Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 364 - Bol Vs Gunner
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.
Quigley is looking for a counter combo.
Tokugawa 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.#CL2#
Tokugawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quigley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Quigley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the head.
Quigley takes a shot to the head.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Quigley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Quigley.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quigley misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Quigley blocks it.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Quigley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quigley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
I was talking to Quigley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
Tokugawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Quigley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Quigley.
Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
Tokugawa working aggressively here. #BC#
Quigley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tokugawa blocks a jab.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
Quigley misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tokugawa! But no joy.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.#T2#
Tokugawa is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Quigley slips the punch.
Quigley has a takedown stuffed.
Tokugawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quigley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quigley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Tokugawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quigley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Quigley.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Quigley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokugawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
Quigley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokugawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Tokugawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quigley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Tokugawa lands a big right hand that sends Quigley crashing to the mat! Tokugawa stays standing though and waves Quigley back to his feet!#ROC2#Quigley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tokugawa closes the distance and clinches.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quigley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quigley tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Tokugawa.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
Tokugawa gets through Quigley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minato Tokugawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Quigley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tokugawa misses with a hook.
Quigley missing with a left hand there. Tokugawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Quigley stumbling backwards into the cage! Quigley bounces back off the cage towards Tokugawa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tokugawa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tokugawa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Minato Tokugawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 355 -
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quigley.
Quigley throwing a counter right hand but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quigley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quigley.
Gunner misses with the combination.
Quigley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quigley throws a big counter combination but Gunner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Quigley moves out of range easily.
Quigley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Quigley counters with a crisp one two that drops Gunner! Quigley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gunner to his feet! Gunner is in big trouble!
Quigley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A big right from Quigley misses.
Gunner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Gunner is rocked!
Quigley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunner sprawls well. Gunner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quigley gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##KD#
Quigley cracks Gunner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gunner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Quigley finish him?
Gunner is still on wobbly legs! Can Quigley finish him?
Quigley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunner.
Gunner seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunner scores with a jab to the body.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner tries to clinch but Quigley is having none of it.
Gunner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quigley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunner lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Quigley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunner's head.#ROC#Gunner is rocked!
Gunner throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Gunner thuds a left hand into Quigley's body.
Gunner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quigley's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunner misses the target.
Quigley misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Gunner gets a clinch.
Gunner struggles to land a body shot inside as Quigley controls his hands.
Quigley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quigley lands an uppercut.
Quigley avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunner lands an elbow just above Quigley 's eye.
Gunner lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Quigley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Quigley blocks an elbow strike from Gunner. #T3#
Nice elbow from Gunner.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Quigley in his tracks for a moment.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
Gunner tries to work over Quigley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quigley.
Gunner pushes Quigley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Gunner.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quigley.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Quigley - that landed with a thud.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quigley presses Gunner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gunner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley blocking some punches.
Gunner presses Quigley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunner.
Quigley avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Gunner gets through Quigley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gunner as the two fighters clinch.
Gunner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Quigley is breathing heavily.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quigley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quigley lands with a left to the head.
Gunner taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Quigley looks to land a right hand but Gunner moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunner, as that shot connected.
Gunner lands a glancing blow to the side of Quigley's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quigley.
Quigley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Quigley.
Gunner connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.
Gunner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quigley's head.
Gunner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Quigley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Quigley misses with a body kick.
Gunner lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Gunner moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Gunner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gunner connects with a high kick.
Quigley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quigley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gunner throws a head kick that half lands.
Gunner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Quigley does no damage.
Quigley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quigley manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quigley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gunner.
Quigley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Gunner throws a series of punches but Quigley avoids them all with ease.
Gunner cracks Quigley with an open hand slap.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gunner takes the fight into the clinch.
Quigley lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quigley.
Quigley misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Quigley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Quigley.
Quigley avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunner lands an uppercut.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quigley's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Gunner blocks a body shot from Quigley.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quigley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gunner lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunner lands a head kick!
Quigley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Gunner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Gunner to work.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner. #BC#
Quigley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quigley misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.#T4#
Quigley moves forwards but Gunner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner avoids the body shot from Quigley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunner tries to clinch up.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Quigley throws a nice looking combination but Gunner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quigley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Gunner rushes Quigley and presses him up against the cage.
Gunner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Quigley in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quigley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quigley dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Quigley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunner darts in looking for a takedown but Quigley gets double underhooks and turns Gunner into the cage.
Quigley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Gunner stuns Quigley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunner lands with a cross.
Quigley throws a series of punches but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner throws a nice head kick!
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Quigley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunner thuds a left hand into Quigley's body.
Gunner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Gunner. #CL2#
Gunner closes the distance and clinches.
Quigley is trying to break the clinch but Gunner has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gunner.
Quigley is trying to break the clinch but Gunner has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quigley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Quigley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Quigley stalling the fight.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jet Gunner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quigley tries to circle away but Gunner has him pinned against the cage.
Gunner lands an uppercut.
Quigley avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Quigley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Quigley can't break the clinch.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner pushes Quigley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Quigley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Quigley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quigley misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew Quigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gunner blocking some punches.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quigley's defenses.
A short uppercut from Quigley.
Gunner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Quigley blocks a body shot from Gunner.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Quigley lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Quigley.
Quigley dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Quigley blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Quigley blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Quigley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Gunner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quigley looking to stall.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Quigley tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Quigley back against the cage.
Quigley avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jet Gunner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##BC2#
Gunner breaks from the clinch.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body. Quigley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quigley looks to land a combination but Gunner avoids it well.
Gunner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunner slips under a jab.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Quigley moves out of range easily.
Gunner darts in trying to clinch
and Quigley counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Quigley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Gunner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Gunner!
An out of breath Jet Gunner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 350 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Highwind misses its intended target.
Quigley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Highwind misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Highwind.
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Highwind's shoulder, as Highwind tries to avoid the shot.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Highwind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Quigley cracks Highwind with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Highwind looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Quigley finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Vadius Highwind has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Highwind looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Quigley cracks Highwind with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Highwind falls to his knees and Quigley doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Our winner, Matthew Quigley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Naulakko misses with a straight right.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Quigley cracks a nice hook into Naulakko's ribs.
A nice combination there by Quigley. #CUT#It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Quigley throws a body shot but no joy.
Naulakko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naulakko lands with a nice body punch.
Naulakko misses with a hook. Quigley ducked under it nicely.
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Quigley is out of range.
Quigley throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Naulakko crashing down! Naulakko tries to stagger back to his feet but Quigley just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Naulakko asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
An out of breath Matthew Quigley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Gunner rushes Quigley and presses him up against the cage.
Quigley avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Quigley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Quigley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quigley's brow.
Gunner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gunner lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Gunner is trying to trip Quigley. He has hold of a leg but Quigley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gunner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Quigley wants to get back to his feet but Gunner passes into half guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner stalling. #T1#
Gunner passes to full mount!
Quigley tries to reverse the position but Gunner maintains control.
Gunner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gunner thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gunner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gunner tries to control but Quigley wriggling away.
Gunner controlling from mount. #T2#
Gunner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gunner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quigley is bucking up trying to escape but Gunner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gunner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gunner wants to control the pace but Quigley is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Gunner controlling from the full mount.
Quigley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gunner controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Gunner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunner lands a big shot there that rocks Quigley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Quigley is trying to stand.
