Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Cano throws a series of punches but Octavian avoids them all with ease.
Cano throws a series of punches but Octavian avoids them all with ease.
Octavian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Octavian.
A combination from Cano does no damage.
Octavian scores with a push kick.
Cano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cano falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Octavian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cano tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Octavian manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Octavian wants to finish this one by submission but Cano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Octavian.
Octavian is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cano can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T1#
Octavian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Octavian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cano working to try and regain half guard.
Octavian controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Octavian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cano is now in Octavian's guard. A big mistake from Octavian there, giving up the dominant position! #T2##SUB#
Octavian working for a triangle but Cano defends it easily.
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Octavian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Octavian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Octavian is looking to advance position but Cano won't allow it. #T3#
Octavian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Octavian throwing shots but Cano is blocking nicely.
Octavian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Octavian continues to stall.
Octavian tries to pass to full mount but Cano defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Octavian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Octavian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Cano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Octavian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cano's head.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Octavian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cano backs up against the cage.
Randy Cano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cano throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Octavian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cano tries to land a knee to the head but Octavian blocks with his arms.
Octavian lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Cano is rocked!
Octavian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cano can do to turn this around?
Octavian throws a big uppercut that drops Cano! More strikes from Octavian and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cano lies dazed against the cage as Octavian celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintus Octavian!
Quintus Octavian took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ryan retires after crushing defeat ! He can be my butler and his manager my chauffeur.'.

Event: DARE 12
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Cano slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Cano forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
Cano tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Cano drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Cano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cano misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cano is defended easily by Balboa.
We've been told by Balboa's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balboa throws out a loose jab but Cano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cano throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cano dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Cano's head and hops out.
Diego Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Cano moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cano feints the counter takedown.
Cano moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Cano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Cano fails with a takedown attempt.
Diego Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa throws a right hand that Cano ducks under and follows up with a left that Cano also avoids with ease.
Balboa tries to bum rush Cano with a series of wild strikes but Cano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa leaves Cano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Cano on that attempt.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Balboa lands a glancing blow to the side of Cano's head.
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cano ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cano dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cano shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good shot there by Balboa.
Cano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Cano darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Cano into the cage.
Balboa misses with a hook.#T3#
Cano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cano's head backwards.
Cano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Cano ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa lands a jab to the head.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Cano tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Cano counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Balboa pushes Cano off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cano counters with a one-two to the body.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Cano closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cano has him pressed against the cage.
Cano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Balboa prevents it. #T4#
Cano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cano slips under a jab.
Balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Cano moves into the clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Cano manages to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to bum rush Cano with a series of wild strikes but Cano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa misses with an uppercut
and Cano counters with a three punch combo that has Balboa backing up. Balboa nods at Cano to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Cano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa swinging wildly here.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Cano slips under a jab.
Cano misses with a double jab.
Cano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balboa throws out the jab. #CL2#
Cano drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage. #BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cano.
Cano looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Cano fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Diego Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Cano ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diego Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
Cano tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cano tries to clinch up.
Balboa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cano can do to turn this around?
Cano misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cano.
Cano tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Cano avoids it well.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cano is breathing heavily.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Cano dodges the punch combination from Balboa. #T2#
Balboa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.#CL2#
Cano clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Cano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano avoids them all with ease.
Cano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Cano avoids it well.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Cano. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range. #T3#
Cano misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice cross by Balboa.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balboa throws a big shot that misses.
Balboa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cano tries to clinch up.
As Cano looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Cano just gets out of the way.
Cano dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Balboa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cano. Cano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cano shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Cano dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Cano doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Diego Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cano counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Cano.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Cano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balboa's half guard.#ES#
Balboa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Balboa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Cano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Cano moves away and avoids it.
Balboa misses with a looping left.
Balboa misses with a hook
and Cano counters with a two punch combo.
Balboa cracks Cano with a good jab.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa throws a combination that misses
and Cano counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Cano.
Cano tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cano throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cano gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Cano manages to break the clinch.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cano shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cano.
Cano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diego Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Cano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balboa defends it well.
Balboa misses with a looping left.
Cano blocks a jab.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cano misses with a wild combination.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range. #CL2#
Cano takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Cano keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Randy Cano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Cano staying out of range there.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Cano goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Cano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cano throws a counter combo.
Cano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Cano ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Cano on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3##CL2#
Cano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Cano's shoulder, as Cano tries to avoid the shot.
Cano with the counter takedown but Balboa avoids it easily.
Balboa lands with a nice combination. Cano backs away looking to recover.
Cano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Cano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cano slips a straight right by Balboa.
Cano ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Cano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Cano ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa tries to bum rush Cano with a series of wild strikes but Cano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cano looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Cano shoots in.
Balboa looks to land a combination. Cano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DARE 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Korth misses with a lunging right hand
and Cano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cano.
Cano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Cano slips under a jab.
Korth throws a looping overhand right but Cano ducks down to avoid it.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Korth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Korth misses the target.
Korth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Korth swings widly with a right hand
and Cano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Korth. No joy for Cano on that attempt. #CL2#
Cano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korth, pushing him back against the cage.
Cano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
Korth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Korth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korth.
Korth throws an overhand right that drops Cano like a sack of potatoes! Korth dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elton Korth!

