Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Frank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkhan connects with a body shot that sends Frank's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Frank misses.
Frank lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elkhan misses with a right hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elkhan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank misses with a double jab
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Elkhan counters with a straight right hand.
Elkhan 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.
Elkhan lands a nice shot to the body.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Elkhan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkhan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank tries to clinch there but Elkhan circles away.
Elkhan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elkhan doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank avoids the body shot from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a series of strikes. Elkhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Frank misses. #T3#
Elkhan lands a glancing blow to the side of Frank's head.
A punch lands to the side of Elkhan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkhan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkhan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
A quick step to the side and Frank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Frank misses with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frank thinking.
Frank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkhan slips under a jab from Frank.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank misses with a hook
and Elkhan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frank is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkhan cracks Frank's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Frank slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Elkhan can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Fisticuffs throws out a loose jab but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkhan moves out of range as Fisticuffs strikes.
Fisticuffs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elkhan looks winded!#CL#
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Fisticuffs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Elkhan blocks it.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elkhan.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elkhan's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elkhan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Elkhan misses with some punches. #T1#
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs presses Elkhan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkhan.
Elkhan blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elkhan backwards. #T2#
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs pushes Elkhan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs gets through Elkhan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Elkhan blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Elkhan's head.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkhan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand. #ROC#Elkhan is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisticuffs.
Elkhan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisticuffs finish him?
Fisticuffs lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Elkhan to his knees! Fisticuffs keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torraso Fisticuffs!

Event: Highland 192
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Elkhan throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
Elkhan takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elkhan misses with a wild body shot.
Elkhan 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.
Elkhan scores with a hook to the body. Trollslayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been hearing reports that Trollslayer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elkhan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trollslayer manages to avoid it.
Trollslayer is looking to counter the offense by Elkhan and move into the clinch.
Elkhan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkhan throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Elkhan didn't expect that.
Elkhan working a defensive guard here.
Trollslayer connects with a couple of short punches.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Elkhan has wrist control.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trollslayer cracks Elkhan with a solid left hand.
Elkhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elkhan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elkhan wants to stand but Trollslayer is controlling the position.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elkhan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elkhan has momentary wrist control but Trollslayer slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkhan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Elkhan blocks nicely.
Elkhan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elkhan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trollslayer is one step ahead there.
Elkhan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trollslayer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Elkhan wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
Trollslayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trollslayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Trollslayer, not yet.
Elkhan trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
Elkhan is stalling in the full guard.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elkhan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trollslayer's guard.
Elkhan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
Trollslayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Elkhan content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Balin Trollslayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trollslayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Elkhan cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Elkhan looks to land a left hand but Trollslayer moved out of range nicely.
Elkhan missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elkhan moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan lands a body shot.
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Elkhan lands a head shot.
Elkhan throws a hook to the side of Trollslayer's head but Trollslayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkhan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elkhan throws a hook but Trollslayer blocks it.
Elkhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Elkhan.
Rashid Elkhan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Elkhan misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Elkhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elkhan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elkhan wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
Elkhan pulls Trollslayer in close to prevent any damage.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Elkhan has wrist control.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elkhan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer lands a couple of elbows.
Trollslayer is in close to Elkhan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Elkhan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elkhan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elkhan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elkhan looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Elkhan blocks nicely.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Elkhan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elkhan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elkhan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Elkhan has wrist control.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Elkhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up in Elkhan's guard and throws a big left but Elkhan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Elkhan avoids it well and moves away.
Elkhan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trollslayer under the eye.
Elkhan takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Elkhan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Trollslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkhan lands with a straight right. Trollslayer didn't see that one coming.
Elkhan misses with a looping right.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elkhan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Trollslayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Trollslayer moves out of range.
Elkhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trollslayer under the eye.
Elkhan throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Elkhan is quick to defend against it.
Elkhan lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elkhan misses with a hook.
Elkhan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elkhan's guard.
Elkhan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer looking to pass the guard.
Balin Trollslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trollslayer cracks Elkhan with a solid left hand.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Elkhan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkhan looking to control.
Trollslayer stands up over Elkhan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Elkhan blocks nicely.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkhan has momentary wrist control but Trollslayer slips an elbow through the middle.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elkhan's head.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Elkhan is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Balin Trollslayer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Elkhan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elkhan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elkhan misses with a hook #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Elkhan is defending the strikes.
Trollslayer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Elkhan is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Elkhan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trollslayer in side control, throwing shots but Elkhan defends. #T1#
Trollslayer scoring with punches and elbows.
Elkhan is still in real trouble! Can Trollslayer finish him?
Trollslayer lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Elkhan! Trollslayer senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Elkhan out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A nice side step and Elkhan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Elkhan moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veainu throws a body punch but Elkhan moves out of range.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands with a right hand.
Elkhan staying out of range there.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Elkhan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Elkhan staying out of range there.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Elkhan's defenses.
Elkhan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Elkhan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veainu rather than just go for the knockout.