Gunner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunner scoring with strikes but Quigley is staying in there.
Gunner lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner wants to control but instead Quigley manages to regain half guard.
Gunner is trying to control the action in half guard but Quigley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunner wants to pass to mount but Quigley is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Quigley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gunner throws an overhand right that lands on Quigley's shoulder, as Quigley tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner throws a head kick that half lands.
Quigley throws a body shot but no joy.
Quigley lands with a cross.
Quigley missing with a left hand there. Gunner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gunner.
Gunner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gunner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Quigley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunner on the ground.
Quigley is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Quigley regains half guard.
Gunner trying to control the action but Quigley is working from the bottom.
Gunner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gunner is pressing down on Quigley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quigley is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Quigley is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunner. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunner thows a huge punch but Quigley dodges it nicely.
Gunner moves into full mount! Quigley won't be happy about that!
Gunner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gunner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Gunner breaks from Quigley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gunner controlling the pace for now.
Gunner punching from mount but Quigley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Quigley holds on, trying desperately to control.
Gunner trying to control but Quigley is having none of it. #T4#
Gunner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunner controlling the position easily from mount.
Gunner trying to control but Quigley is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gunner looking for a guillotine from mount but Quigley is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Gunner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunner lands an overhand right.
Matthew Quigley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunner scores with a three punch combo!
A big left from Quigley misses.
Gunner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Gunner is looking to clinch but Quigley is avoiding it.
Gunner has his takedown stuffed
and Gunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Quigley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Gunner drives through and clinches with Quigley against the cage.
Gunner struggles to land a body shot inside as Quigley controls his hands.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Quigley. #T1#
Gunner misses with a body punch.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Quigley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Gunner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley taking a breather.
Gunner misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Quigley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunner lands a slapping body shot.
Quigley throws the left hand but Gunner avoids the punch easily.
Quigley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner.
Matthew Quigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Gunner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quigley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Gunner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quigley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gunner but great work by Quigley.
Quigley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Quigley is looking to take a break and control but Gunner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunner pushes Quigley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Quigley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gunner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gunner is not content to let Quigley control the position.
Gunner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quigley asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SU#
Quigley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Quigley gets tackled into the cage by Gunner. Gunner maintains the clinch.
Quigley misses with a punch to the body.
Quigley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunners head.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Quigley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Quigley.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quigley's defenses.
Gunner is working Quigley over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quigley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Jet Gunner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Quigley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunner.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Quigley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quigley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Quigley misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jet Gunner.
Well Gunner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Gunner!
Our winner, Jet Gunner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 332 - Jankovic Vs Marek
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Quigley misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Quigley counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quigley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quigley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez jabs at Quigley's body.
Quigley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
It looked like Quigley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez throws a solid leg kick but Quigley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gomez.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Quigley throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Carlos Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
A quick step to the side and Quigley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quigley doesn't seem bothered though.
Quigley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quigley blocks a jab.
Quigley blocks a jab.
Gomez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quigley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Quigley missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez throws the kick towards the body but Quigley avoids it.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Quigley's body. Quigley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quigley misses with a looping left.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quigley moves away.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
A jab from Quigley does it's job there.
Gomez misses with a combination #KD#
and Quigley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gomez! Quigley lets Gomez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gomez is rocked!
A low kick from Gomez misses
and Quigley counters with a right hand from hell and Gomez is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
A victorious Matthew Quigley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Hampton tries for a takedown but Quigley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Hampton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hampton dodges the punch combination from Quigley.
Hampton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Hampton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Quigley was covering up waiting for the punch and Hampton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Quigley wants to get back to his feet but Hampton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hampton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quigley keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
Hampton wants to pass the guard but Quigley is keeping the position.
Quigley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hampton is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hampton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hampton prevents Quigley from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hampton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quigley.#CUT2#It looks like DeVon Hampton has been cut.
Hampton staying out of range there.
Hampton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quigley sprawls and moves away.
Hampton shoots and misses
letting Quigley counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVon Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Hampton avoids the body shot from Quigley.
Hampton shoots in looking for a takedown. Quigley tries to sprawl out of it but Hampton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quigley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hampton shoots and misses
and Quigley counters with a crisp right that sends Hampton to the canvas! Quigley follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Our winner, Matthew Quigley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 317 - Marek vs Nik
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Nelson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quigley! #SUB2#
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quigley, who protects the arm well.
Nelson controlling the position from side mount.
Quigley prevents Nelson from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Nelson trying to control the position but Quigley is working away.
Quigley is trying to improve his position.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quigley, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quigley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Quigley.#T2#
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quigley in particular looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Quigley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quigley wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Quigley tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nelson controls his leg.
Quigley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Quigley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nelson manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Nelson is pulling down on Quigley's head to control his posture.
Quigley trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Quigley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quigley wants to stand but Nelson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quigley can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Quigley is having none of it. #SUB2#
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Quigley defends the submission attempt.
Nelson is trying to control. Quigley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stoned Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quigley with a body shot.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Quigley to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Quigley has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Quigley steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Nelson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Stoned Nelson has been cut.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Quigley throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Quigley lands a big right hand that sends Nelson crashing to the mat! Quigley stays standing though and waves Nelson back to his feet!
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Quigley finish him?
Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Quigley counters with a big right hand! Oh Nelson is in trouble here! Quigley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
A relieved looking Matthew Quigley 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: OFK 313 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Quigley lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley scores with a hook.
Quigley cracks a nice hook into Boytsov's ribs.
Boytsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quigley misses with a left hand
enabling Boytsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Boytsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boytsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quigley throws a body punch but Boytsov moves out of range.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Boytsov is out of range.
Boytsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Quigley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quigley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Boytsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quigley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boytsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quigley to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Boytsov drops his hands momentarily and Quigley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quigley throws the left hand but Boytsov avoids the punch easily.
Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.#T2#
Boytsov slips under a jab from Quigley.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boytsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boytsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quigley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Quigley cracks Boytsov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boytsov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Quigley finish him?
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!
Quigley connects with a body shot.#T3#
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boytsov.#CL2#
Boytsov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Boytsov jumps into guard, dragging Quigley to the mat. #SUB2#
Boytsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Boytsov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Quigley rolls with it to try and escape but Boytsov cranks on the arm and Quigley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boytsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitry Boytsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 308 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Lucroy misses with a takedown
and Quigley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Lucroy counters by moving into the clinch.
Quigley lands a right hand.
Quigley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quigley. #BC#
Quigley manages to break the clinch.
Quigley lands a nice shot that snaps Lucroy's head back. #CUT#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Quigley misses with an uppercut. Lucroy saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley throws a lazy right hand but Lucroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quigley misses with a straight right.
Lucroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quigley.
Lucroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1##TD2#
Lucroy drives through with a takedown into Quigley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Lucroy trying to control but Quigley is working from the bottom.
Quigley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Quigley is retaining full guard.
Lucroy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quigley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucroy throws an elbow that misses. Quigley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucroy's guard. Nice move by Quigley!#REVR##T2#
Lucroy has a closed guard, preventing Quigley from standing up. #SUB2#
Quigley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quigley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Quigley tries to stand but Lucroy is controlling from the bottom.
Quigley postures up.
Quigley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucroy on the ground.
Quigley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Quigley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Quigley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quigley throws a hook but Lucroy blocks it.
