Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: As Per Request - Redemption
Date: Aug 28, 2017

#R1#
Lichen misses with an uppercut
and Vader counters with a nice body kick.
Lichen throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Vader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Vader tries to land a front kick but Lichen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lichen looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Lichen sizes up Vader with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vader connects with a body shot that sends Lichen's belly button to the back.
Lichen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lichen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vader counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lichen misses the target.
Vader throws a body kick that misses.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Vader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lichen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lichen misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Vader.
Vader throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lichen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Lichen misses its intended target.
Lichen throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lichen.
Lichen moves to clinch but Vader breaks away
and Vader counters with a nice body shot.
Lichen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vader moves out of range of the strikes.
Vader is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vader is looking for the big counter here.
Lichen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Lichen misses with an uppercut.
Lichen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vader moves away.
David Lichen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader looks for the body kick but Lichen saw that one coming. #CL#
Lichen closes the distance and clinches.
Lichen lands a left hand.
Lichen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Lichen as the two fighters clinch.
Vader is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lichen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lichen misses with a body punch. #T3#
Lichen lands with a left to the head.
Vader tries to pull guard but Lichen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lichen misses with a body punch.
Lichen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lichen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vader blocks a body shot from Lichen.
Nice body punch from Lichen. #BC#
Lichen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lichen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lichen.
Vader slips a jab from Lichen.#T4#
Lichen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lichen looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
Lichen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lichen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lichen throws a right and a left that Vader avoids nicely.
Vader throws a body kick that misses.
Vader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lichen rather than just go for the knockout.
Lichen throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader looks for the body kick but Lichen saw that one coming.
Vader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lichen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vader.
Lichen is looking to counter punch.
Vader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lichen.
Vader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lichen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen 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#
Vader misses with a body kick.
Vader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lichen throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Vader throws a counter combo.
Darko Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Lichen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vader misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lichen throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Lichen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Lichen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader is looking for the big counter here.
Lichen misses with a double jab.
Vader misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lichen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader fakes the leg kick and cracks Lichen in the body.
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lichen.
Lichen wants to clinch.#T1#
Lichen throws a right hand that misses
and Vader counters with a left to the body.
Lichen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vader is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lichen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vader thinks about the counter body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vader. Lichen shrugs it off though.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Vader throws a wild body kick that Lichen sees coming a mile off.
Vader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lichen at a distance.
Lichen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vader has time to react.
Lichen avoids a kick to the body.
Lichen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lichen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vader counters with a left and a right that stings Lichen.
Vader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A jab from Lichen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lichen moves out of range as Vader throws a body kick.
Lichen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vader.
An attempted straight right counter from Lichen misses the target.
Vader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lichen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader. #CL#
Lichen instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lichen.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lichen tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Lichen back against the cage.
Lichen can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action. #T3#
Vader blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
Vader leaning against his opponent.
Vader prevents a body shot from Lichen.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lichen throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
Lichen tries to work over Vader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader lands a damaging elbow.
Lichen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lichen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lichen tries a body shot but Vader blocks it. #T4#
Lichen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lichen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lichen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lichen working aggressively here.
Lichen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vader slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
Lichen prevents Vader from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Lichen will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vader slips under a jab.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vader now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vader shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lichen eats them both and turns towards Vader to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lichen throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lichen.
Vader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lichen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lichen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Lichen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Vader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lichen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen throws a big shot that misses.
Lichen throws a right and a left that Vader avoids nicely.
Lichen throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lichen misses with a hook.#T1#
Lichen moves to clinch but Vader breaks away
and Vader counters with a one-two to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vader.
The fighters circling - Lichen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vader avoids the body shot from Lichen.
Vader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lichen misses with a body shot.
As Lichen backs off Vader throws a huge counter combo but Lichen manages to avoid it all.
Lichen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch but Vader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lichen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vader moves away.
Lichen tries to clinch but Vader is having none of it.
Vader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lichen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Lichen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lichen misses with an uppercut.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vader throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lichen throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Lichen misses.
Lichen misses with a straight right.
Lichen misses with a wild body shot.
