brogue manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Brogue.
Brogue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Brogue does no damage.
Brogue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brogue misses with a wild combination.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Brogue is out of range.
Brogue wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brogue looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Brogue tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donal Brogue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Brogue slips the punch.
Brogue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brogue misses with a two punch combination.
Brogue takes a swing at Johnson 's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brogue blocks an uppercut.
Brogue is trying to break free.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson works on Brogue's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brogue blocking some punches. #T3#
Brogue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson .
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brogue is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogue.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
A short left from Johnson .
Brogue can't break the clinch.
Brogue is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Brogue working hard to break the clinch.
Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brogue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brogue blocking some punches. #T4#
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Johnson .
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Brogue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Brogue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brogue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Brogue.
Brogue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brogue misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donal Brogue's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brogue on the side of the head.
Brogue misses with the combination.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brogue manages to avoid it.
Brogue misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Brogue manages to avoid it.
Brogue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogue misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brogues jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brogue misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Brogue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Brogue is breathing heavily.
Brogue fails to land with a series of punches.
Brogue looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Brogue's ribs.
Brogue moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brogue can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Brogue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Brogue's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Donal Brogue's cut even more.
Brogue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson .
Johnson throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brogue takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Johnson tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson pushes Brogue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Brogue controls the action.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dwayne Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson pushes Brogue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brogue is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson . #T3#
Nice body punch from Johnson .
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Johnson .
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson .
Johnson lands a right hand. #ROC#
Brogue is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson .
Brogue is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Brogue is trying to break free.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson .
Brogue is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Brogue seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Johnson lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Brogue's ribcage. Brogue let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Johnson .
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Johnson .
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogue.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson pushes Brogue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donal Brogue's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Brogue missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brogue swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range. #CL#
Johnson clinches up with Brogue and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogue.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brogues head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Brogue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brogue's elbow.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson gets through Brogue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson .
Brogue is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson . #CUT#
The cut above Donal Brogue's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Brogue misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson .
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Brogue.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Brogue takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Brogue's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Brogue drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson !
Dwayne Johnson retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dwayne Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 20 Calypso vs. Johnson
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Stander moves into the clinch successfully.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Stander.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stander has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Brogue breaks the clinch.
Stander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Stander has been cut.
Brogue walks into a left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Brogue. #ROC#
Stander is rocked!
Brogue cracks Stander with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stander is still on wobbly legs! Can Brogue finish him?
Brogue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stander lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brogue avoids the head kick by Stander.
Brogue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stander shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brogue tries to bum rush Stander with a series of wild strikes but Stander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stander seems to have recovered his senses.
Brogue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stander.
Nice uppercut there from Stander.
Donal Brogue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Brogue takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogue. #T1#
Stander misses with a punch on the inside.
Brogue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stander tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brogue tries to score a body lock takedown but Stander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stander throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stander struggles to land a body shot inside as Brogue controls his hands.
Stander tries to pull guard but Brogue won't allow it.
Stander struggles to land a body shot inside as Brogue controls his hands.
Stander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brogue stops a takedown attempt from Stander.
Stander misses with the head strike.
Stander fails to pull guard.
Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Stander.#T2#
Stander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stander tries a body shot but Brogue blocks it.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Stander.
Stander has Brogue pressed against the ropes, preventing Brogue from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brogue just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brogue dodges an elbow strike from Stander.
Stander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stander tries a body shot but Brogue blocks it.
Stander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brogue.
Stander misses with an elbow over the top.
Brogue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stander.
Brogue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stander lands a hook that snaps the head of Brogue backwards. #T3#
A short right from Brogue.
Brogue avoids a wild elbow strike from Stander.
A right hook to the body lands for Brogue.
Stander lands a nice uppercut.
Stander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brogue after a bit of a struggle.
Stander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brogue working hard to break the clinch.
Brogue has had enough of the clinch but Stander keeps him there for the moment.
Stander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brogue walks away with a smile on his face. Stander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brogue connects with a body shot.
Brogue connects with a body shot that sends Stander's belly button to the back.
Brogue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brogue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Brogue moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Brogue gets caught flat footed, as Stander shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Stander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stander 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.
Stander chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Stander stands up and waves to Brogue to follow him.
Brogue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brogue duly obliges.
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 Donal Brogue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Stander's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brogue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brogue moves away.
Brogue clobbers Stander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brogue circles away quickly and effectively.
Stander misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Stander misses.
A punch combination from Brogue misses.
Stander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brogue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogue thuds his right hand into Stander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stander. Brogue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donal Brogue is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Brogue works over Stander's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Stander drives through with a takedown into Brogue's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Stander drops back looking for a leg! Brogue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brogue manages to kick Stander off! Stander jumps back into Brogue's guard.
Brogue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stander.
Brogue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stander on the ground.