Lucroy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quigley pinned against the cage. Quigley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthew Quigley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
Quigley misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Lucroy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Quigley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quigley.#T4#
Quigley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucroy.
Lucroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Quigley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quigley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucroy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucroy throws a strike but Quigley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Quigley looking to sit in guard and control but Lucroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy with a nice head shot there.
Lucroy stops Quigley from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Quigley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Quigley lands with an uppercut that bounces Lucroy off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quigley punishes Lucroy's body with a nice straight punch.
Lucroy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Quigley enables Lucroy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Quigley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lucroy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lucroy trying to control but Quigley is working from the bottom.
Quigley wants to sweep here but Lucroy controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Quigley keeps moving.
Lucroy throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lucroy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy postures up and lands a big shot to Quigley's brow.
Lucroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Quigley is retaining full guard.
Lucroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Quigley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quigley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucroy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Quigley is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucroy lands a couple of elbows.
Lucroy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lucroy is working Quigley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lucroy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucroy postures up in Quigley's guard and throws a big left but Quigley blocks it.
Lucroy passes Quigley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucroy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Lucroy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quigley is staying active underneath Lucroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quigley throws a lazy right hand but Lucroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucroy blocks a jab.
Lucroy with the counter takedown but Quigley avoids it easily.
Matthew Quigley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Quigley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucroy doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Lucroy takes one to the side of the head.
Lucroy moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Matthew Quigley is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucroy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Lucroy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quigley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quigley throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucroy has his takedown stuffed
and Lucroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean Lucroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucroy tries for a takedown but Quigley circles away easily
and Quigley counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucroy doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Lucroy moved out of range nicely.
Quigley is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Quigley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucroy can do to turn this around?
Quigley lunges at Lucroy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucroy's hand.
Quigley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Lucroy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quigley sprawls well initially but Lucroy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Quigley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucroy.
Quigley misses with an uppercut. Lucroy saw that one coming.
Lucroy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Lucroy ducks down to avoid it.
Lucroy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quigley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucroy scrambles back to his feet.
Quigley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Lucroy clinches up against the cage.
Quigley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucroy or not.
Quigley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Quigley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quigley misses with a hook #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a takedown into side control.
Jean Lucroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucroy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Quigley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucroy lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucroy lands a nice short elbow.
Lucroy wants to take a breather but Quigley is having none of it.
Lucroy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lucroy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lucroy working the head and body with strikes.
Lucroy winds up and cracks Quigley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lucroy not doing much here.
Lucroy is thwarting Quigley's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Lucroy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lucroy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucroy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quigley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lucroy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucroy is looking to pass Quigley's guard but actually Quigley recovers to full guard. #T3#
Quigley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Quigley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lucroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Quigley keeps moving.
Jean Lucroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Quigley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quigley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by Lucroy.
Quigley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucroy is just out of range.
Quigley misses with a hook. Lucroy ducked under it nicely.
Quigley misses with a looping left.
Lucroy feints the counter takedown.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from Quigley.
Lucroy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quigley misses with a looping right.
Lucroy tries for a takedown but Quigley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quigley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lucroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quigley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lucroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quigley keeping full guard, as Lucroy tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Lucroy.
I think Quigley 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Quigley!
After winning the bout, Matthew Quigley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Quigley throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Quigley tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quigley misses the jab.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quigley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quigley wants it to stay on the feet.
Quigley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quigley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quigley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Quigley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa swings around for an armbar but Quigley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barbosa's guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily.
Quigley trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to keep Quigley in close. #T2##SUB2#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Quigley is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Quigley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa controlling the position.
Quigley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.#T3#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Quigley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Quigley postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Barbosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Quigley turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
Quigley controlling from the top position.
Quigley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Quigley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbosa controls the position from side control.
Quigley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Quigley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucas Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Quigley controlling him for the moment.
Quigley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quigley tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Quigley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quigley has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Quigley postures up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Quigley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Quigley from standing up.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Quigley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quigley has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Quigley pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quigley preventing the sweep.
Quigley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barbosa pulls Quigley in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Quigley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barbosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Quigley.
Quigley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Quigley moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Barbosa gets a takedown into half guard.
Quigley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Quigley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Quigley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Quigley wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Quigley stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbosa is proving hard to escape from.
Quigley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quigley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Quigley from standing up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quigley defends well.
Quigley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Quigley looking for a sweep. Not yet Quigley, not yet.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quigley is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Quigley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quigley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Quigley in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa controls Quigley momentarily but Quigley frees himself. #SUB2#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quigley is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthew Quigley.
I think Quigley 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Quigley!
A relieved looking Matthew Quigley 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: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quigley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quigley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Quigley coming out on top.
Quigley dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Quigley lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Quigley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Matthew Quigley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 199
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Vargas darts in and clinches Quigley up against the cage.
Vargas prevents Quigley from breaking the clinch.
Vargas misses with the head strike.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quigley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quigley is trying to push Vargas away but Vargas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quigley lands with a short shot to the head.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Quigley.
Quigley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Vargas controls the action.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quigley tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
Quigley taking a breather.
Quigley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quigley misses with some punches.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Quigley backwards. #T1#
Vargas tries to work over Quigley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quigley.
Quigley blocks a body shot from Vargas. #BC2#
Quigley breaks the clinch. #CL#
Vargas darts in and clinches Quigley up against the cage.
Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quigley lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Quigley controls the action.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Vargas controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Vargas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Quigley avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vargas scores a nice knee to the body.
Quigley looks winded!
Vargas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas pushes Quigley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Quigley avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage. #T2#
Vargas lands an uppercut.
A short right from Vargas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas. #ROC#Quigley is rocked!
Quigley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quigley tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quigley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
Vargas working Quigley over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
Vargas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
Vargas is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Quigley tries to break Vargas's hands from around his neck, Vargas unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Quigley will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Veainu takes a swing at Quigley's ribcage but misses.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Quigley's ribs.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Quigley throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.#CL2#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quigley, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Quigley lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quigleys head.
I was talking to Quigley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quigley lands a body shot.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Quigley just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Veainu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quigley tries to break free but Veainu pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quigley.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
Quigley tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Quigley.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Good body shot from Quigley.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quigley tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it. #T2#
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu tries a body shot but Quigley blocks it.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu is working Quigley over against the cage.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Veainu lands a left hand.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Quigley controls the action.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Quigley blocking some punches.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley can't break the clinch.
Quigley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Quigley is looking to break free of the clinch but Veainu has double underhooks.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Quigley pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to work over Quigley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Quigley.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu pushes Quigley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quigley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Quigley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a hook but Quigley avoids it easily.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quigley.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quigley cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veainu tests Quigley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quigley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Veainu drops Quigley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quigley looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Veainu works Quigley's body with a nice hook.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu misses the body punch
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quigley rather than just go for the knockout.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Quigley's body. Quigley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Quigley falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Quigley toppling to the canvas! Quigley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Quigley is rocked!
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!
Quigley walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Quigley limp body while Veainu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Veainu cracks Quigley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Quigley.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Quigley.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Quigley.
Quigley throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quigley misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quigley lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
Quigley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Quigley misses with a straight left. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Quigley misses with a hook.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Quigley to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu cracks Quigley with an open hand slap.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quigley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Quigley misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Quigley looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Quigley scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quigley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Quigley misses.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Quigley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Quigley finds it's target.