Event: DARE WARLORDS
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Cano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cummins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Cano.
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cummins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Cano with a poor takedown
and Cummins counters with a straight right hand.
Cummins throws out a loose jab but Cano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cummins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Cano is rocked!
Cano throws a combination that misses
and Cummins counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Cummins!
Our winner, Gordon Cummins, 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: DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Phillips throws a body shot but no joy.
Cano with a poor takedown
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Cano moves away from the strike by Phillips.
A shot to the body from Phillips misses
and Cano counters with a series of strikes. Phillips will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phillips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cano is looking for the big counter here.
Cano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Phillips has knocked Cano down with a huge combo! Phillips steps away and waves a wobbly Cano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Cano is rocked!
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cano tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Cano is still on wobbly legs! Can Phillips finish him?
Phillips cracks Cano with a left hook right on the temple and Cano goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Phillips lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Cano is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrace Phillips!
In his post fight interview, Terrace Phillips started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017

#R1#
Babbitt scores with a leg kick.
Babbitt stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cano is defended easily by Babbitt .
Cano avoids the body shot from Babbitt .
That kick from Babbitt tenderised Cano's leg. Cano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babbitt swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cano shoots in and drives through. Babbitt sprawls well.
A jab from Babbitt does it's job there.
Babbitt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babbitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Cano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babbitt connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Cano shoots and misses
and Babbitt counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Cano is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kim Babbitt !

Event: Carnage 37
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Liddell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cano. Cano obviously looking to wear him down.
Cano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Liddell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Liddell tests Cano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liddell misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Cano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Our sources have told us that Liddell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Liddell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cano blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Liddell jumps guard and drags Cano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cano trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cano pushing down on Liddell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Liddell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cano.
Liddell is staying active underneath Cano, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Liddell wants to get back to full guard.
Cano throwing shots but Liddell is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Liddell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cano seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Liddell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Randy Cano!
In his post fight interview, Randy Cano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 3
Date: Mar 30, 2017