Stander controlling from the top position. #T2#
Brogue keeping moving, preventing Stander from controlling successfully.
Stander 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.
Stander wants to control from the top but Brogue keeps moving.
Brogue wants to stand but Stander is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stander slips a jab and a cross from Brogue. #T3#
Stander throws a head kick but Brogue moves out of range.
Brogue lands a nice looking body shot.
Stander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brogue. That did some damage!
No joy there for Brogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Brogue.
Brogue throws a right hand that misses
letting Stander counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stander.
Brogue wants to clinch up but Stander keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Brogue misses its intended target.
It seemed like Stander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brogue misses with a body shot.
A jab from Brogue does it's job there.#T4#
Brogue scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brogue.
Stander throws a solid leg kick but Brogue takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stander.
Brogue checks a low kick from Stander.
Brogue misses with a few strikes there.
Stander cracks Brogue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brogue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brogue throws a series of punches but Stander avoids them all with ease.
Donal Brogue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stander! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brogue throws a nice looking combination but Stander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stander thuds his right hand into Brogue's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stander moves out of range as Brogue strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donal Brogue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Stander's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brogue ducks under a wild hook from Stander.
Brogue misses with a double jab.
Stander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stander throws a looping overhand right but Brogue ducks down to avoid it.
Brogue takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Donal Brogue has been cut.
Brogue throws a combination that misses
and Stander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stander slips under a jab from Brogue.
Stander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Brogue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogue moves forwards but Stander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Brogue misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brogue throws a right and a left that Stander avoids nicely.
Brogue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stander throws the kick towards the body but Brogue avoids it.#T1#
Donk. Stander catches Brogue right on the button with a cross.
Stander cracks Brogue with a good jab.
Brogue checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brogue throws a hook to the side of Stander's head but Stander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stander cracks Brogue with a good jab.
Brogue closes the distance but Stander moves to the side
and Stander counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Brogue is rocked!
No joy there for Brogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stander feints a counter leg kick.
Brogue slips a jab and a cross from Stander.
It looked like Brogue was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brogue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brogue throws a hook but Stander avoids it easily.#T2#
Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stander follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brogue feints a jab promting Stander to slip. Brogue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stander shoots in for a takedown but Brogue shows good takedown defense.
Stander doesn't manage to clinch there - Brogue circles away.
Brogue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brogue tries to bum rush Stander with a series of wild strikes but Stander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stander counters with a body kick.
Stander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brogue takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Stander has closed the distance and engaged Brogue in a clinch.
Brogue blocks a body shot from Stander.
Nice body punch from Stander - that landed with a thud.
Bobby Stander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brogue.
Stander tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stander is struggling to control the position.
Brogue dodges an elbow strike from Stander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stander.
Brogue is trying to break free.
Stander pushes Brogue back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brogue avoiding damage as Stander throws knees to the body. #T4#
Stander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brogue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stander keeps control of Brogue as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Brogue breaks from the clinch.
Stander misses with a head kick.
Stander misses with a hook to the body
and Stander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brogue circles away.
Donal Brogue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brogue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Stander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brogue 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donal Brogue!

Event: HFC 16 Calypso vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Brogue darts in and clinches Calypso up against the cage.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calypso.
Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brogue is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calypso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brogue working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brogue wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogue.
Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Donal Brogue has been cut.#T1#
Calypso lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Brogue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Brogue.
Calypso fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Calypso has managed to clinch.
Calypso tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calypso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brogue's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here.
Calypso working aggressively here. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calypso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calypso lands a nice uppercut.
Calypso lands a body shot.
Brogue is looking to break free of the clinch but Calypso has double underhooks.
Brogue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brogue is trying to push Calypso away but Calypso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calypso scores with a shoulder strike.
Brogue blocking some punches.
Calypso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calypso has Brogue pressed against the cage. #T3#
Brogue is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brogue can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brogue is trying to push Calypso away but Calypso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Brogue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calypso lands with a left to the head.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brogue is trying to force a seperation but Calypso has the dominant position.
Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Brogue is trying to break the clinch but Calypso has him pressed against the cage.
Brogue is working for takedown but Calypso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Calypso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calypso stalling the fight.
Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Calypso.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike.
Brogue blocks a body shot from Calypso.
A right hook to the body lands for Calypso.
Brogue letting Calypso take a breather here.
Brogue tries to break free but Calypso pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twist Calypso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donal Brogue'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.
#R2#
Brogue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calypso tries to clinch but Brogue is having none of it.
Calypso tries to clinch but Brogue is having none of it. #CL#
Calypso has Brogue up against the cage in a clinch.
Calypso scores with a shoulder strike.
Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Brogue is trying to break free.
Calypso blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso.
Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Brogue manages to break the clinch.
Calypso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calypso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calypso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brogue swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Calypso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brogue, pushing him back against the cage.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Donal Brogue's cut even more.