Lichen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vader is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vader slips a straight right by Lichen.
Vader slips under a jab.
Vader counters with a body kick.
Lichen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Vader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vader avoids the body shot from Lichen.
Vader counters with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Lichen.
Lichen throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Vader follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lichen tries to clinch up.
Vader slips under a jab from Lichen.
Vader counters with a body kick.
Lichen tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
A slow jab from Lichen misses its intended target.
Vader is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vader is looking to land body kicks.
Vader moves away from the strike by Lichen.
Vader counters with a body kick.
A combination from Vader does no damage.
Lichen throws an off balance right hand
and Vader counters with a right hand to the body.
Vader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Lichen looks to clinch
and Vader counters with a good, hard body kick but Lichen shrugs it off.
Lichen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lichen avoids a kick to the body.
Lichen tries to clinch up but Vader circles away and keeps his distance.
Lichen throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Vader scores with a spinning back kick!
Vader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lichen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lichen throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily.
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!
Vader avoids the body shot from Lichen.
Vader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Lichen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lichen moves out of range as Vader throws a body kick.
Lichen wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darko Vader.
I think Lichen 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Lichen!
After winning the bout, David Lichen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Darko Vader spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank all my fans for their support, and to the people who came to witness this great match. Gotta go my chika babes are now waiting in my room. '.

Event: ITFC Finale
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Lichen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lichen jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Lichen slips under a jab.
Lichen missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Lichen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Lichen misses.
Jones throws a hook but Lichen blocks it.
Lichen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Lichen as he connects with a hook.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lichen sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Lichen avoids it this time.
Jones takes a swing at Lichen's ribcage but misses.
Lichen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lichen.#T1#
Lichen misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Lichen throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Lichen 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.
Lichen lands with a shot to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lichen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Lichen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lichen.
Lichen sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Lichen avoids it this time.
Lichen throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
David Lichen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichen misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Lichen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Lichen wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Lichen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lichen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lichen misses with a wild body shot.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lichen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones slips under a jab from Lichen.
Lichen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Lichen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lichen misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lichen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Lichen misses with the head strike.
Lichen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lichen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lichen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lichen avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand into Lichen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lichen's gas tank.
Lichen tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones has Lichen pressed against the cage. #T4#
Lichen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lichen lands a shot to the body.
Lichen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones stalling.
Lichen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Lichen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Lichen can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lichen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lichen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lichen counter with a right hand.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lichen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Lichen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A big right from Lichen misses.
Jones throws out a counter right but Lichen avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Lichen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lichen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lichen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jones closes the distance but Lichen moves to the side
and Lichen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Lichen throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Lichen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lichen misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Lichen is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Lichen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lichen throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Lichen scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lichen rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Lichen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lichen wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lichen misses with a body punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lichen throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Lichen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Lichen tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Lichen.
Lichen wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Lichen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Lichen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lichen misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
The crowd are getting on Jones's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lichen. #BC#
Lichen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lichen lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Lichen! Jones is backing up but he can't get away as Lichen lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jones and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Lichen!
During a confident post fight interview, David Lichen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ITFC 13
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Joe takes one on the button.
Joe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe needs to keep his hands up - Lichen had a free shot at his head there.
Lichen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Lichen rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Lichen.
Lichen pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lichen is leaning against Joe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lichen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lichen.
Lichen scores with a hook to the body.
Lichen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Lichen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lichen lands a left hand.
Lichen lands a nice uppercut.
Lichen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Lichen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lichen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Lichen.
The crowd cheers as Lichen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joe doesn't seem phased though.
Lichen scores with a shot to the body.
Joe misses with a kick to the body
and Lichen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
Lichen lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Lichen has managed to clinch.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Lichen has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lichen.
Still in the clinch, Lichen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Joe's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe has had enough of the clinch but Lichen keeps him there for the moment.
Lichen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lichen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards. #T2#
Lichen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Lichen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Lichen lands with a light punch inside.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lichen.
Lichen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Lichen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lichen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lichen is working Joe over against the cage.