Elkhan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkhan.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elkhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Elkhan misses with a looping right.#T2#
Veainu misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elkhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Elkhan saw that one coming.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elkhan misses with a body shot.
Veainu misses the jab.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu jabs Elkhan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elkhan counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkhan. Elkhan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A right-left combo lands from Veainu. #T3#
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elkhan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Elkhan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu staying out of range there.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Veainu misses with a hook
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Elkhan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Elkhan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Elkhan connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Veainu lands a jab to Elkhan's midsection.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Elkhan is out of range.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Elkhan slips under a jab.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkhan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Elkhan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veainu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Elkhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Elkhan counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elkhan counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a two punch combination.
Elkhan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veainu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elkhan's head.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Elkhan scores with a nice right hand.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Veainu - just one landing.
Elkhan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Veainu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
letting Elkhan counter with a right hand.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Elkhan is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab when Elkhan was well out of range.
Elkhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Elkhan's belly button to the back.
Elkhan missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Elkhan manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu. #T2#
Elkhan avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Elkhan's defenses.
A jab lands there for Elkhan.
Elkhan defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu takes a swing at Elkhan's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Elkhan.
Veainu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veainu lands with a straight right. Elkhan didn't see that one coming.
Veainu slips under a jab from Elkhan.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkhan.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Elkhan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Elkhan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veainu! Elkhan lets Veainu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a combination that misses
and Elkhan 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 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
In his post fight interview, Rashid Elkhan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 164
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elkhan takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson throws a right hand that Elkhan ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkhan also avoids with ease.
Thompson slips a straight right by Elkhan.
Thompson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson takes a swing at Elkhan's ribcage but misses.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Elkhan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Elkhan. #T1#
Elkhan throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkhan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elkhan lands a head shot.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Elkhan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elkhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkhan.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Elkhan 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.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkhan's corner calls for a 1-2. Elkhan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elkhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
A countering left hand to the body from Elkhan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elkhan pinned against the cage. Elkhan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.
Thompson defending well as Elkhan loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkhan moves away.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkhan.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Elkhan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elkhan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Elkhan leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elkhan sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Elkhan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkhan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Elkhan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elkhan's head.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkhan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elkhan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elkhan is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Elkhan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elkhan swivels and escapes.
Elkhan misses with a looping left.
Elkhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson motions for Elkhan to come forward. Thompson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson misses the body punch
letting Elkhan counter with a right hand.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkhan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkhan.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elkhan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Elkhan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thompson! Elkhan lets Thompson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkhan circles away.
Elkhan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkhan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elkhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elkhan swivels and escapes.
Elkhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
A nice side step and Elkhan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Elkhan misses with a hook.
Elkhan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkhan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkhan is just out of range.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3##KD2#
Elkhan lands a big right hand that sends Thompson crashing to the mat! Elkhan stays standing though and waves Thompson back to his feet!#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elkhan but Elkhan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Elkhan scores with a counter punch that sends Thompson to the canvas! Elkhan smells blood - he's punishing Thompson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thompson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 157
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Elkhan throws out a powerful jab.
Elkhan lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkhan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elkhan cracks Bich with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.#KD2#
Elkhan lands a big uppercut and Bich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bich looks OK. Elkhan waves Bich back to his feet!#ROC2#Bich is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkhan cracks Bich with a left hook right on the temple and Bich goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Elkhan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bich is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
In his post fight interview, Rashid Elkhan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 147
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Vargas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elkhan, pushing him back against the cage.
Elkhan tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Elkhan back against the cage.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Elkhan avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
Elkhan looks winded!
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Elkhan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elkhan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Elkhan backwards.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas lands a body shot.
Elkhan takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Rashid Elkhan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vargas.
Vargas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vargas connects with a knee to the head.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Elkhan backwards.
Elkhan wants to break free but Vargas has control.
Vargas scores with a shot to the side of Elkhan's head.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargas.#T1#
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Elkhan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
Vargas gets through Elkhan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vargas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Elkhan is rocked!
Vargas has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Elkhan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vargas, and another! Elkhan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). 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 139
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Turn tries to clinch up
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Turn shoots and misses
and Elkhan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turn ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.#TD2#
Turn shoots in and bounces Elkhan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Elkhan keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turn wants to control from the top but Elkhan keeps moving. #T1#
Turn throws a big right hand that misses.
Elkhan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkhan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turn pushes down on Elkhan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elkhan controlling the position well.
Elkhan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Elkhan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elkhan is doing well to control the position and prevent Turn from advancing to side control.
Turn wants to control but Elkhan is keeping him busy.
Turn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Turn seems to be working for a kimura but Elkhan defends the submission attempt.
Elkhan controlling the position well.
Elkhan tries to get to full guard but Turn has control of the leg. #T3#
Turn thows a huge punch but Elkhan dodges it nicely.
Turn trying to pass the guard but Elkhan defending well.
Turn stalling away here and it's allowed Elkhan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turn tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkhan is retaining full guard.