#R1#
Cano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that Cano semi-blocks.
Shlemenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Cano. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Cano against the cage.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shlemenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cano. #TD#
Shlemenko decides to pull guard.
Cano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Cano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shlemenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cano.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Cano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shlemenko but Shlemenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Cano moves out of range easily. #T2##CL#
Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.
Shlemenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shlemenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Cano has him pressed against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Cano wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cano.
Cano can't break the clinch.
Cano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shlemenko to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cano avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Cano throws a counter combo.
Cano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shlemenko's waist but Shlemenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cano off to one side.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Shlemenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cano, pushing him back against the cage.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cano backwards. #BC#
Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a nice head kick!
Cano tries to clinch but Shlemenko is having none of it. #CL#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Cano avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cano counters with a straight right hand.
Cano looks to land a right hand but Shlemenko moved out of range.
Cano cracks Shlemenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shlemenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cano.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt - Shlemenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cano throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko. #TD2#
Cano pulls guard effortlessly.
Cano wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
Cano wants to sweep here but Shlemenko controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cano gets tackled into the cage by Shlemenko. Shlemenko maintains the clinch.
Alex Shlemenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Cano is trying to maintain a safe position but Shlemenko gets an underhook and turns Cano into the cage.
Shlemenko scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Cano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shlemenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shlemenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shlemenko is now in half guard. #T1#
Shlemenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Cano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shlemenko manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cano wants to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shlemenko content just to control the position here. #T3#
Shlemenko'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.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cano can do to turn this around?
Cano trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Cano to control.
Cano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shlemenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shlemenko controlling his opponent.
Cano is looking to improve his position but Shlemenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Cano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shlemenko controlling his opponent.
Cano working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shlemenko instigates a clinch.
Cano trying to control the position but instead, Shlemenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cano into the cage.
Shlemenko scores with a shot to the side of Cano's head. #BC2#
Cano breaks from the clinch.
Cano slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cano! But no joy.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Alex Shlemenko is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Cano tries to clinch up but Shlemenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Cano moves out of range. #T1#
Shlemenko looks to land a combination but Cano avoids it well.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cano looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Shlemenko connects with a high kick.
Shlemenko throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cano throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko sets himself, and Cano steps forward looking for the clinch! Shlemenko avoids it this time.
Cano shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Shlemenko gets a clinch.
Cano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shlemenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cano.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
The crowd cheers as Shlemenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cano doesn't seem phased though.
Cano slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
Cano wants to clinch.#T2#
Cano fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Cano moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Cano feints and as Shlemenko raises his hands in defense, Cano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shlemenko is looking to stand back up but Cano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shlemenko. #REVR#
Shlemenko is not content to let Cano control the position.#ES#
Shlemenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cano avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Cano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cano blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a push kick but Cano slaps the foot to one side.
Cano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Cano misses.
No luck for Cano with that takedown attempt.
Shlemenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shlemenko throws a one two combo. #CL#
Shlemenko rushes Cano and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Shlemenko pulls guard. #SU2#
Cano stands up from Shlemenko's guard - Cano perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Cano keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Cano is having none of it.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cano unleashes a big counter combination but Shlemenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Cano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shlemenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Shlemenko manages to break the clinch.
Randy Cano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shlemenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!

Alex Shlemenko wins by unanimous decision!
Alex Shlemenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit bull development , into his post fight interview.