Lichen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lichen as the two fighters clinch.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
Lichen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Lichen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joe has had enough of the clinch but Lichen keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lichen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lichen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lichen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Lichen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lichen lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lichen.
Lichen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lichen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Lichen lands a shot to the body.
Lichen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lichen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lichen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Lichen.
Lichen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Lichen lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lichen.
Lichen lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lichen.
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Lichen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lichen cracks Joe with a nice body shot.
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lichen scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lichen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe takes one on the button.#KD2#
Lichen lands a big uppercut and Joe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Joe looks OK. Lichen waves Joe back to his feet!#CL2#
Lichen clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD2#
Lichen lands a big right hand that sends Joe crashing to the mat! Lichen stays standing though and waves Joe back to his feet!
Lichen looks to land a combination. Joe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lichen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Lichen as he connects with a hook.
Lichen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lichen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe drops his hands for a split second and Lichen immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Joe face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lichen follows up with a right hand that knocks Joe into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Lichen!
David Lichen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFC 12
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Tinto tries to clinch there but Lichen circles away.
Tinto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Lichen there.
Tinto avoids the body shot from Lichen.
Tinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lichen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Tinto forces Lichen back against the cage and clinches.
Lichen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tinto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lichen walks away with a smile on his face. Tinto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
David Lichen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Lichen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lichen takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tinto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lichen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lichen after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto tries for a takedown but Lichen manages to get underhooks.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.#T1##BC#
Lichen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lichen connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Tinto has Lichen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Lichen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lichen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tinto momentarily.
Lichen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tinto throws a series of punches but Lichen avoids them all with ease.
Lichen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lichen jabs at Tinto's body.
Lichen lands with a straight right. Tinto didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Tinto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lichen, pushing him back against the cage.
Tinto tries to score a body lock takedown but Lichen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Lichen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Tinto misses its intended target.
Lichen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lichen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tinto counters with a body kick.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Tinto's head but Tinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Tinto misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lichen.
Lichen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Tinto walks into a left hand.
Lichen works Tinto's body with a nice hook.
Tinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Tinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lichen.
Lichen throws a combination. Tinto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lichen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lichen throws a jab when Tinto was well out of range.#T3#
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tinto defending well as Lichen loads up on a big left hand.
Tinto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tinto throws a sloppy head kick and Lichen moves out of range easily.
Lichen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Lichen clinches.
Lichen lands an uppercut.
Tinto has Lichen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lichen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lichen throws a head punch that misses.
Tinto wants to break free but Lichen has control.
Tinto tries to pull guard but Lichen won't allow it.
Lichen tries a body shot but Tinto blocks it.
Tinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
Lichen lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lichen has Tinto pressed against the cage, preventing Tinto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tinto slowing the pace effectively.
Lichen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Tinto's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Tinto gets control of Lichen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tinto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lichen wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving.
Lichen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tinto is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
That's time! Lichen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Tinto unleashes a big counter combination but Lichen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Tinto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lichen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lichen.
Tinto prevents a body shot from Lichen.
Lichen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tinto prevents a body shot from Lichen.
Lichen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land. #BC2#
Tinto breaks the clinch.
Tinto swats away the attempt to clinch by Lichen.
Lichen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lichen misses with a wild body shot.
Lichen circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Lichen jabs at Tinto's body.
Lichen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lichen scores with a jab. Tinto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lichen is looking to clinch.
Lichen blocks a low kick nicely.
Lichen lands with a nice combination. Tinto backs away looking to recover.
Tinto throws a head kick that misses.
Tinto tries to clinch but Lichen moves out of range.
Lichen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lichen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lichen tries to clinch there but Tinto circles away.
Tinto flicks out a counter leg kick but Lichen steps away.
Tinto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lichen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lichen thuds his right hand into Tinto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lichen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Lichen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Tinto moves into the clinch successfully.
Tinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lichen tries a body shot but Tinto blocks it.
Tinto slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Tinto pulls Lichen into guard.
Tinto 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.
Tinto wants to get back to his feet but Lichen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tinto managing to control the position. #T3#
Lichen stops Tinto from standing up.
Lichen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lichen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tinto tries to clinch up but Lichen circles away and keeps his distance.