Elkhan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elkhan's head.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkhan trying to control the position here.
Turn won't allow Elkhan to get back to his feet.
Elkhan wants to sweep here but Turn controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elkhan defends well and Turn ends up having to push Elkhan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elkhan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .
Turn throws a hook but Elkhan blocks it.
Elkhan is looking to counter punch.
Turn looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkhan is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Elkhan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but King Turn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turn darts in trying to clinch
and Elkhan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turn misses with a takedown
and Turn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turn shoots and misses
and Elkhan counters with a huge left! Turn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Elkhan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Turn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Elkhan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Elkhan misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Elkhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trollslayer is working Elkhan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Elkhan's brow.
Elkhan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkhan is retaining full guard.
Trollslayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trollslayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Elkhan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elkhan tries to get out of the position.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Elkhan taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard. #ROC2#Elkhan is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Elkhan quite badly. Elkhan pulls Trollslayer in close trying to recover. Trollslayer postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Elkhan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Elkhan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Elkhan as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson defending well as Elkhan loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
letting Elkhan counter with a right hand.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Elkhan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkhan misses the target.
Elkhan punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Elkhan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson looks winded!#T1#
Elkhan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkhan lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Elkhan connects with a body shot.
Elkhan scores with a body shot.
Elkhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elkhan lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Elkhan there.#T2##KD#
Elkhan sends Thompson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Elkhan is motioning to the referee to let Thompson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thompson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Elkhan takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Elkhan takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Thompson misses #KD#
and Elkhan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thompson! Elkhan lets Thompson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Elkhan takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elkhan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson. #KD#
Elkhan lands a big right hand that sends Thompson crashing to the mat! Elkhan stays standing though and waves Thompson back to his feet!#T3#
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Elkhan sends Thompson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Elkhan is motioning to the referee to let Thompson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Elkhan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elkhan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Elkhan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elkhan lands a right hand.
Thompson is trying to drag Elkhan to the mat but Elkhan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Elkhan lands with a right to the head.
Elkhan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Elkhan manages to break the clinch.
Elkhan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elkhan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Elkhan lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thompson off his feet! Thompson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan is the new heavyweight champion!
Rashid Elkhan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Elkhan throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas is looking to clinch.
Elkhan walks into a straight right hand from Vargas.#CUT#It looks like Rashid Elkhan has been cut.
We've been told by Vargas's head coaches at The Proving Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Elkhan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Elkhan jabs at Vargas's body.
Elkhan scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elkhan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arturo Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Elkhan is out of range.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Vargas avoids it with no problem.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.
Vargas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elkhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Vargas throws a right hand that Elkhan ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkhan also avoids with ease.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Elkhan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Elkhan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Elkhan manages to circle out of the way.
Vargas walks straight into a right hand from Elkhan - that's dropped him! Elkhan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vargas from any more punishment! Vargas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Tassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Tassen takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elkhan misses with a left hand
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
Elkhan slips a straight right by Tassen.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Elkhan.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Tassen avoids it with no problem.
Elkhan throws a low kick but Tassen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tassen throws a body punch but Elkhan moves out of range.
Elkhan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Elkhan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elkhan misses with a right hand
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
Elkhan looks to land a left hand but Tassen moved out of range nicely.
Tassen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elkhan misses with an uppercut
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen slips under a jab from Elkhan.
Tassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.
A shot to the body from Tassen misses
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tassen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Elkhan lands with a shot to the body.
Elkhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tassen.
Elkhan throws an off balance right hand
and Tassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tassen manages to avoid it.
Tassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tassen throws a big counter combination but Elkhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tassen walks into a jab.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
Tassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rashid Elkhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkhan throws a hook to the side of Tassen's head but Tassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Tassen as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Tassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkhan.
Tassen misses with a hook. Elkhan ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elkhan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tassen.
Tassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elkhan scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkhan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkhan misses the target.
Tassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkhan.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elkhan lands a jab-cross combination.
Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkhan looks to throw the jab but Tassen is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tassen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tassen throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Elkhan lands a big right hand that sends Tassen crashing to the mat! Elkhan stays standing though and waves Tassen back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Elkhan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Elkhan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tassen is just out of range.
Tassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elkhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tassen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rashid Elkhan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tassen avoids the body shot from Elkhan.
A little feinted left hand from Tassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elkhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elkhan misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tassen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tassen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan defending well as Tassen loads up on a big left hand.
Elkhan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tassen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkhan manages to avoid it.
Elkhan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkhan digs a good hook to Tassen's body.
Elkhan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Elkhan misses.
Tassen is looking to counter punch.
Elkhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Lee Tassen's cut is getting worse.
Tassen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Tassen tries for a takedown but Elkhan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tassen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elkhan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tassen misses the target.
A shot to the body from Elkhan misses
and Tassen counters with a straight right hand.
Tassen scores with a nice head shot.
Elkhan throws a shot from downtown. Tassen moves away and avoids it.