Quigley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Quigley just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Quigley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Quigley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veainu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Quigley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Quigley moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Quigley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Quigley tries to clinch but Veainu moves out of range.
A left lands for Quigley.
Quigley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quigley throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu misses the jab.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Quigley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quigley lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Quigley finds it's way through Veainu's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Quigley. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Quigley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quigley misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Quigley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Quigley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Quigley works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quigley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Quigley.
Quigley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu tries to move into range but Quigley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.
Quigley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Quigley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthew Quigley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Quigley had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu with a hook.
Quigley takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Quigley tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Quigley counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Quigley.
Quigley throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Quigley throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Quigley lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Quigley counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Quigley misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quigley misses the jab.
Quigley throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range. #T3#
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
letting Quigley counter with a right hand.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Quigley.
Quigley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Quigley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#KD#
Veainu cracks Quigley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quigley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him? #ROC#Quigley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu misses with a hook. Quigley ducked under it nicely.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Quigley to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quigley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
Veainu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quigley finds it's way round the side to connect with Veainu's head. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matthew Quigley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Quigley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Quigley sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Veainu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quigley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Quigley Throws a clean left jab. Quigley Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Veainu's chin! Veainu crumbles to the ground and Quigley follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Quigley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Matthew Quigley is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Matthew Quigley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Quigley throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Quigley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Saigon.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon cracks Quigley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Saigon.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Quigley's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Saigon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Quigley avoids it.
Saigon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quigley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Quigley. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Quigley.
Saigon connects with a solid leg kick.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saigon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quigley scrambles back to his feet.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Quigley misses.
It looked like Saigon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quigley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saigon can pounce on him.
Saigon misses with a looping left.
Quigley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quigley's knee momentarily.
Quigley looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Quigley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saigon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quigley swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Quigley.
Quigley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saigon can pounce on him.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a three punch combo that has Quigley backing up. Quigley nods at Saigon to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Saigon misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saigon! #T3#
Saigon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quigley on the side of the head.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon throws a leg kick
and Quigley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon takes one to the side of the head.
Quigley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Saigon throws a head kick that Quigley semi-blocks.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice shot lands for Quigley.#ROC2#Saigon is rocked!
Quigley flashes Saigon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Saigon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Saigon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Quigley punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
Our winner, Matthew Quigley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Johnny Saigon spoke after the fight, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Wang tries to clinch up
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quigley, pushing him back against the cage.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Quigley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wang gets a clinch.
Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quigley walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quigley's corner calls for a 1-2. Quigley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wang tries to clinch but Quigley moves away #KD2#
and Quigley counters with a nice right hand that sends Wang toppling to the canvas! Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Quigley finish him?!#ROC2#Wang is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Charles Wang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quigley steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Wang is out on his feet! Quigley sets himself and nearly takes Wang's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
A very excited looking Matthew Quigley 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: Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quigley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Quigley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Quigley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quigley scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quigley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Lee tries to clinch there but Quigley circles away.
A little jabbing left from Quigley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quigley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quigley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quigley slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #KD2#
Quigley lands a big uppercut and Lee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lee looks OK. Quigley waves Lee back to his feet!#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quigley lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
An out of breath Matthew Quigley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Quigley avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov takes one to the chin there.
Quigley misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Vinogradov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quigley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quigley has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Quigley is concentrating on defense, preventing Vinogradov from advancing position. #SUB#
Vinogradov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Quigley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vinogradov has cracked it and Quigley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vinogradov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Vinogradov!
A victorious Sergey Vinogradov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Finlayson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Finlayson moves away and avoids it.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut. Quigley saw that one coming.
Finlayson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Finlayson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quigley.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley catches Finlayson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Finlayson's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quigley.
Quigley throws a right hand that misses
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice body shot.
Finlayson defending well as Quigley loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Finlayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlayson slips under a jab.
Quigley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Finlayson lands with an overhand left.
Quigley just misses with a punch to the body.
Finlayson misses the jab.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Quigley slips the punch.
Quigley misses with a wild body shot.
Finlayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Quigley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Finlayson slips the punch.
Quigley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quigley duly obliges.
Finlayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Finlayson. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
Finlayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Quigley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finlayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Finlayson sends Quigley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlayson is motioning to the referee to let Quigley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Quigley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finlayson connects with a body shot.
Quigley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quigley looks winded!
A shot to the body from Quigley misses
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Finlayson lands a jab to Quigley's midsection.
Finlayson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finlayson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlayson works Quigley's body with a nice hook.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Quigley is rocked!
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Finlayson sends Quigley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlayson is motioning to the referee to let Quigley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Quigley is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlayson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Quigley! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quigley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quigley throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Quigley breaks the clinch.
Scott moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot lands for Quigley.
Quigley throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Quigley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quigley trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Quigley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quigley.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quigley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott staying out of range there.
Quigley lands a jab to the nose.
Scott wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Quigley's guard.
Quigley wants to get back to his feet but Scott passes into half guard. #T4##REVB#
Scott stalling.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Quigley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Scott wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.
Quigley is looking for the big counter here.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Quigley missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quigley looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well. #CL#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quigley just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Quigley as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Quigley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quigley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quigley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quigley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A hook to the body from Quigley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quigley.
Quigley effectively controlling the action here.
Quigley cracks Scott with a nice body shot.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quigley slows down the pace here. #TD#
Scott pulls Quigley into guard.
Quigley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quigley wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Quigley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quigley defends it easily.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Quigley wants to stand but Scott is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Quigley is proving a slippery customer.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Quigley looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Quigley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.
Scott trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quigley tries to stand but Scott is controlling from the bottom.
Scott is trying to control the position but Quigley postures up.
Scott managing to control the position. #SUB#
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quigley defends it easily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position. #SUB#
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Quigley defends easily. #SUB#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Quigley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quigley throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Scott changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quigley swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley just misses with a punch to the body.
Quigley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quigley misses with a hook.#T1#
A big right from Quigley misses.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quigley.#CL#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Quigley.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
Quigley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quigley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quigley can turn it around.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quigley smiles and moves away.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Quigley. That snapped Scott's head back.
Quigley stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Quigley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Quigley is keeping the position.
Quigley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. #T3#
Scott wants to control from the top but Quigley keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quigley holds on and takes a little breather.
Matthew Quigley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quigley keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott blocks a jab.
Scott swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quigley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Quigley has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Quigley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quigley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Quigley!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Quigley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 139
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Quigley's head but Quigley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quigley lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Quigley.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Quigley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Oliva's shoulder, as Oliva tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva tries to clinch up but Quigley circles away and keeps his distance.
Quigley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Oliva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva. #BC#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oliva.
Quigley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quigley misses with a jab to the body
and Oliva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quigley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Oliva.
Oliva scores with a punch to the head.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Quigley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Quigley is out of range.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quigley lands with a cross.
Quigley connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Quigley slips under a jab from Oliva.
Quigley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quigley! But no joy.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Quigley's shoulder, as Quigley tries to avoid the shot.
Quigley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quigley cracks Oliva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand
and Quigley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Quigley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quigley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Quigley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliva's hands.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Quigley.
Quigley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
Oliva walks into a stiff left hand from Quigley.#T3#
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Quigley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliva defending well as Quigley loads up on a big left hand.