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 2
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Van Dusten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Dusten throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
Van Dusten misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Cano has managed to clinch. #TD#
Van Dusten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van Dusten manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Cano bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cano misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cano.
Van Dusten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Dusten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frijdrich Van Dusten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dusten tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Dusten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cano! But no joy.
Cano blocks a leg kick.
Van Dusten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Cano avoids the head kick by Van Dusten.
Cano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dusten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dusten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Dusten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Cano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Dusten but Van Dusten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dusten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cano shoots for a takedown but Van Dusten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Cano has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Cano has picked Van Dusten up - he's going for a ride! Cano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cano moves into full mount! Van Dusten won't be happy about that!
Van Dusten throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cano. What's that going to do exactly?
Van Dusten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Dusten is breathing heavily.
Cano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Dusten is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dusten is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Van Dusten throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Van Dusten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cano lands a couple of good shots and Van Dusten has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cano is riding his opponent, not letting Van Dusten buck him off.
Cano wants to control but Van Dusten is keeping busy.
Van Dusten covers up after that shot from Cano.
Van Dusten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cano throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Van Dusten!
Cano keeps control of the position as Van Dusten tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cano keeps control of the position easily here as Van Dusten tries to buck him off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Dusten is in bad spot here.
Van Dusten staying busy and making it hard for Cano to control. #T3#
Van Dusten can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Van Dusten is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Van Dusten tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cano controlling from the full mount.
Van Dusten bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van Dusten is working Cano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Van Dusten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Dusten, into his guard. #REVB#
Van Dusten throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4##SUB#
Van Dusten has his foot on Cano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cano works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Dusten has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cano slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Van Dusten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cano pulls his head out easily.
Cano is looking to take a break and control but Van Dusten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dusten missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like Cano is going to stand back up.
Cano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Dusten gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Cano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Cano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Dusten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Dusten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cano sprawls and moves away.
Van Dusten misses with a series of wild punches.
Cano scores with a three punch combo!
Van Dusten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Dusten looks to land a body kick but Cano moved away.
Van Dusten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Dusten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frijdrich Van Dusten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano shoots in for a double leg but Van Dusten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dusten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Dusten misses with a kick to the body.
Cano scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dusten throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Dusten throws a head kick but Cano moves out of range. #T1#
Van Dusten swinging wildly here.
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Dusten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Van Dusten misses #CL2#
and Cano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cano.
Van Dusten tries to pull guard but Cano won't allow it.
Cano landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Cano breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Cano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dusten wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Van Dusten.
Cano controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Cano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dusten keeps working.
Cano tries to move to mount but Van Dusten blocks the move with his legs.
Cano trying to control the action but Van Dusten is working from the bottom.
Cano wants to stand but Van Dusten has his arm trapped.
Van Dusten is not content to let Cano control the position.
Van Dusten tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Van Dusten throws up a few punches.#T3#
Van Dusten manages to get back to half guard.
Van Dusten is staying active underneath Cano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Dusten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cano wants to stand but Van Dusten has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Van Dusten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Cano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Van Dusten working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cano has passed into half guard!
Cano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Dusten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van Dusten flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Van Dusten strikes from the bottom but Cano uses the opportunity to move to side control. #T4#
Van Dusten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cano is looking to take a break and control but Van Dusten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dusten throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Van Dusten misses with a strike from the bottom.
Cano wants to control but Van Dusten is keeping him busy.
Van Dusten throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Van Dusten is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dusten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Cano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Cano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cano looks to land a body kick but Van Dusten moved away.
Van Dusten throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Cano tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Dusten pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dusten defends it nicely.
Cano dives in and grabs Van Dusten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Dusten pushes down on Cano's head and hops out.
A jab from Cano does it's job there.
Van Dusten is looking to chop away at Cano's legs.
Van Dusten throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Cano as he checks the leg kick.
Cano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Dusten is looking to land body kicks.
Cano wants to counter with a clinch but Van Dusten pushes him away.
Van Dusten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dusten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cano fails to land the takedown.
Frijdrich Van Dusten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
Cano swings for the body but Van Dusten moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cano fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Van Dusten swats away the attempt to clinch by Cano.
Van Dusten has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Dusten throws a leg kick but Cano checks it.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dusten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cano.
Cano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dusten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Dusten throws a leg kick but Cano moved away.
Van Dusten tries a head kick but it misses.
Cano moves out of range of the body kick.
Cano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Dusten is fending him off so far but Cano persists. Nope, Van Dusten circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Dusten misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dusten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cano counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Dusten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cano fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Cano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Dusten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dusten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Van Dusten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
Cano tries to clinch up but Van Dusten circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Dusten throws a right hand that Cano ducks under and follows up with a left that Cano also avoids with ease.
Cano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dusten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cano to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Dusten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cano.
A lazy left from Cano finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Van Dusten.
Frijdrich Van Dusten is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Van Dusten. #T3##CL2#
Cano closes the distance and clinches.
Van Dusten jumps guard but Cano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Cano breaks from the clinch.
Frijdrich Van Dusten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dusten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cano checks a leg kick.
Van Dusten throws a right and a left that Cano avoids nicely.
Cano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Cano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Van Dusten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cano pulls his head out easily.
Van Dusten tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Van Dusten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cano wants to pass the guard but Van Dusten is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Van Dusten actively working from the bottom here.
Van Dusten is staying active underneath Cano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Dusten misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van Dusten missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cano blocks the strikes from Van Dusten.
Cano is looking to take a break and control but Van Dusten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cano.
Frijdrich Van Dusten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Cano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Dusten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Dusten lands with a few short shots to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frijdrich Van Dusten.
I think Cano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Randy Cano!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Randy Cano!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Randy Cano!