Tassen just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkhan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkhan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#Lee Tassen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Elkhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkhan.
Elkhan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkhan misses with a combination
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Elkhan avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Elkhan misses.
Tassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Tassen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elkhan cracks Tassen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elkhan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Tassen is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Lee Tassen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Elkhan flashes Tassen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tassen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tassen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Elkhan punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkhan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkhan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Vasiliev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elkhan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Elkhan is avoiding it.
Elkhan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Elkhan misses with a punch on the inside.
Elkhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elkhan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good body shot from Elkhan.
Vasiliev is working for takedown but Elkhan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elkhan swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Elkhan stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan has him pressed against the cage.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Elkhan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elkhan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vasiliev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Vasiliev avoids the punch easily.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkhan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasiliev.#CL2#
Vasiliev darts in and clinches Elkhan up against the cage.
Vasiliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Elkhan scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkhan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elkhan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasiliev's head.
Vasiliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Vasiliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Vasiliev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2##CL2#
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkhan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Vasiliev pulls guard successfully.
Elkhan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasiliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkhan wants to stand but Vasiliev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elkhan trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Vasiliev wants to stand and escape but Elkhan is having none of it. #T3#
Elkhan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elkhan continues to stall.#SUB2#
Vasiliev is looking for a triangle but Elkhan pushes his legs off easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Elkhan gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Elkhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Vasiliev has closed the distance and engaged Elkhan in a clinch. #T4#
Elkhan misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Elkhan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasiliev holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Vasiliev gets control of Elkhan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasiliev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasiliev trying to control the position.
Elkhan wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Elkhan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkhan pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Vasiliev.
Elkhan lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Vasiliev gets control of Elkhan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasiliev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev has control of Elkhan's left arm, preventing Elkhan from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Elkhan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vasiliev is controlling Elkhan's posture.
Vasiliev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elkhan controlling from the top position.
Vasiliev controls Elkhan momentarily but Elkhan frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elkhan wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Vasiliev tries to score a body lock takedown but Elkhan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elkhan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elkhan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elkhan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasiliev wants a takedown. #TD2#
Vasiliev manages to pull guard.
Vasiliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkhan is controlling him.
Elkhan won't allow Vasiliev to sweep him here.
Vasiliev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkhan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Elkhan pulls Vasiliev in to control the position. #T3#
Vasiliev wants to pass the guard but Elkhan is keeping the position.
Vasiliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elkhan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasiliev on the ground.
Elkhan controlling the position.
Vasiliev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elkhan trying to keep a closed guard but Vasiliev is proving a slippery customer.
Vasiliev won't allow Elkhan to sweep him here.
Elkhan being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasiliev trying to control but Elkhan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan working aggressively here.
Vasiliev misses with a knee to the head.
Elkhan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elkhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkhan misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elkhan is working Vasiliev over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vasiliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Elkhan moves out of range.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up but Elkhan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elkhan has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev. #TD2#
Vasiliev jumps into guard, dragging Elkhan to the mat.
Vasiliev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vasiliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkhan is controlling him. #SUB2#
Vasiliev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkhan defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan looking to sit in guard and control but Vasiliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SU2#
Vasiliev stands up and waves to Elkhan to follow him.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkhan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev drops his hands momentarily and Elkhan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Vasiliev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elkhan, pushing him back against the cage.
Elkhan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkhan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Elkhan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Elkhan.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Elkhan holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasiliev drops back down to his feet.
Elkhan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elkhan has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elkhan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Elkhan throws a body punch but Vasiliev moves out of range.
Vasiliev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elkhan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev.
Elkhan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev.
Elkhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasiliev moves away.
Vasiliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkhan circles away.
Elkhan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elkhan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elkhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkhan is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elkhan lands a body shot.
Vasiliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elkhan tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Elkhan back against the cage. #T3#
Vasiliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Elkhan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Elkhan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Elkhan is avoiding it.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Elkhan pushes him off.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkhan lands with a right to the head.
Elkhan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Elkhan.
Elkhan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands. #BC#
Elkhan breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Elkhan misses the target.
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Elkhan keeps it at a distance.
Elkhan scores with the left hand. Vasiliev knows he should have avoided that one.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elkhan, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev darts in trying to clinch
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Elkhan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elkhan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Elkhan!
A very excited looking Rashid Elkhan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Highland 91
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Pjetlic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elkhan's head.
Pjetlic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pjetlic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkhan manages to avoid it.
Elkhan misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkhan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkhan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Pjetlic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkhan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Pjetlic misses its target.
Elkhan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pjetlic on the side of the head.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body. Elkhan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elkhan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
Pjetlic connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pjetlic throws a right hand that misses
and Elkhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the side of Elkhan's head but Elkhan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pjetlic lands a nice hook to Elkhan's body. Elkhan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Pjetlic throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.
Pjetlic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Pjetlic misses.
Elkhan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pjetlic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Elkhan moves out of range.
Elkhan swings for the body but Pjetlic moves out of range.
