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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughterouse - Party. Crane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Way of The Ninja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
Crane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Iron Tyson with a body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Crane.
Iron Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
Crane connects with a crisp jab.
Crane lands a nice looking body shot.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Crane.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Crane scores with a hook to the body. Iron Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Crane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.
Crane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iron Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane slips a jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crane.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Iron Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crane slips a jab and a cross from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
I was talking to Iron Tyson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron Tyson.
Crane misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crane manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch there but Crane circles away.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
Jab from Iron Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Crane should have avoided that one.
Crane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iron Tyson finds it's way round the side to connect with Crane's head.
Iron Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crane in his tracks.
Iron Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Crane avoids it easily.
A jab from Crane finds it's way through Iron Tyson's defenses.
Ichabod Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron Tyson lands a body shot.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Iron Tyson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iron Tyson blocks a body shot from Crane.
Crane is trying to maintain a safe position but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and turns Crane into the cage.
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iron Tyson forces Crane back against the cage and clinches.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Crane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iron Tyson avoids it.
Iron Tyson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crane.
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Iron Tyson misses with some punches.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Crane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Crane.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crane takes a shot to the head.
Iron Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crane.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crane breaks from the clinch.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Crane.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Crane lands a jab to Iron Tyson's midsection.
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!
Iron Tyson misses with a left hand
and Crane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson lands a right hand.
Crane lands a knee to the body.
Crane manages to break the clinch.
Crane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson connects with a leg kick. Crane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane throws a looping overhand right but Iron Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Crane swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and pushes Crane back into the cage.
Crane manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Iron Tyson 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.
Crane throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Crane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iron Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crane cracks Iron Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crane lands a jab to the head.
Crane lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Crane.
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson shoots and misses
and Crane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Crane throws a looping overhand right but Iron Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crane misses with an uppercut.
Crane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Ichabod Crane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crane throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crane's head backwards.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Iron Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Crane pushes him off.
Crane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Crane takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A swing and a miss from Crane.
Crane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crane digs a good body shot into Iron Tyson's ribs.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.
Iron Tyson misses the body punch
and Crane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Iron Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Iron Tyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up.
Iron Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Iron Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron Tyson, as that shot connected.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane lands with a nice body punch.
Crane lands a right hook to the body.
Crane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Crane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crane sizes up Iron Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iron Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Crane is out of range.
A punch combination from Crane misses.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Crane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iron Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Crane counters with a straight right hand.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane slips under a jab.
Crane misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Iron Tyson misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Crane moves out of range.
Crane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Crane unleashes a big counter combination but Iron Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson lands with a good body shot.
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crane tests Iron Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Crane misses its intended target.
Crane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Crane misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
A jab from Crane misses.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Crane misses.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Iron Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iron Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crane tries to bum rush Iron Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Crane misses with a body punch
letting Iron Tyson counter with a right hand.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Crane blocks the low kick.
Crane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iron Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Crane had a free shot at his head there.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iron Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Crane avoids it easily.
Crane defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Crane misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson scores with a hook to the body. Crane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Crane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron Tyson wants to clinch up but Crane keeps it at a distance.
Iron Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Iron Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Crane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crane doesn't seem bothered though.
Crane connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Crane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
A countering left hand to the body from Crane misses.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crane! But no joy.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crane in his tracks.
Crane misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Crane lands a jab to Iron Tyson's midsection.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Crane moves out of range.
Crane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crane breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Crane misses the jab.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Crane.
Iron Tyson cracks a nice hook into Crane's ribs.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Crane.
Iron Tyson connects with a body shot.
Crane with a jab.
A punch combination from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crane eats them both and turns towards Iron Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Iron Tyson throws a front kick aimed at Crane's knee but Crane avoids it well.
Crane avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane throws an off balance right hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Iron Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crane tries to counter with a clinch but Iron Tyson shakes him off and moves away.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crane closes the distance and clinches.
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Iron Tyson blocks a body shot from Crane.
Iron Tyson working aggressively here.
Crane breaks the clinch.
Donk. Iron Tyson catches Crane right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Crane misses its intended target.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane cracks Iron Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Iron Tyson's shoulder, as Iron Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shogun Iron Tyson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crane jabs Iron Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iron Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Crane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Iron Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
A shot to the liver by Crane. Beautiful body shot.
Iron Tyson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane scores with a sloppy right hand. Iron Tyson should have avoided that one.
A combination from Crane does no damage.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crane slips a jab from Iron Tyson.
Crane swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson with a nice cross.
Crane lands a body shot.
Crane lands with a good body shot.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch
and Crane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iron Tyson stuns Crane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch but Crane is avoiding it.
Iron Tyson misses with a shot to the body
and Crane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Crane sizes up Iron Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Iron Tyson wants to clinch up but Crane keeps it at a distance.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane jabs Iron Tyson right on the nose. Iron Tyson blinks but takes it well.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch.
Iron Tyson instigates a clinch.
Iron Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Crane blocking some punches.
Crane tries to break free but Iron Tyson pushes him back against the cage.
Crane manages to break the clinch.
Crane swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson shoots and misses
and Crane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crane swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Crane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crane.
Crane with a hook.
Iron Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crane lands a jab to Iron Tyson's midsection.
Crane lands with a hook. Iron Tyson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Iron Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Iron Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Crane slips the punch.
Crane scores with a body shot.
Crane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Crane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Crane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crane throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson misses with a low kick.
Crane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iron Tyson finds it's way round the side to connect with Crane's head.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron Tyson misses with a left hand
and Crane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Crane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Crane.
Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crane throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Crane circles away.
Crane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Iron Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Crane pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crane missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crane misses with a few strikes there.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
Crane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crane misses with a straight right.
Crane throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Iron Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iron Tyson.
Crane thuds his right hand into Iron Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iron Tyson misses with a jab to the body
and Crane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron Tyson. That snapped Crane's head back.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Iron Tyson working aggressively here.
Crane is looking to control Iron Tyson's arms but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crane has his back to the cage.
Crane manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson shoots in and drives through. Crane sprawls well.
Crane lands a nice shot to the body.
Iron Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crane punishes Iron Tyson's body with a nice straight punch.
Iron Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Crane. Beautiful body shot.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crane throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Crane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crane throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Crane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crane! But no joy.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Crane misses.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Crane.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson works Crane's body with a nice hook.
Iron Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iron Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Iron Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Iron Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Iron Tyson.
Crane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iron Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook to the body
and Crane counters with a stiff right hand.
Crane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Crane moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Iron Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iron Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iron Tyson working aggressively here.
Iron Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crane blocks an uppercut.
Iron Tyson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Crane breaks from the clinch.
Crane forces Iron Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Crane misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crane blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crane.
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!
Crane breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crane throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crane digs a good body shot into Iron Tyson's ribs.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crane manages to avoid it.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Crane lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Crane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Shogun Iron Tyson was interviewed post fight and said 'Another garbage decision, of course.'.
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