Oliva tries to move into range but Quigley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Quigley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Quigley counters with a nice right hand that sends Oliva toppling to the canvas! Oliva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Quigley finish him?!
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Quigley engages and cracks Oliva with a massive lead left hook - Oliva tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Quigley is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Quigley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Quigley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quigley defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Quigley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smif connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quigley scrambles back to his feet.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.#CL#
Smif has managed to clinch.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smif as Quigley tries to tie him up.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Quigley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quigley works on Smif's body with a couple of short punches.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Smif lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Quigley.
Quigley lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quigley.
Quigley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smif seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quigley can turn it around.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quigley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quigley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quigley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quigley has Smif pressed against the cage.
Quigley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quigley.
Smif lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Quigley.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Quigley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Quigley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif tries to clinch but Quigley moves out of range.
Smif fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quigley on the side of the head.
Quigley misses with a looping left.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Quigley scores with a jab to the head.
Quigley avoids the body shot from Smif.
Quigley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quigley. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quigley tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley working aggressively here.
Quigley lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Quigley manages to break the clinch.
Smif tries to clinch but Quigley moves away
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Smif instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Quigley. #T4#
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quigley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif lands a right hand. #BC2#
Quigley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quigley scores with a jab.
Quigley defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Quigley seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Smif - just one landing.
Smif lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Smif - just one landing.
Smif lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Smif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Smif's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif swinging wildly here.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Quigley is just out of range.
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Quigley scores with a nice right hand.
Smif tries to clinch up.
Smif works over Quigley's head and body with a nice combination.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Quigley lands with a good body shot.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Smif. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smif.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quigley was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quigley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif throws a good cross that connects.
Quigley drops his hands momentarily and Smif takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Smif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quigley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smif throws the left hand but Quigley avoids the punch easily.
Quigley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Quigley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quigley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Quigley.
Quigley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Smif misses.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quigley moves away.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quigley lands a glancing blow to the side of Smif's head.#T2#
Quigley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Smif 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!
Quigley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smif fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quigley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Smif moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Quigley.
Quigley tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quigley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smif lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Quigley struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Quigley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quigley blocking some punches. #BC2#
Quigley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Smif misses. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Smif moves forwards but Quigley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smif throws a hook but Quigley blocks it.
Smif tries to clinch but Quigley is having none of it.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley misses the jab.
Smif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Smif misses.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif walks into a stiff left hand from Quigley.#CUT2#Bill Smif's cut is getting worse.
Smif scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif slips a straight right by Quigley.
Quigley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quigley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Quigley lands the left hand.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Quigley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smif fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quigley lands a jab to the nose.
Quigley throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quigley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quigley cracks Smif with an open hand slap.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quigley can do to turn this around?
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quigley moves away.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Smif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bill Smif's cut.
That's time! Smif's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smif lands with an uppercut that bounces Quigley off the cage and back into range.
Quigley takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Smif there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Smif.
Quigley tries to stall but Smif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quigley has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Smif lands a body shot.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Quigley misses with a punch to the body.
Smif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quigley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smif.
Smif lands a body punch.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Quigley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quigley trying to control the position but instead, Smif has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quigley into the cage.
Quigley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Quigley blocking some punches.
Smif misses with some punches.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
Quigley scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Smif.
Quigley lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthew Quigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Quigley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif blocks a body shot from Quigley.
A body shot lands from Smif.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action. #BC2#
Quigley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quigley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quigley looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Smif takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Quigley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Quigley looking to slow down the pace here.
Quigley tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smif as Quigley tries to tie him up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quigley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quigley lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley tries to circle away but Smif has him pinned against the cage.
Smif keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quigley's efforts to push away.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quigley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bill Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quigley wants to get back to striking at distance but Smif won't allow it.
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Smif.
Well Smif 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Smif!
An out of breath Bill Smif thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Getaldic misses with a shot to the body
and Quigley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quigley 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.
Getaldic misses with a straight right.
Getaldic scores with the left hand. Quigley knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Getaldic. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Quigley moves into the clinch successfully.
Getaldic working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Getaldic manages to break the clinch.
Getaldic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Getaldic throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic lands a jab to Quigley's midsection.
Getaldic cracks Quigley with an open hand slap.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Getaldic.
Quigley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Getaldic throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Getaldic ducks down to avoid it.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quigley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Quigley thuds a left hand into Getaldic's body.
Getaldic punishes Quigley's body with a nice straight punch.
Getaldic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Getaldic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Getaldic.
Getaldic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Getaldic.#CL2#
Getaldic tries to keep at a distance but Quigley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Getaldic lands a shoulder strike.
Quigley lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic has had enough of the clinch but Quigley keeps him there for the moment.
Getaldic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quigley swings wildly with an uppercut but Getaldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic is trying to push Quigley away but Quigley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Getaldic wants to break free but Quigley has control. #BC#
Getaldic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quigley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Getaldic.
Nice body punch from Getaldic.
A telegraphed right hand from Getaldic misses the target.
Quigley throws the left hand but Getaldic avoids the punch easily.
Quigley staying out of range there.
Getaldic throws an off balance right hand
and Quigley counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Getaldic to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Quigley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Matthew Quigley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Saigon ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley cracks a nice hook into Saigon's ribs.
Quigley throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Quigley misses with a hook
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Quigley takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
A combination from Saigon does no damage.
Quigley 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.
Quigley connects with a looping right hand.
Quigley throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a stiff right hand.
Saigon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quigley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Saigon staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saigon misses with a straight left.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quigley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Saigon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saigon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quigley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Quigley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quigley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saigon throws a combination. Quigley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saigon slips a jab from Quigley.
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Saigon.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.
Saigon looks to land a right hand but Quigley moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quigley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saigon digs a good body shot into Quigley's ribs.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking. #T2#
Quigley looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Quigley takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley misses with a body shot.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Quigley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon slips under a jab.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon throws a head kick but Quigley moves out of range.
Quigley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quigley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saigon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Quigley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley misses with a hook. Saigon ducked under it nicely.
Saigon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quigley. Quigley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saigon scores with the left hand. Quigley knows he should have avoided that one.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quigley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Quigley misses.
Saigon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quigley throws a hook to the side of Saigon's head but Saigon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Quigley swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Quigley is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Saigon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quigley in his tracks.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Quigley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking.
Quigley slips a jab and a cross from Saigon.
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley throws the left hand but Saigon avoids the punch easily.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saigon tries to clinch but Quigley moves out of range.
Matthew Quigley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quigley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Saigon misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Saigon lands a jab.
Quigley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quigley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quigley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saigon has time to react.
Saigon throws a shot from downtown. Quigley moves away and avoids it.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Quigley cracks Saigon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Saigon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Quigley finish him? #ROC2#Saigon is rocked!
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!
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Quigley is just out of range.
Oh Saigon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Quigley misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Saigon drops his hands momentarily. Quigley doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Saigon staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Saigon doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
A victorious Matthew Quigley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Vinogradov misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Quigley. Beautiful body shot.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov throws a lazy right hand but Quigley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quigley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quigley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Quigley's coach down at Advanced Fitness Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Quigley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinogradov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quigley finds it's way round the side to connect with Vinogradov's head.
A swing and a miss from Quigley.