Pjetlic clobbers Elkhan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Pjetlic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Elkhan counter with a right hand.
Pjetlic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pjetlic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pjetlic lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Elkhan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elkhan misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pjetlic.
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
Pjetlic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan misses with a hook. Pjetlic ducked under it nicely.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkhan moves away.
Elkhan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
Elkhan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elkhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pjetlic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elkhan's head.#T3#
Elkhan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkhan missing with a left hand there. Pjetlic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkhan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pjetlic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elkhans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pjetlic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pjetlic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elkhan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pjetlic throws a lazy right hand but Elkhan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkhan moves away.
Elkhan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkhan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pjetlic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkhan lands a nice shot that snaps Pjetlic's head back. #T4#
Pjetlic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elkhan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pjetlic throws a lazy uppercut
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pjetlic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pjetlic scores with a punch to the head.
Pjetlic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pjetlic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pjetlic has knocked Elkhan down with a huge combo! Pjetlic steps away and waves a wobbly Elkhan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Elkhan is rocked!
Pjetlic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pjetlic digs a good body shot into Elkhan's ribs.
Pjetlic connects with a combination that backs up Elkhan into the cage. Pjetlic lands a flurry of punches that gets past Elkhan's guard. Elkhan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Pjetlic bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
Maro Pjetlic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Kerr on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Elkhan gets caught flat footed, as Kerr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerr pushes down on Elkhan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elkhan taking some punishment here, with Kerr in his half guard.
Kerr wants to free his trapped foot but Elkhan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elkhan tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kerr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kerr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elkhan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerr.
Kerr working the head and body with strikes.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elkhan defending well though.
Kerr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kerr lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Kerr winds up and cracks Elkhan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr wants to control but Elkhan is keeping him busy.
Elkhan is looking to improve his position.
Elkhan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerr on the ground.
Kerr working Elkhan over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkhan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kerr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elkhan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kerr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elkhan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kerr 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.
Kerr lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Kerr scores with a big shot! Elkhan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Elkhan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kerr!

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Elkhan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a lunging right hand
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawiwasulu moves away from the strike by Elkhan.
We've been informed that Elkhan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Elkhan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawiwasulu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkhan lands a body shot.
Elkhan works the jab nicely.
Kawiwasulu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
Elkhan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkhan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawiwasulu's head.
Elkhan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkhan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##KD2#
Elkhan cracks Kawiwasulu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawiwasulu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Elkhan finish him? #ROC2#Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Elkhan lands a jab to Kawiwasulu's midsection.
Elkhan cracks a nice hook into Kawiwasulu's ribs.#KD2#
Elkhan cracks Kawiwasulu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elkhan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kawiwasulu to stand back up!
Oh Kawiwasulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu tries to get into range but Elkhan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kawiwasulu! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Elkhan scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
A very excited looking Rashid Elkhan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Elkhan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar swings for the body but Elkhan moves out of range.
Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Elkhan finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head.
Elkhan defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Elkhan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elkhan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar thuds a left hand into Elkhan's body.
Elkhan throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Elkhan as Lesnar shoots in.
Lesnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Elkhan throws a shot 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!
Elkhan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elkhan looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
A big right from Elkhan misses. #T1#
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elkhan circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Elkhan there.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkhan.
Elkhan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Elkhan ducks down to avoid it.
Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elkhan sprawls well. Elkhan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkhan.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Elkhan saw that one coming.
Elkhan is looking to counter the offense by Lesnar and move into the clinch.
Elkhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Elkhan takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Elkhan avoids it easily.#T2#
Lesnar throws a front kick aimed at Elkhan's knee but Elkhan avoids it well.
Elkhan looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Titus Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elkhan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Elkhan didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elkhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkhan has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.
Elkhan wants to get back to full guard but Lesnar has passed into side control.
Lesnar working the head with strikes.
Lesnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Lesnar wants to control but Elkhan is keeping him busy.
Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lesnar cracks Elkhan with a big elbow.
Lesnar lands a few punches from side control.
Elkhan looking for a sweep but Lesnar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lesnar raining down shots from the mount!
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Elkhan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lesnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lesnar avoids the attempt from Elkhan to control.
Lesnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Elkhan looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Elkhan taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar with good strikes from the mount here!
Lesnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Elkhan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elkhan tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Lesnar breaks from Elkhan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lesnar landing punches.
Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks Elkhan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lesnar throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Elkhan counters by clinching up.
Lesnar stalls.
Lesnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkhan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Elkhan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elkhan lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lesnar.
Elkhan lands with a light punch inside.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elkhan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Titus Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Elkhan avoids it well.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Elkhan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Elkhan lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Elkhan presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elkhan.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Elkhan.
A short body shot lands from Elkhan as the two fighters clinch.
Elkhan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head.
Elkhan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Elkhan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkhan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elkhan lands a nice uppercut.
Elkhan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elkhan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Elkhan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elkhan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkhan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elkhan misses with a body punch.
Elkhan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elkhan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lesnar.