David Lichen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lichen looks to throw the jab but Tinto is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tinto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tinto is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Tinto closes the distance and pushes Lichen back into the cage.
Tinto trying to stall but Lichen improves his position.
Lichen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
Lichen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Tinto breaks from the clinch.
Lichen stuns Tinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Lichen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lichen moves in looking to clinch but Tinto pushes him off.
Tinto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tinto keeps the fight on the outside.
Lichen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that second round.
That's time! Lichen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tinto swats away the attempt to clinch by Lichen.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tinto moves in looking to clinch but Lichen pushes him off.
Lichen throws a hook but Tinto avoids it easily.
Lichen throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Lichen clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tinto.
Tinto blocks an uppercut.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Tinto's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lichen.
Tinto prevents a body shot from Lichen.
Lichen works on Tinto's body with a couple of short punches.
Lichen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Lichen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Tinto's head.
Tinto tries to score a body lock takedown but Lichen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lichen pushes Tinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lichen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tinto's efforts to push away.
Tinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lichen throws a head punch that misses.
Lichen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tinto uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tinto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Tinto misses.
Tinto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lichen throws a big shot that misses.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lichen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lichen, as that shot connected.
Tinto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Lichen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lichen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Tinto moves into the clinch.
Lichen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tinto jumps guard but Lichen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lichen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lichen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lichen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lichen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Lichen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lichen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lichen misses with a body punch.
Tinto is trying to break free.
Tinto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lichen prevents it.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.#TD2#
Tinto successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lichen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tinto is proving hard to escape from.
Lichen stopping the sweep attempt from Tinto.#T4#
Lichen wants to stand and escape but instead Tinto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lichen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lichen tries to get out of the position.
Lichen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tinto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lichen, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ITFC 10
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1#
Lichen scores with a nice strike.
Lichen throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Lichen does no damage.
Motts feints a counter leg kick.
Lichen lands with an overhand left.
Lichen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Lichen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Motts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lichen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lichen misses with a two punch combination.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lichen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lichen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Lichen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lichen thuds a left hand into Motts's body.
Lichen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lichen scores with a decent looking hook.
Lichen looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Lichen scores with a sloppy right hand. Motts should have avoided that one.
Lichen cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
A jab from Lichen misses.
David Lichen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motts on the side of the head.
Lichen 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 Mark Motts has been cut.
Lichen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lichen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Motts scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Motts slips the punch.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Lichen.
Nice shot by Lichen.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lichen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lichen throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lichen lands a jab to the nose.
Lichen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.#T3#
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Motts gets tackled into the cage by Lichen. Lichen maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lichen.
Lichen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Motts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lichen has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
A short body shot lands from Lichen as the two fighters clinch.
Lichen tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Lichen back against the cage.
Lichen struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lichen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lichen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
Motts tries to pull guard but Lichen holds him up against the cage and eventually Motts drops back down to his feet.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Lichen controls his hands. #T4#
Motts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lichen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lichen digs a right hand underneath Motts's ribcage. Motts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lichen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lichen lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lichen.
Motts looks winded!
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lichen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lichen cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lichen lands a body shot.
Lichen presses Motts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Motts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lichen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lichen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Lichen.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lichen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lichen tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Motts tries a quick counter leg kick but Lichen is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lichen scores with a punch to the head.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lichen.
Lichen connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Lichen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lichen wants to clinch.
Lichen feints a jab promting Motts to slip. Lichen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Motts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Lichen moves into the clinch.#T2#
Lichen is pressed up against the cage. Motts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lichen down to the mat. Lichen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lichen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Lichen missing with a left hand there. Motts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Lichen there.
Lichen sizes up Motts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lichen lands the left hand.#CL#
Lichen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichen lands with a light punch inside.
Motts is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Lichen.
A short right from Lichen.
A left hand lands to the body for Lichen. #T3##BC#
Lichen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motts has time to react.
Motts takes one on the button.
Motts walks into a jab.#CL#
Lichen gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lichen.
Motts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Lichen avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Lichen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Motts.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Lichen. #T4#
A short left from Lichen.