Quigley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinogradov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quigley looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov is looking to counter punch.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Quigley moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Vinogradov throwing a counter right hand but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Quigley.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.#T1#
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Quigley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
Quigley slips a straight right by Vinogradov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quigley! But no joy.
Vinogradov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quigley on the side of the head.#TD#
Vinogradov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Vinogradov drops back looking for a leg! Quigley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quigley manages to kick Vinogradov off! Vinogradov jumps back into Quigley's guard.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Quigley keeps moving. #T2#
Vinogradov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quigley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura but Quigley is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vinogradov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vinogradov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vinogradov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quigley defending well though. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Quigley is not content to let Vinogradov control the position.#SUB#
Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
letting Vinogradov counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quigley.
Quigley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quigley just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Vinogradov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Vinogradov misses.
Quigley misses with a wild body shot.
Vinogradov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quigley moves out of range of the strikes.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley thuds his right hand into Vinogradov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Quigley.
Vinogradov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quigley misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Vinogradov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vinogradov drops his hands momentarily and Quigley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quigley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quigley was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Vinogradov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinogradov shoots in looking for a takedown. Quigley tries to sprawl out of it but Vinogradov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quigley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quigley misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quigley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinogradov was well out of range. Poor timing from Quigley.
Quigley lands a body shot.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Quigley lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Quigley blocks a jab.
Quigley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quigley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Matthew Quigley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinogradov scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov walks into a straight right hand from Quigley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a left and a right that stings Quigley. #T2#
Quigley throws a jab when Vinogradov was well out of range.
It looked like Vinogradov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Quigley avoids it easily.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Quigley.
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Quigley avoids the punch easily.
Quigley throws a hook but Vinogradov blocks it.
Quigley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinogradov scores with a jab. Quigley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quigley throws a jab when Vinogradov was well out of range.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Vinogradov misses.
Quigley misses with an uppercut. Vinogradov saw that one coming.
A cross from Quigley lands.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quigley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Quigley swings for the body but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Vinogradov cracks Quigley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vinogradov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quigley tries to move into range but Vinogradov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Quigley throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinogradov drops his hands momentarily and Quigley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quigley slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Vinogradov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Vinogradov scores with a takedown into Quigley's guard.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Quigley keeps moving.
Vinogradov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quigley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vinogradov is looking to work some ground and pound but Quigley has wrist control.#T4#
Vinogradov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vinogradov pushes down on Quigley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quigley is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold.
Vinogradov prevents Quigley from improving his position.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinogradov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinogradov working over Quigley with some ground and pound. Quigley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Vinogradov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quigley staying out of range there.
Vinogradov scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quigley.
Quigley throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Quigley moved out of range.
Quigley works Vinogradov's body with a nice hook.
Quigley throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quigley lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley misses with a straight right.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quigley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinogradov misses with the combination.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target. #T1#
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinogradov defending well as Quigley loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Quigley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quigley wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
A swing and a miss from Quigley.#TD#
Quigley tries to sprawl but Vinogradov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quigley defends it well. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matthew Quigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Vinogradov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sergey Vinogradov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley wants to control but Vinogradov is having none of it.#SUB#
Vinogradov working for a submission but Quigley is keeping him at bay. #T3##SUB#
Quigley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinogradov wants to control the pace but Quigley is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Vinogradov has hold of Quigley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Quigley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Vinogradov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Quigley is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4##SUB#
Vinogradov working for a guillotine from mount but Quigley is in no mood to give up.
Quigley is squirming around, avoiding Vinogradov's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Vinogradov working for a submission but Quigley is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov trying to control but Quigley is having none of it. #SUB#
Vinogradov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quigley has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinogradov, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
A victorious Sergey Vinogradov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lachmann. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Lachmann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Lachmann closes the distance and pushes Quigley back into the cage.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quigley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lachmann pulls Quigley into guard.
Quigley wants to stand but Lachmann has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lachmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Quigley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quigley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lachmann swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lachmann working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily. #SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Quigley wanted to stand there but Lachmann had control of the position. #SUB#
Lachmann is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Quigley rolls with it to try and escape but Lachmann cranks on the arm and Quigley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Quigley jabs at Tantor's body.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Quigley's ribs.
Quigley lands with a nice body punch.
Quigley throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Quigley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quigley misses with a hook to the body
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Quigley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Tantor misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Quigley swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Quigley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quigley throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quigley scores with a punch to the head.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Quigley scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Quigley misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor misses the jab.
Good shot there by Quigley.
Quigley drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quigley misses the jab.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Quigley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Quigley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Quigley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.#T2#
Quigley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body.
Tantor lands a nice looking body shot.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley lands a body shot.
Quigley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Quigley punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Quigley misses with a hook.
Quigley takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Tantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Quigley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quigley there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Quigley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor walks into a jab.
Tantor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tantor moves forwards but Quigley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quigley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quigley. Quigley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
Quigley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor slips a jab from Quigley.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley with a hook.
Quigley throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Quigley.
Nice shot by Tantor.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quigley misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Quigley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tantor throws a hook but Quigley avoids it easily.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Tantor.
Mara Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Quigley misses with a left hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.
Nice cross by Tantor.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body.
Quigley walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Tantor lands with a cross.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Quigley's head but Quigley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor defending well as Quigley loads up on a big left hand.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Quigley is rocked!
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tantor misses.
Quigley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quigley looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Quigley with a jab.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor throws a hook but Quigley blocks it.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor slips under a jab from Quigley.
Tantor throws a hook but Quigley blocks it.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Quigley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor slips a jab from Quigley.
Quigley tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quigley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley takes one to the side of the head.
Quigley works Tantor's body with a nice hook.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quigley is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Quigley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quigley seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Quigley.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Quigley.
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!
Tantor throws a jab when Quigley was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Quigley.
Quigley lands a right hook to the body.
Quigley cracks Tantor with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quigley can do to turn this around?
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Quigley throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Quigley cracks Tantor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Quigley moves out of range.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quigley with a nice cross.
Tantor moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Tantor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tantor tests Quigley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quigley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quigley takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quigley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quigley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Quigley sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Quigley moved out of range nicely.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Quigley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Quigley. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Quigley moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tantor as he connects with a hook.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Quigley misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Quigley misses.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Quigley's defenses.
Quigley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Quigley misses with a shot to the body
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor lunges at Quigley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quigley's hand.
Matthew Quigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quigley throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor swings for the body but Quigley moves out of range.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking.
Quigley swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Quigley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quigley throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor throws a hook but Quigley avoids it easily.
Quigley slips a straight right by Tantor.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.#T3#
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Quigley throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Quigley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley lands a head shot.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Quigley misses with a hook
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Tantor misses.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Tantor.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tantor misses its target.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Tantor cracks Quigley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quigley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tantor finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.#T4#
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quigley.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Quigley throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
It looked like Tantor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Quigley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quigley finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
A left lands for Tantor.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mara Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tantor 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quigley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley staying out of range there.
Quigley connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Quigley.
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quigley lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley is looking to counter punch.
Veainu moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Quigley misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu lands a glancing blow to the side of Quigley's head.
Quigley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Veainu tries to clinch but Quigley is having none of it.
Quigley slips under a jab from Veainu.