A short right from Elkhan.
Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elkhan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Elkhan presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Elkhan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Elkhan cracks Lesnar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elkhan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lesnar to stand back up!
Elkhan cracks Lesnar with a hook to the temple - Lesnar is on wobbly legs here! Elkhan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lesnar falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Elkhan wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Elkhan has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Elkhan won't allow it.
West is trying to break free.
Elkhan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elkhan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elkhan digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan is working West over against the cage.
West looks winded!
Elkhan lands a nice uppercut.
Elkhan lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkhan.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elkhan has him pressed against the cage.
Elkhan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elkhan lands an uppercut.
Elkhan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkhan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkhan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt West or not.
Elkhan lands a nice uppercut.
Elkhan is working West over against the cage.
Elkhan lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
Elkhan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Elkhan.
A shot in the inside from Elkhan. #T1#
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkhan lands a right hand. #ROC#West is rocked!
Elkhan presses West against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Elkhan finish him?
Still in the clinch, Elkhan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkhan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkhan.
Elkhan lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands a shoulder strike.
Elkhan dips a shoulder and cracks West with a mighty uppercut! West falls back against the cage and Elkhan unloads with a barrage of strikes! West is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Elkhan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

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

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Elkhan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Elkhan throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elkhan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Elkhan slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Elkhan's front leg but catches the back leg as Elkhan tries to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Elkhan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Elkhan misses the target.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Jackson rushes Elkhan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elkhan misses with the head strike.
Elkhan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkhan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elkhan lands a shot to the body.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Elkhan lands a right hand.
Elkhan can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Elkhan as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkhan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elkhan.
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!
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Elkhan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Elkhan blocks an uppercut.
Elkhan pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elkhan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Wayne Frank Jackson's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elkhan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Elkhan pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkhan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Elkhan lands with a short shot to the head.
Elkhan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackson with a big uppercut! Jackson tries to clinch up but Elkhan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackson to the mat! Jackson covers up and Elkhan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: Highland 82
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1##KD#
Paschal drops Elkhan with a beautiful combination! Elkhan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paschal is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Rashid Elkhan has been cut.
Paschal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paschal.
Paschal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paschal throws an off balance right hand
and Elkhan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Elkhan moves into the clinch.
Elkhan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elkhan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paschal.
Paschal working aggressively here.
Elkhan digs a right hand into Paschal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paschal's gas tank.
Paschal is breathing heavily.
Paschal takes a shot to the head.
Elkhan keeps control of Paschal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Elkhan.
A hook to the body from Elkhan.
Elkhan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Elkhan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elkhan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elkhan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Elkhan - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Elkhan as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Elkhan on the inside.
We've been informed that Elkhan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Elkhan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paschals head.
Elkhan lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkhan.
Elkhan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elkhan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Elkhan.
A nice left hand lands by Elkhan.
Elkhan presses Paschal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Elkhan - that landed with a thud.
Elkhan scores with a shoulder strike.
Elkhan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkhan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkhan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
Nice body punch from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan is working Paschal over against the cage.
Elkhan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Elkhan scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Paschal is rocked!
Elkhan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Paschal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Elkhan lands with a left to the head.
Elkhan dips a shoulder and cracks Paschal with a mighty uppercut! Paschal falls back against the cage and Elkhan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paschal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Elkhan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dick defending well as Elkhan loads up on a big left hand.
Elkhan looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range.
Dick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dick throws a body punch but Elkhan moves out of range.
Dick lands a head shot.
Dick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elkhan misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan lands a right hook to the body.
Elkhan cracks Dick with an open hand slap.
A big left from Elkhan misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dick! But no joy.#T1#
Dick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkhan.
Elkhan sets himself, and Dick steps forward looking for the clinch! Elkhan avoids it this time.
Elkhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.
Dick tests Elkhan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elkhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Elkhan misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Dick avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Dick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dick.
Rashid Elkhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dick moves away from the strike by Elkhan.
A jab from Elkhan finds it's way through Dick's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dick as he connects with a hook.
Dick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elkhan throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
Dick tests Elkhan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick throws a poor cross that misses
and Elkhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.#CL2#
Dick has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elkhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Elkhan avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elkhans head.
Dick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Elkhan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dick throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkhan.
Elkhan pushes Dick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dick breaks the clinch.
Dick looks to land a left hand but Elkhan moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Dick coming out on top.
Elkhan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Elkhan punishes Dick's body with a nice straight punch.
Dick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elkhan lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkhan throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick swings widly with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dick slips under a jab from Elkhan.
Dick scores with a body shot.
A big left from Elkhan misses.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Elkhan tried to counter with a leg kick but Dick avoided it.
Elkhan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Rashid Elkhan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Needle Dick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Elkhan works over Dick's head and body with a nice combination.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
Elkhan loads up on a big right hand but Dick slips the punch.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.#CL#
Dick tries to keep at a distance but Elkhan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dick tries a body shot but Elkhan blocks it.