Randy Cano wins by unanimous decision!
Randy Cano 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.
Frijdrich Van Dusten spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to work more to reach that man's level. This isn't by any means, over.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cano misses with a hook. Hand ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cano - that will leave a mark!
Cano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Cano clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Hand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hand.#CL#
Cano clinches with his opponent.
Cano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano tries to pull guard but Hand holds him up against the cage and eventually Cano drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Cano jumps guard and drags Hand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##ES#
Cano has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hand is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hand smiles and moves away.
Hand tries to clinch but Cano is having none of it.
Cano shoots for a double leg takedown but Hand sprawls well. He's pushed Cano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hand, pushing him back against the cage.
Cano tries to stall but Hand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hand breaks the clinch.
Hand shoots and misses
and Cano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Hand is rocked!
Cano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hand.
Cano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cano tries to clinch but Hand is having none of it. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cano tries to bum rush Hand with a series of wild strikes but Hand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cano.
Cano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hand.
Cano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cano.
Hand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hand.#T3#
Cano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cano wants it to stay on the feet.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Hand.
Hand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Cano moves out of range easily.
Hand looks winded!#CL2#
Hand moves into the clinch.
Cano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cano looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Hand breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cano is defended easily by Hand.#T4##CL2#
Hand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hand manages to break the clinch.
Hand fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Cano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cano throws a leg kick but Hand checks it. #TD#
Hand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cano throwing strikes from guard but Hand blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Cano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cano tries to avoid it but Hand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cano to the ground. Cano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Cano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hand taking a bit of punishment here - Cano scoring with strikes.
Cano wants to control but Hand is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cano 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.
Hand is looking to reverse the position.
Cano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working.
Cano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hand sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Hand is looking to regain half guard here but Cano keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Cano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hand is breathing heavily.
Cano cracks Hand with a good jab.
Hand darts in looking for a takedown but Cano gets double underhooks and turns Hand into the cage.
Randy Cano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yeezy Hand.#CL#
Cano clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Cano successfully pulls guard.
Cano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cano is fighting to break Hand's control of his arms but Hand is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Hand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cano.
Hand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hand looking to control. #SU#
Cano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hand, up you get!
Cano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hand momentarily. #T3##CL#
Cano moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Cano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cano fails to land the takedown.
Hand counters with a body kick.
Hand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cano is fending him off so far but Hand persists. Nope, Cano circles away and we're back to standing.
Hand with a poor takedown
and Cano counters with a one-two to the body.
Cano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cano wants it to stay on the feet.
Randy Cano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cano shoots in and drives through. Hand sprawls well.#CL#
Cano moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Cano jumps guard but Hand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hand is stalling here.
Cano lands a shoulder strike.
Cano is trying to pull guard but Hand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Cano gets control of Hand's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hand stops Cano from standing up.
Cano is pulling down on Hand's head to control his posture.
Cano wants to get back to his feet but Hand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Cano 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##CL#
Cano closes the distance and clinches.
Cano is trying to push Hand away but Hand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cano throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Cano has closed the distance and engaged Hand in a clinch. #TD#
Cano jumps guard and drags Hand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cano's guard.
Cano is striking but Hand is not phased and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cano is just riding it out for now. Hand eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Hand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cano defending well though.
Hand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cano!
Cano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cano regains half guard.#T2#
Cano trying to control here.
Hand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hand not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Hand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cano is just riding it out for now. Hand eventually gives up the hold.
Cano trying to control here. #T3#
Cano is concentrating on defense, preventing Hand from advancing position.
Cano wants to get back to his feet.
Cano trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cano dives in and grabs Hand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hand pushes down on Cano's head and hops out.
Hand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cano to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Cano shoots in and gets a takedown into Hand's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Hand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cano escapes and throws Hand's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cano lands a few punches from side control.
Cano working away.
Cano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hand down.
Cano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cano working the head and body with strikes.
Yeezy Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Cano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cano just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Cano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Randy Cano!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Randy Cano!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Randy Cano!

Randy Cano wins by unanimous decision!
Randy Cano 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.

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