Lichen gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lichen lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lichen lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lichen.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lichen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Motts is looking for a takedown.
Lichen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Motts.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Lichen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lichen lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Motts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Motts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lichen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
David Lichen is winning the standup battle so far.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lichen.
Lichen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lichen darts in and clinches Motts up against the cage.#T1#
Motts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lichen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lichen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts wants a takedown but no success here.
Motts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lichen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lichen.
Lichen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Motts can do to turn this around?
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lichen pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lichen connects with a crisp jab.
Lichen scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Lichen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Motts doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Motts is rocked!
Motts walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Lichen finish him?
Lichen scores with a nice head shot.
Lichen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lichen lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lichen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lichen lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lichen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lichen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Motts seems to have recovered his senses.
Lichen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Motts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lichen finds it's way round the side to connect with Motts's head.
Lichen scores with a jab.
Lichen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Motts's head backwards.
Lichen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Lichen scores with a jab. Motts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lichen lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Lichen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichen lands a shoulder strike.
Motts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lichen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Lichen finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Lichen scores with a hook to the body. Motts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lichen scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lichen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lichen!
David Lichen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFC 8
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Lichen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tinto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lichen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Tinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lichen throws a shot to the body.
Lichen misses the shot to the body.
Tinto dodges the punch combination from Lichen.
Lichen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tinto.
As Lichen backs off Tinto throws a huge counter combo but Lichen manages to avoid it all.
Tinto staying out of range there.
Tinto misses with a combination
and Lichen counters with a straight right hand.
Lichen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lichen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Lichen misses.
Tinto looks for the body kick but Lichen saw that one coming. #T1#
Tinto blocks a jab.
As Lichen backs off Tinto throws a huge counter combo but Lichen manages to avoid it all.
Lichen lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Lichen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lichen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tinto misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lichen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tinto misses with a leg kick.
Lichen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinto jabs at Lichen's body.
We've been told by Lichen's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tinto misses with a two punch combination.
Lichen throws the left hand but Tinto avoids the punch easily.
Lichen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinto moves away from the strike by Lichen.
Lichen checks a leg kick.
Tinto tries to land a front kick but Lichen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lichen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tinto's head.
Tinto looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Lichen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lichen blocks a leg kick.
Lichen dodges the punch combination from Tinto.
Lichen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinto moves away.
Tinto takes a swing at Lichen's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tinto is looking to score with low kicks.
Lichen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lichen tests Tinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lichen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lichen misses with a wild combination.
Lichen looks to throw the jab but Tinto is out of range.
Tinto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Lichen.
Tinto lands a head shot.#T3#
Tinto throws a hook but Lichen avoids it easily.
Tinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lichen is just out of range.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Tinto's head but Tinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tinto throws a chopping leg kick but Lichen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Lichen misses the target.
Tinto tries to land a body kick
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Tinto misses its intended target.
Tinto swings for the body but Lichen moves out of range.
Lichen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lichen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lichen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinto is just out of range.
A jab from Lichen does it's job there.
Tinto misses with a kick to the body.
Lichen lunges at Tinto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tinto's hand.
Lichen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Lichen checks it.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Lichen moved away.
Tinto is looking to chop away at Lichen's legs. #T4#
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lichen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tinto slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lichen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
Sloppy strikes from Tinto. Those never looked like landing.
Tinto throws a push kick but Lichen slaps the foot to one side.
Lichen dodges the punch combination from Tinto.
Daniel Tinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichen tries to clinch but Tinto is having none of it.
Lichen avoids the body shot from Tinto.
Tinto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lichen counters with a straight right hand.
Tinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lichen.
Lichen takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto moves out of range as Lichen strikes.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely.
Tinto unleashes a big counter combination but Lichen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
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#
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lichen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David Lichen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Lichen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tinto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tinto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lichen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Tinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lichen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tinto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tinto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lichen has got the better of the exchanges.
Tinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lichen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tinto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lichen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lichen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Lichen. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lichen throws an overhand right that lands on Tinto's shoulder, as Tinto tries to avoid the shot.