Elkhan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elkhan lands a nice uppercut.
Elkhan tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Elkhan back against the cage. #T1#
Elkhan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elkhan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elkhan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Elkhan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elkhan tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elkhan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Elkhan fails to land.
Rashid Elkhan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elkhan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dick.
Elkhan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elkhan backwards.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Dick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Elkhan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab.
Elkhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dick connects with a right hand. Elkhan shakes it off.#CL2#
Elkhan gets tackled into the cage by Dick. Dick maintains the clinch.
Elkhan tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elkhan gets through Dick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick tries a body shot but Elkhan blocks it. #BC2#
Dick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Dick counters with a nice right hand that sends Elkhan toppling to the canvas! Elkhan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dick finish him?!#ROC2#Elkhan is rocked!
A left lands for Elkhan.
Elkhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elkhan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Elkhan misses the body punch #KD2#
and Dick counters with a nice right hand that sends Elkhan toppling to the canvas! Elkhan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dick finish him?!
Oh Elkhan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkhan throws a poor cross that misses
and Dick counters with a big left hand that crumples Elkhan! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Needle Dick! Needle Dick retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Needle Dick, 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 62
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Elkhan throws the left hand but Kawiwasulu avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu misses with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.
Kawiwasulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter punch.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkhan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Kawiwasulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Elkhan should have avoided that one.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.
Kawiwasulu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Elkhan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Elkhan throws a front kick aimed at Kawiwasulu's knee but Kawiwasulu avoids it well.
Kawiwasulu throws out a loose jab but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkhan 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.#T1#
Kawiwasulu throws a right hand that misses
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu misses with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawiwasulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkhan lands a really nice looking cross but Kawiwasulu seems unphased.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Elkhan! Kawiwasulu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Manlet Killer tries to clinch up
and Elkhan counters with a straight right hand.
Manlet Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manlet Killer moves in looking to clinch but Elkhan pushes him off.
Elkhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Manlet Killer off the cage and back into range.
Elkhan keeps the fight on the outside.
Elkhan misses with a hook. Manlet Killer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet Killer closes the distance but Elkhan moves to the side
and Elkhan counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Manlet Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Elkhan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manlet Killer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manlet Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manlet Killer darts in trying to clinch
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkhan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Manlet Killer tries to clinch up.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkhan scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkhan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manlet Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD2#
Elkhan cracks Manlet Killer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elkhan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Manlet Killer to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Jordan Hero Manlet Killer has been cut.#T3##KD2#
Elkhan cracks Manlet Killer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manlet Killer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Elkhan finish him?
Elkhan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Elkhan tries to get set, Manlet Killer tries to push him back and clinch up but Elkhan manages to avoid the attempt.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manlet Killer.
Elkhan throws a jab but it's blocked by Manlet Killer.
Manlet Killer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Elkhan manages to circle out of the way.
Elkhan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manlet Killer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Elkhan lands a big right hand that sends Manlet Killer crashing to the mat! Elkhan stays standing though and waves Manlet Killer back to his feet!
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!
Elkhan throws a pinpoint strike between Manlet Killer's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Manlet Killer crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Elkhan scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021

#R1#
Elkhan lands the left hand.
Elkhan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkhan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kerr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Marko Kerr has been cut.
Elkhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerr.
Kerr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elkhan takes a swing at Kerr's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan scores with a nice right hand.
Elkhan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kerr attempts a counter takedown but Elkhan avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Elkhan misses.
Kerr feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Elkhan thuds a left hand into Kerr's body.#KD2#
Elkhan lands a big uppercut and Kerr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kerr looks OK. Elkhan waves Kerr back to his feet!
Elkhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkhan missing with a left hand there. Kerr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkhan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerr attempts a counter takedown but Elkhan avoids it well and moves away.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkhan cracks Kerr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkhan misses with a straight left. #T2#
Elkhan cracks Kerr with a good jab.
Kerr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerr ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
Kerr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Elkhan misses.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Kerr moves out of range.
Kerr feinted with a counter takedown.
Kerr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Elkhan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kerr avoids the body shot from Elkhan.
Kerr tries to counter with a takedown but Elkhan is quick to defend against it.
Elkhan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kerr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkhan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elkhan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkhan with a nice cross.
Kerr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.#T4#
Elkhan lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Elkhan cracks Kerr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kerr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Elkhan finish him? #ROC2#Kerr 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!
Elkhan sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kerr's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kerr's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: Highland 31
Date: Apr 26, 2021

#R1#
Ma misses with a double jab
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Elkhan drops Ma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ma looks back up at him and smiles so Elkhan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Rashid Elkhan has been cut.
Elkhan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ma! Elkhan dives in looking to finish! Ma is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2021

#R1#
Montgomery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlando Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkhan looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Elkhan leaves Montgomery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Montgomery as he connects with a hook.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Elkhan shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
Nice defenses there by Elkhan.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elkhan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Montgomery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan works Montgomery's body with a nice hook.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Elkhan misses with a body shot.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Elkhan. #T1#
Montgomery looks for a takedown but Elkhan sprawls well.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery fails to land the takedown.