Quigley swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Quigley! Veainu lets Quigley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Quigley is rocked!#T1#
Quigley leaves his chin hanging out and Veainu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Quigley crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Quigley.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Cruz has been cut.
Cruz takes one on the button.
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
As Quigley backs off Cruz throws a huge counter combo but Quigley manages to avoid it all.
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Quigley lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quigley misses with a body shot.
Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quigley lands a slapping body shot.
Quigley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Quigley does it's job there.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
Quigley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cruz sprawling to the canvas! Cruz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Quigley finish him?! #ROC#Cruz is rocked!
BOOM! Quigley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cruz. Cruz tries to recover but Quigley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cruz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Bobby Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'Shame on me losing in my own home'.

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Quigley connects with a nice looking jab.
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quigley blocks a jab.#CL2#
Vatsadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Quigley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quigley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze tries to work over Quigley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatsadze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Quigley working aggressively here.
Quigley misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Quigley.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quigley prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quigley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quigley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze presses Quigley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quigley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Quigley is breathing heavily.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quigley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
A short left from Vatsadze.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quigley's efforts to push away.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Quigley blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
Quigley misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quigley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Quigley takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze has Quigley pressed against the cage, preventing Quigley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quigley.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Quigley avoids a wild elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quigley has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quigleys head.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Quigley avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quigley swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a right hand.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws an elbow but it misses.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Quigley is blocking nicely.
Vatsadze gets through Quigley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is working Quigley over against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards. #ROC2#Quigley is rocked!
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Oh Quigley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quigley takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Vatsadze has cracked Quigley with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Vatsadze lands another huge swinging hook and Quigley tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Quigley, before Vatsadze can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
An out of breath Murtaz Vatsadze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Quigley shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.#KD#
Quigley drops Boy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boy looks back up at him and smiles so Quigley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Boy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jhonny Boy has been cut.
Quigley weaves into range and cracks Boy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Boy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Quigley is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!

Event: IXF LI
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Opress moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Opress.
Quigley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Opress counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Opress scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quigley doesn't seem bothered though.
Opress throws a sloppy head kick and Quigley moves out of range easily.
Opress takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Opress scores with a shot to the body.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Opress counters with a nice body kick.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Quigley misses with a body shot
and Opress counters with a one-two to the body.
Quigley looks winded!
Opress scores with the left hand. Quigley knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quigley slips a jab from Opress.
Opress slips under a jab from Quigley.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Opress connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley throws a hook but Opress avoids it easily.
Opress appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Opress slips the punch.
It looked like Opress wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Opress ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quigley moves away from the strike by Opress.
Opress pushes Quigley away with a front kick.#T1#
Opress slips under a jab from Quigley.
A quick step to the side and Opress tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quigley misses with a hook. Opress ducked under it nicely.
Quigley throws a body shot but no joy.
Opress scores with the left hand. Quigley knows he should have avoided that one.
Quigley tries to move into range but Opress moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Opress's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Opress connects with an inside leg kick.
Quigley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opress scores with a jab to the body.
Opress avoids the body shot from Quigley.
Opress looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Opress jabs Quigley right on the nose. Quigley blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Opress.
Opress jabs at Quigley's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opress's corner calls for a 1-2. Opress obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Opress is out of range.
Opress uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Quigley lands with a straight right. Opress didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Opress uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quigley.
Nice jab there from Opress.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Opress counters with a left to the body.
Opress scores with a leg kick.
Opress with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Opress connects with a body shot.
Quigley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Quigley misses with a hook.
Opress ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quigley moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Opress. That's going to slow Quigley down.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Opress is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quigley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Quigley is rocked!
Quigley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Opress manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Opress misses the target.
Opress connects with a right hand. Quigley shakes it off.
Quigley is still on wobbly legs! Can Opress finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Opress. That's going to slow Quigley down.
Opress tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quigley was well out of range. Poor timing from Opress.#T3#
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Opress makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quigley seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Opress lands a big right hand that sends Quigley crashing to the mat! Opress stays standing though and waves Quigley back to his feet!
Opress is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Opress swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Are you kidding me?! Opress ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Quigley clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Savage Opress!
A very excited looking Savage Opress 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: IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Quigley misses.
Quigley misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Quigley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Quigley.
Quigley misses with a hook.
Quigley throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu lands a jab.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quigley with a nice cross.
Veainu slips a jab from Quigley.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Quigley connects with a nice looking jab.
Quigley misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Quigley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quigley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Quigley throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quigley momentarily. #T1#
Quigley lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Quigley.
Quigley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu moves forwards but Quigley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu slips under a jab from Quigley.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Quigley misses.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu slips a straight right by Quigley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quigley, as that shot connected. #T2#
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quigley misses with a right hand #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Quigley! Veainu lets Quigley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Quigley is rocked!
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Blatz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quigley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quigley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blatz.
A left lands for Quigley.
Blatz jabs Quigley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blatz misses with an uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blatz!
Quigley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quigley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blatz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blatz moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Quigley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blatz.
Quigley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Quigley missing with a left hand there. Blatz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blatz.
Blatz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quigley with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Blatz.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Blatz misses its intended target.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Blatz.
Quigley jabs at Blatz's body.
Blatz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Blatz just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Quigley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blatz avoids the body shot from Quigley.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Quigley! Blatz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!

Event: IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Quigley misses.
Quigley connects with a right hand. Niten shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Doraku Niten has been cut.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley throws a hook to the side of Niten's head but Niten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quigley drops Niten with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Niten! Quigley dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!

Event: IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Piano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Piano avoids the body shot from Quigley.
Quigley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quigley works Piano's body with a nice hook.
Quigley looks to score with a jab to the body but Piano is just out of range.
Piano misses with a hook.
Piano lands a nice hook to Quigley's body. Quigley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Quigley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piano.
Quigley walks into a stiff left hand from Piano.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quigley sizes up Piano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Piano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano takes a swing at Quigley's ribcage but misses.
Quigley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Piano misses with a hook. Quigley ducked under it nicely.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Piano moved out of range nicely.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Piano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Quigley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Piano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Piano ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Piano misses with a hook. Quigley ducked under it nicely.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Quigley.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
Quigley lands a glancing blow to the side of Piano's head.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quigley misses with a looping right.
Quigley lands a nice shot that snaps Piano's head back.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Piano throwing a counter right hand but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Quigley works the jab nicely.
Piano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quigley dodges the punch combination from Piano.
Piano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Quigley.#ROC2#Piano is rocked!
Piano walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Quigley! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!

Event: IXF XXVII
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Quigley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moans. That one must have hurt.
Quigley with a nice cross.
Moans walks into a stiff left hand from Quigley.
Moans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Crone Moans has been cut.
Moans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quigley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley lands with a hook. Moans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Moans is rocked!
BAM! Quigley delivers a spinning backfist that drops Moans like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Matthew Quigley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2021

#R1#
Quigley connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Doraku Niten has been cut.
Niten defending well as Quigley loads up on a big left hand.
Niten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quigley.
Quigley misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Niten clinches up against the cage.
Quigley lands a right hand.
Quigley gets underhooks to prevent Niten's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Niten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Niten manages to end up in side control.
Quigley regains half guard, as Niten was trying to land strikes.
Niten tries to pass to full mount but Quigley defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Quigley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quigley tries to get out of the position.