Lichen scores with the left hand. Tinto knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lichen cracks Tinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tinto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lichen rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lichen misses with an uppercut. Tinto saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Lichen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lichen's corner calls for a 1-2. Lichen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lichen avoids a kick to the body.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely.
Lichen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lichen misses with the combination.
Tinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lichen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lichen misses with a looping right.
Lichen is looking to clinch but Tinto is avoiding it.
Tinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lichen avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
No joy there for Tinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lichen moves out of range of the body kick from Tinto.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto staying out of range there.
Tinto misses with an uppercut. Lichen saw that one coming.
Tinto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tinto misses with the combination.
Tinto misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichen wants to clinch.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there
enabling Lichen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lichen misses with an uppercut.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Lichen checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tinto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lichen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lichen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tinto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lichen.
Tinto is looking to land body kicks.
Tinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lichen lands a really nice looking cross but Tinto seems unphased.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Tinto's head but Tinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lichen checks a low kick from Tinto.
Lichen throwing a counter right hand but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Lichen misses with a looping right.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lichen.
Tinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lichen is just out of range.
Tinto misses with a body kick.
Lichen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Lichen throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lichen misses.
Lichen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lichen.
An attempted straight right counter from Lichen misses the target.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lichen throws an overhand right that lands on Tinto's shoulder, as Tinto tries to avoid the shot.
Lichen avoids a kick to the body.
Tinto wants to land a leg kick but Lichen is out of range.
Lichen checks a leg kick.
Tinto misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Lichen has Tinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Tinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lichen up against the cage.
Tinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Lichen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lichen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lichen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinto.
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Tinto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lichen with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Lichen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lichen tries to clinch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lichen.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lichen misses its intended target.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely.
Lichen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tinto throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Lichen blocks the leg kick.
Lichen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinto tries to work over Lichen's front leg with a kick but Lichen checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lichen misses the target.
Daniel Tinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lichen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lichen.
Lichen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tinto.
Lichen misses the jab.
Tinto throws a push kick but Lichen slaps the foot to one side.
Tinto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lichen lunges at Tinto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tinto's hand.
The fighters circling - Lichen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lichen.
Tinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tinto misses with the combination.
Lichen misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tinto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lichen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Tinto.
Lichen checks a leg kick.
Lichen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Tinto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tinto throws a nice looking combination but Lichen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinto tried to score with a low kick but Lichen checks it.
Tinto misses with a low kick as Lichen jumps back.
Tinto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lichen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tinto staying out of range there.
Tinto throws a body kick that misses
and Tinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Lichen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Tinto moves out of range as Lichen strikes.
Tinto is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Tinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tinto misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Tinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tinto throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Lichen counter with a right hand.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Lichen throws the left hand but Tinto avoids the punch easily.
Tinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lichen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Lichen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinto tries to bum rush Lichen with a series of wild strikes but Lichen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Lichen instigates a clinch.
Tinto slows down the pace here. #T4#
Tinto working aggressively here.
Lichen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Lichen lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lichen.
Tinto controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Lichen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lichen lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lichen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lichen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lichen!
David Lichen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lichen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lichen lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lichen.
Miller looks winded!#BC#
Lichen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lichen lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Good shot there by Lichen.
A jab from Lichen does it's job there.#ROC#
Miller 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!
Lichen cracks Miller with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Miller tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lichen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Miller is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lichen!
Our winner, David Lichen, 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: ITFC 5
Date: Jun 06, 2017

#R1#
Lichen cracks Magolis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Magolis has been cut.
Magolis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lichen counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Lichen's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magolis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lichen as he jumps to the side.
Lichen catches Magolis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Magolis is rocked!
Magolis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magolis is still on wobbly legs! Can Lichen finish him?
Lichen throws an uppercut from hell that sends Magolis clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lichen stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Lichen!
Our winner, David Lichen, 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: ITFC 4
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Lichen throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Lichen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMonroe.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lichen throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Lichen misses with a straight right.
Monroe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Lichen gets a clinch.
Lichen lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
Nice body punch from Lichen - that landed with a thud.
Lichen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Monroe! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Lichen is unloading with more strikes now! Monroe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lichen!