Elkhan lands with a nice body punch.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Elkhan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Montgomery shoots in for a double leg but Elkhan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montgomery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkhan avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Elkhan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elkhan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elkhan is looking to wear down Montgomery with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Elkhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
Montgomery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Montgomery shoots in and drives through. Elkhan sprawls well.
Montgomery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkhan circles away.
Montgomery looks winded!
Elkhan connects with a single shot there.
Montgomery takes a swing at Elkhan's ribcage but misses.
Elkhan lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montgomery.
Nice straight punches there by Elkhan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elkhan.#T3#
Elkhan throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Elkhan.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elkhan defends it well.
Montgomery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elkhan pinned against the cage. Elkhan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Montgomery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkhan avoids it really well and circles away.
Good exchange - Elkhan coming out on top.
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches up with Elkhan, looking for a takedown. Montgomery pushes Elkhan against the cage but Elkhan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Elkhan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Elkhan throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elkhan defends it nicely.
Montgomery misses with a body punch
and Elkhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkhan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Montgomery drives through with a takedown into Elkhan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkhan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Elkhan'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.
Elkhan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Elkhan 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#
Elkhan is looking to land body kicks.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elkhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Elkhan.
Elkhan connects with a right hand. Montgomery shakes it off.
Montgomery shoots for a takedown but Elkhan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elkhan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Elkhan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Montgomery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws the left hand but Elkhan avoids the punch easily.
Elkhan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elkhan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Montgomery just manages to avoid it.
Elkhan stuffs the takedown attempt from Montgomery. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
Elkhan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Elkhan stuns Montgomery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Elkhan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elkhan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Elkhan. No joy for Montgomery on that attempt.
Elkhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elkhan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elkhan.
Elkhan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montgomery's hands.
Elkhan misses the shot to the body.
Elkhan stuns Montgomery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elkhan throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Elkhan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elkhan defends it well.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Elkhan throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montgomery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elkhan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Elkhan shows good takedown defense.
Elkhan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rashid Elkhan is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkhan circles away.
Montgomery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elkhan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
A swing and a miss from Elkhan.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.
Elkhan jabs at Montgomery's body.#T3#
Montgomery dives in and grabs Elkhan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elkhan pushes down on Montgomery's head and hops out.
Montgomery misses with a left hand
and Elkhan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkhan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches up with Elkhan, looking for a takedown. Montgomery pushes Elkhan against the cage but Elkhan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elkhan connects with a body shot that sends Montgomery's belly button to the back.
Elkhan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montgomery doesn't seem bothered though.
Montgomery dives in and grabs Elkhan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elkhan pushes down on Montgomery's head and hops out.
Elkhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Elkhan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Elkhan cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
Elkhan lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkhan lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Elkhan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A clash of legs there as Montgomery blocks the low kick.
Elkhan dips to his left and cracks Montgomery with an uppercut!
Montgomery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elkhan pinned against the cage. Elkhan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elkhan looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Montgomery tries to counter by closing the distance.
Elkhan lands a right hook to the body.
Elkhan misses with a straight left.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Elkhan misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Elkhan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Elkhan.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Elkhan shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery has a takedown stuffed.
Montgomery ducks right into an uppercut from Elkhan.
Elkhan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elkhan sprawls well. Elkhan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Montgomery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Montgomery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elkhan scores with a nice strike.
Montgomery ducks right into an uppercut from Elkhan. #T1#
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Elkhan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elkhan lands a slapping body shot.
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Elkhan lands with a nice body punch.
Elkhan throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Montgomery has a takedown stuffed.
Elkhan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elkhan lands an overhand right.
Montgomery with a poor takedown
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkhan scores with a sloppy right hand. Montgomery should have avoided that one. #T2#
Montgomery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Elkhan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Montgomery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkhan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Montgomery ducks right into an uppercut from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Elkhan finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery's head.
Elkhan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
Montgomery wants to counter with a clinch but Elkhan pushes him away.
Elkhan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elkhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Montgomery off the cage and back into range.
Elkhan takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery wants to counter with a clinch but Elkhan pushes him away.#T3#
Elkhan tries a low kick but Montgomery avoids it.
Montgomery shoots in and drives through. Elkhan sprawls well.
Elkhan thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elkhan cracks Montgomery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elkhan lands a glancing blow to the side of Montgomery's head.
Elkhan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery tries to clinch up
and Elkhan counters with a straight right hand.
Elkhan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Montgomery goes for a double leg but Elkhan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Elkhan continues to drive forward.
Montgomery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkhan.
Elkhan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery moves away from the strike by Elkhan.
Elkhan stuns Montgomery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elkhan misses with a wild body shot.
Elkhan throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkhan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkhan 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.
Montgomery misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Elkhan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Elkhan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elkhan, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Elkhan!

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