Niten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quigley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Niten not doing much here.
Niten tries to pass to full mount but Quigley defends it.
Quigley is in trouble now - Niten has advanced to mount!
Niten lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Quigley hang on?
Niten is landing with some decent strikes but Quigley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Niten raining down shots from the mount!
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley is breathing heavily.
Niten in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Quigley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Niten landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Niten landing strikes, looking to finish!
Niten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niten scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Niten lands a nice shot to the head.
Niten pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Niten is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Quigley is in a horrible position here. Niten smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Niten landing strikes from the mount and Quigley is in trouble!
Quigley is bucking up trying to escape but Niten cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Quigley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Niten lands with some strikes.
Niten working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Niten raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Quigley is rocked!
Niten is landing with some decent strikes but Quigley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Quigley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niten working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Niten landing punches.
Niten postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Quigley looks a forlorn figure.
Niten connects with a bit shot that sees Quigley covering up! More strikes from Niten and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Niten is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doraku Niten!

Event: IXF XVII
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Yonge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yonge throws a jab when Quigley was well out of range.
Yonge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Yonge gets a clinch.
Yonge blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonge.
Quigley tries to circle away but Yonge has him pinned against the cage.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonge.
Yonge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yonge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quigley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yonge throws a head punch that misses.
Yonge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quigley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yonge is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quigley.
Still in the clinch, Quigley scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley scores with a shot to the side of Yonge's head.
Quigley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yonge is breathing heavily.
Quigley gets through Yonge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yonge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quigley lands a hook that snaps the head of Yonge backwards.
Quigley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quigley is trying to force a seperation but Yonge has the dominant position.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Yonge. #T1#
Yonge tries to throw a body punch but Quigley avoids it by throwing Yonge back against the cage.
Yonge swings wildly with an uppercut but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quigley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yonge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yonge wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Yonge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonge tries to land knees in the clinch but Quigley avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Quigley.
Yonge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quigley.
Quigley lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Quigley.
Quigley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yonge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quigley cracks Yonge with a nice body shot.
A short right from Quigley. #BC2#
Quigley breaks from the clinch.
Quigley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Yonge has been cut.
Quigley works Yonge's body with a nice hook.
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!
Yonge slips under a jab.
Yonge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Yonge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Quigley.#KD2#
Quigley lands a big right hand that sends Yonge crashing to the mat! Quigley stays standing though and waves Yonge back to his feet!#ROC2#Yonge is rocked!
Quigley fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Yonge square on the jaw! Damn, Yonge is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!

Event: IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Yermutha moves into the clinch successfully.
Yermutha jumps guard but Quigley stands there with Yermutha around his waist. Yermutha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yermutha is trying to pull guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yermutha tries to pull guard but Quigley won't allow it.
Matthew Quigley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phuck Yermutha.
A short uppercut from Quigley. #TD2#
Yermutha pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Yermutha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yermutha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yermutha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quigley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yermutha passes Quigley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yermutha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quigley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quigley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yermutha on the ground.#SUB2#
Yermutha seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Yermutha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Yermutha seems to be working for a kimura but Quigley defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Yermutha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Yermutha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quigley is just riding it out for now. Yermutha eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Yermutha is trying for a kimura here. Quigley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yermutha wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phuck Yermutha!

Event: IXF IV
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Quigley throws out a loose jab but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Piano closes the distance and clinches.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Piano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Quigley controls his hands.
Quigley is trying to break the clinch but Piano is controlling him.
Quigley has a couple of punches blocked by Piano.
Piano prevents a body shot from Quigley. #TD#
Piano manages to pull guard.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Piano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piano wants to sweep here but Quigley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piano is working hard here to advance position.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quigley wants to pass the guard but Piano is keeping the position.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Piano is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Quigley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Piano.
Quigley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piano.
Quigley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Piano throwing shots but Quigley is blocking nicely.
Piano passes the guard and advances to mount!
Quigley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Piano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quigley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Piano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Piano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Piano throwing strikes here but Quigley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Piano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Piano throws some wild stikes that Quigley manages to avoid easily.
Piano unloads with some shots from mount but Quigley bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Piano looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piano thowing shots but they're missing.
Quigley is trying to escape the mount.
Piano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Piano looking to finish with strikes here!
Piano lands a big elbow.
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!
Piano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Quigley because Piano loaded up on that one.
Piano looking to finish with strikes here!
Piano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Piano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Piano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Quigley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Piano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Piano loads up with a big shot that hurts Quigley! He's pulled Piano in close but Piano has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Quigley survive? More strikes from Piano and Quigley is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Piano!
In his post fight interview, Nick Piano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TFN 003
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Borello misses with a head kick.
Quigley connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Brandon Borello has been cut.
Borello slips under a jab.
Borello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Quigley misses.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Borello moved out of range nicely.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borello under the eye.
Borello shoots in and drives through. Quigley sprawls well.
Borello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borello or perhaps it was just good defense by Quigley, which made it look bad.
Quigley keeps the fight on the outside.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quigley as he avoids it easily.
Quigley throwing a counter right hand but Borello manages to avoid it.
Matthew Quigley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Borello.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Borello shoots for a double leg takedown but Quigley sprawls well. He's pushed Borello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quigley lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borello looks winded!
Quigley lands a jab to Borello's midsection.#KD#
Quigley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Borello sprawling to the canvas! Borello rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Quigley finish him?! #ROC#Borello is rocked!#T1#
Quigley lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Borello up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Quigley from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Borello's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1#
Quigley lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Quigley coming out on top.
Quigley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quigley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sjodin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quigley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sjodin under the eye.
Quigley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quigley lands with an uppercut that bounces Sjodin off the cage and back into range.
Sjodin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quigley defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sjodin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quigley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sjodin misses with a head kick.
Sjodin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sjodin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Sjodin shoots in for a takedown but Quigley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quigley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sjodin momentarily.
Quigley tests Sjodin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quigley lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Quigley. That snapped Sjodin's head back.
Matthew Quigley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quigley stuffs the takedown attempt from Sjodin. Sjodin gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthew Quigley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Sjodin.
Quigley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sjodin momentarily.
Sjodin walks into a jab.
A left lands for Quigley.
Quigley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Quigley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sjodin doesn't seem phased though.
Sjodin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quigley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quigley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quigley lands with a cross.
Quigley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Quigley connects with a crisp jab.
Quigley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sjodin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sjodin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quigley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Quigley lands.
Quigley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quigley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Quigley connects with a jab.
Quigley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sjodin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quigley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sjodin looks winded!
Quigley connects with a nice looking jab.
Sjodin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Quigley.
Sjodin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Quigley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sjodin in his tracks.
Sjodin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quigley thuds a left hand into Sjodin's body.
Quigley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sjodin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quigley connects with the punch.
Quigley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sjodin.
Sjodin ducks right into an uppercut from Quigley.
Quigley connects with a jab.
Quigley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Quigley lands with a cross.
Quigley scores with a hook.
Quigley lands a nice shot to the body.
Quigley lands with an uppercut that bounces Sjodin off the cage and back into range.
Quigley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sjodin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sjodin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sjodin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quigley.#T4#
Quigley with a jab.
Sjodin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Quigley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sjodin.
Quigley tests Sjodin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quigley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sjodin.#ROC#Sjodin is rocked!
Quigley drops Sjodin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Quigley follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!

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