David Lichen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFC 3
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Jager takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jager looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lichen lands the left hand.#CL#
Lichen forces Jager back against the cage and clinches.
Lichen digs a right hand into Jager's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jager's gas tank.
Lichen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jager backwards. #ROC#
Jager is rocked!
Lichen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Lichen finish him?
Lichen working aggressively here.
Lichen dips a shoulder and cracks Jager with a mighty uppercut! Jager falls back against the cage and Lichen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jager 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 - Lichen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lichen!

Event: ITFC 2
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Tim looks to score with a jab to the body but Lichen is just out of range.
Tim throws out a leg kick but Lichen moves out of range and Tim only half commits.
Lichen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lichen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tim.
Lichen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lichen avoids the body shot from Tim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen feints a jab promting Tim to slip. Lichen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tim slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Tim misses.
Lichen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tim misses with a double jab
letting Lichen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Tim misses
and Lichen counters with a straight right hand.
Tim throws a leg kick but Lichen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tim falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lichen counter with a right hand.
Tim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tim takes one on the button.
Lichen works Tim's body with a nice hook.
Lichen connects with a crisp jab.
Lichen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lichen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lichen scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lichen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lichen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lichen scores with a hook to the body. Tim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tim thows a leg kick but Lichen checks it
and Lichen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tim looks winded!
Lichen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lichen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Lichen moves into the clinch.
Tim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Tim's head.
A shot in the inside from Lichen.
Lichen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tim struggles to land a body shot inside as Lichen controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lichen - that landed with a thud.
Lichen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tim is looking to break free of the clinch but Lichen has double underhooks. #T3#
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Lichen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lichen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tim tries to stall but Lichen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lichen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lichen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lichen.
Lichen works on Tim's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Lichen.
Lichen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Lichen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lichen scores with a body shot.
Lichen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tim. #T4#
Tim needs to keep his hands up - Lichen had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lichen 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.
Lichen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Lichen coming out on top.
Lichen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lichen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lichen scores with a shot to the body.
Lichen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
David Lichen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lichen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lichen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lichen misses with an uppercut. Tim saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
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#
Tim misses with a double jab.
Lichen lands a glancing blow to the side of Tim's head.
Lichen tries to bum rush Tim with a series of wild strikes but Tim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lichen tests Tim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lichen catches Tim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tim misses with a double jab.
Lichen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tim throws a low kick but Lichen moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lichen.
Lichen punishes Tim's body with a nice straight punch.
David Lichen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Lichen lands a body shot.
Tim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Lichen.
Tim throws a series of punches but Lichen moves out of range.
Lichen scores with a body shot.
Jab from Lichen.
A lazy body kick from Tim
enabling Lichen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tim throws a body punch but Lichen moves out of range. #CL#
Lichen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lichen pushes Tim back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lichen blocks a body shot from Tim.
A short uppercut from Lichen. #T2#
Tim is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tim tries to break free but Lichen pushes him back against the ropes.
Tim trying to control the position but instead, Lichen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tim into the ropes.
Tim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tim is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lichen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lichen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
David Lichen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tim struggles to land a body shot inside as Lichen controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Lichen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Tim tries a body shot but Lichen blocks it.
Lichen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lichen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lichen lands an uppercut.
Lichen lands with a right to the head.
Tim tries to circle away but Lichen has him pinned against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lichen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lichen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tim stalling in the clinch but Lichen improves position.
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Tim tries to throw a body punch but Lichen avoids it by throwing Tim back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lichen.
Lichen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tim tries to work over Lichen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tim looking to slow down the pace here.
Lichen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tim trying to stall but Lichen improves his position.
Lichen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lichen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
A short uppercut from Lichen.
Lichen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Tim stalling in the clinch but Lichen improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lichen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tim momentarily.
Lichen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lichen thuds a left hand into Tim's body.
Lichen throws out a powerful jab.
Tim misses the body punch
and Lichen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lichen scores with a decent looking hook.
Lichen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lichen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tim's head.
Tim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lichen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tim throws a right hand that Lichen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lichen also avoids with ease.
Tim throws a body punch but Lichen moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lichen connects with a right hand. Tim shakes it off.