Calypso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Calypso pushes Brogue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brogue is trying to push Calypso away but Calypso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calypso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Twist Calypso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brogue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calypso fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Calypso has Brogue up against the cage in a clinch.
Brogue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calypso pulls his leg out and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Brogue.
Twist Calypso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL#
Calypso clinches up with Brogue and pushes him back against the cage.
Calypso taking a breather.
Calypso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calypso misses with the head strike.
Calypso prevents Brogue from breaking the clinch.
Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brogue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calypso is defending well.
Twist Calypso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donal Brogue.
A hook to the body from Calypso.
Brogue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Brogue uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Calypso.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Brogue letting Calypso take a breather here.
Calypso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Calypso seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Calypso lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calypso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twist Calypso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donal Brogue's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Brogue.
Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Brogue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calypso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brogue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogue circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Calypso has managed to clinch.
Calypso has Brogue pressed against the cage, preventing Brogue from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calypso holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Brogue is trying to push Calypso away but Calypso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Brogue's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogue.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Calypso.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Brogue is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brogue wants to get back to striking at distance but Calypso won't allow it.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Calypso slows down the pace here.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calypso has Brogue pressed against the cage.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Twist Calypso.
Brogue looks to land a combination but Calypso avoids it well.
Brogue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calypso manages to avoid it.
Brogue closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3##CL#
Calypso pushes Brogue up against the cage in a clinch.
Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calypso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brogue's efforts to push away.
Brogue is trying to break free.
Brogue is trying to break free.
Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Brogue is trying to force a seperation but Calypso has the dominant position.#T4#
Calypso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brogues head.
Calypso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calypso.
Twist Calypso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calypso just leaning against Brogue, taking a breather.
Brogue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Donal Brogue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brogue working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calypso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Calypso just leaning against Brogue, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twist Calypso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calypso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twist Calypso!
Twist Calypso retains his welterweight title!

Event: HFC 12 Roberts vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Brogue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brogue shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Brogue to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brogue lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brogue.
Brogue bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Brogue drops Roberts with a left right combo! Brogue follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brogue working the ground and pound.
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brogue postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brogue cracks Roberts with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brogue immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Roberts is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brogue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donal Brogue!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Brogue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Brogue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brogue moves away from the strike by Ali.
Brogue looks to land a combination. Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ali takes a swing at Brogue's ribcage but misses.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brogue looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brogue throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donal Brogue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a series of punches but Brogue moves out of range.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Brogue misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Brogue shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brogue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Brogue slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Brogue.
Brogue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Brogue moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Ali misses.
Brogue ducks under a wild hook from Ali.#CL#
Ali moves into the clinch 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!#BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Ali works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Brogue misses.
Brogue with a jab.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brogue lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Brogue misses.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Brogue manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Brogue misses with a wild combination.
Brogue tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brogue lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Brogue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters with a series of strikes. Brogue will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brogue looks winded!
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brogue was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Brogue throws a counter combo.
Ali scores with a head kick. Brogue tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Brogue tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brogue has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brogue throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Brogue is looking for the big counter here.
Brogue misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Ali walks into a left hand.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brogue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
As Ali backs off Brogue throws a huge counter combo but Ali manages to avoid it all.
Brogue throws a series of strikes that have Ali backpedaling.
Brogue swinging wildly here.
Ali tries to bum rush Brogue with a series of wild strikes but Brogue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brogue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brogue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brogue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Brogue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brogue closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donal Brogue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brogue misses with a few strikes there.
Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Brogue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Ali.
Brogue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brogue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brogue defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Ali lands.
Brogue catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a body shot
and Brogue counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Brogue sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Ali's defenses. It connects perfectly with Ali's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donal Brogue!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1##KD2#
Brogue drops Padilla with a right and a left! Brogue comes rushing in but Padilla regains his composure and manages to keep Brogue in guard. #ROC2#
Padilla is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Padilla has been cut.
Brogue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Padilla is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Padilla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brogue throws a big elbow that misses.
Brogue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Padilla is controlling Brogue's posture.#SUB#
Padilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brogue is aware though and is defending well.
Brogue wanted to stand there but Padilla had control of the position. #SU2#
Padilla is working an open guard so Brogue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brogue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brogue knocks out Padilla with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Brogue before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Brogue picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donal Brogue!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Wade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brogue is fending him off so far but Wade persists. Nope, Brogue circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Brogue. Those never looked like landing.
Brogue scores with a one two! Wade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Wade has been cut.
Brogue gets in close and tags Wade with a short punch that almost sends Wade to the mat! Oh Wade is in big trouble! He turns his back on Brogue, trying to create some distance but Brogue rushes him, striking wildly and Wade goes down! The referee tackles Brogue into the cage to end the fight! Brogue is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donal Brogue!

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