Lichen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lichen lands with a good body shot.
Lichen cracks Tim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lichen scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tim.
Tim drops his hands momentarily and Lichen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Lichen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lichen rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Lichen. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichen avoids the body shot from Tim. #T2#
Tim throws a right hand that Lichen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lichen also avoids with ease.
Lichen lands with a cross.
Tim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lichen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tim Tim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lichen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lichen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lichen moves away.
Lichen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tim on the side of the head.
David Lichen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Tim.
A lazy left from Lichen finds it's target.#T3#
Tim misses with a combination
and Lichen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lichen. Beautiful body shot.
Tim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tim throws a series of punches but Lichen moves out of range.
Tim misses with a body shot
and Lichen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lichen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Lichen.
Tim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tim is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Tim looks to score with a jab to the body but Lichen is just out of range.
Tim misses with a shot to the body
and Lichen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tim misses with a jab to the body
and Lichen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lichen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lichen connects with a right hand. Tim shakes it off.
Tim throws a body shot but no joy.
Tim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lichen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tim is looking to score with low kicks.
Tim Tim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lichen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tim's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lichen 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lichen!

Event: ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Joe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lichen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joe misses with a double jab.
Joe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lichen to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Lichen finds it's way through Joe's defenses.
Lichen works the jab nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Lichen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Joe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lichen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lichen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joe is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Joe stops Lichen from standing up.
Lichen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Joe manages to pass to side control.
Joe prevents Lichen from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe is controlling the pace.
Lichen won't allow Joe to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lichen is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lichen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
David Lichen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lichen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lichen with a hook.
Lichen scores with a nice strike.
Lichen looks winded!
Lichen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Lichen is looking for the big counter here.
Joe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe throws a leg kick but Lichen checks it.
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lichen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lichen slaps away a takedown attempt from Joe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lichen unleashes a big counter combination but Joe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joe swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lichen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Lichen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lichen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
Lichen tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lichen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lichen.
Joe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lichen to score with a decent uppercut.
Lichen scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Joe misses
and Lichen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lichen 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.
Joe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joe misses the body punch
and Lichen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lichen connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Lichen.
Joe Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lichen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joe on the side of the head.
Lichen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lichen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Joe misses
letting Lichen counter with a right hand.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lichen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe misses with a shot to the body
and Lichen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Lichen throws a series of strikes that have Joe backpedaling.
Lichen is breathing heavily.
Joe misses with a leg kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Lichen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lichen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Lichen.
Joe throws a combination that misses
and Lichen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe throws a lazy uppercut
and Lichen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lichen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lichen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#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!
Joe throws a jab when Lichen was well out of range.
It seemed like Lichen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lichen lands with a right hand.
Joe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe throws a leg kick
and Lichen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lichen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lichen!
Joe misses the body punch
and Lichen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lichen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lichen.
It seemed like Lichen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Lichen with a nice cross.
Lichen avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe throws a right hand that misses
and Lichen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe tries to move into range but Lichen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lichen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Joe throws a leg kick
and Lichen counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe throws a sloppy body shot
and Lichen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lichen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joe in his tracks.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lichen throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lichen manages to avoid it.
Joe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joe fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Joe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lichen's half guard.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lichen.
Lichen connects with a jab.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lichen to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe is looking to wear down Lichen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joe misses with a double jab
and Lichen counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lichen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lichen lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe's head.
Joe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lichen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Lichen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lichen lands with a nice body punch.
Lichen lands with a right hand.
David Lichen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Joe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Joe motions for Lichen to come forward. Joe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lichen lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
Lichen scores with a jab to the body.
Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joe throws a poor cross that misses
and Lichen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lichen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joe's head backwards.
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lichen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lichen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe takes one on the button.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lichen manages to avoid it.
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joe moves forwards but Lichen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joe throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lichen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joe walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Joe wants to land a leg kick but Lichen is out of range.
Joe misses the body punch
and Lichen counters with a left and a right that stings Joe. #T3#
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lichen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Joe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joe tries to advance to mount but Lichen denies him.
Joe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Joe Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Joe works to advance to full mount. Lichen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Joe Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lichen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lichen!

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