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Event:
NJMMA XS 8
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Crew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crew.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crew doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Crew finds it's way through Graves's defenses. #CL2#
Graves has Crew up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crew is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves is leaning against Crew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crew is breathing heavily.
Graves lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves stalling.
Graves digs a right hand into Crew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crew's gas tank. #T1#
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Crew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graves pushes Crew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.
Graves's coach down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Graves gets through Crew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves digs a right hand into Crew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crew's gas tank.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves has Crew pressed against the cage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Crew tries to pull guard but Graves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Graves clinches.
Crew blocks a body shot from Graves.
Crew is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
A short uppercut from Graves. #ROC2#
Crew is rocked!
Graves has Crew pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Crew is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Graves - that's hurt Crew badly! Oh, another knee lands and Crew is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Crew doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nick Graves! Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
NJMMA XS 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menezes.
Crew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menezes looks for a takedown but Crew sprawls well.
And Crew tries to counter it with a takedown but Menezes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Crew tries to counter it with a takedown but Menezes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crew misses the jab.
Menezes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Crew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Menezes!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crew is looking to take a break and control but Menezes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
Menezes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Menezes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crew working the ground and pound from side control.
Crew lands an elbow.
Menezes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crew connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Crew.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crew working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Menezes sneaks back into half guard.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
Menezes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crew lands a couple of digs.
Crew postures up.
Menezes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crew's guard. #REVR#
Crew can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Menezes not doing much here.
#SUB#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but Crew is defending well.
Crew is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Crew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes throws a big elbow that misses.
Crew tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Menezes lands a couple of elbows.
Crew trying to keep a closed guard but Menezes is proving a slippery customer.
Crew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Menezes is pressing down on Crew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Menezes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crew has picked Menezes up and slammed him! Menezes can't keep hold of the triangle and Crew manages to pass to side control!
Menezes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crew off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Menezes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Menezes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Menezes controlling well, preventing Crew from escaping the position.
Menezes trying to control.#T4##SUB#
Menezes is persistently looking for the submission but Crew is defending it well.
#SUB#
Menezes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crew has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Menezes tightening his grip on Crew, looking for the choke.
Menezes is trying to stick to Crew's back but Crew is turning into Menezes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Menezes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crew.
Menezes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Menezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crew as he jumps to the side.
Crew feints the counter takedown.
Menezes tries to clinch up.
Crew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menezes defends it well.
Menezes slips under a jab.#TD2#
Crew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Menezes sprawls well initially but Crew persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crew pulls his head out easily.
Crew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menezes tries to roll over but Crew keeps him under control.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew passes to full mount!
Terry Crew has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Menezes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T1#
Menezes is trying to escape the mount.
Crew sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Crew.
Menezes regains half guard.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom.
Crew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crew pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Crew working Menezes over with strikes here.
Menezes regains half guard.
Crew moves nicely into side control.
Menezes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crew is looking to advance position but Menezes won't allow it. #SUB2#
Crew is trying to work for a kimura but Menezes is defending well.
#SUB2#
Menezes is defending against the submission attempts here by Crew.
#SUB#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Menezes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
Menezes is working hard here to advance position.
Crew is looking to advance position but Menezes won't allow it.
Menezes wants to sweep but Crew has passed to side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menezes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Menezes wants to improve his position but Crew is controlling well.
Crew lands strikes from half guard.
Crew prevents Menezes from improving his position.
Menezes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crew trying to mount his opponent but Menezes defends it.
Menezes wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crew trying to control the action but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Menezes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crew connects with a looping right hand.
Crew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crew scores with a nice right hand.
Menezes shoots for a takedown but Crew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Crew scores with a punch to the head.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crew connects with a right hand. Menezes shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crew with the counter takedown but Menezes avoids it easily.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown. Crew tries to sprawl out of it but Menezes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Menezes looks for a takedown but Crew sprawls well.
And Crew tries to counter it with a takedown but Menezes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crew as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Crew tries to sprawl but Menezes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crew manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Crew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menezes defends well.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Crew.
Crew can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crew manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Crew is trying to keep Menezes in close.
#SUB2#
Crew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menezes is aware though and is defending well.
Menezes passes Crew's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Menezes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menezes is one step ahead there.
Menezes pushing down on Crew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Menezes tries to pass to full mount but Crew defends it.
Crew wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Crew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menezes is looking to advance position but Crew won't allow it. #SUB2#
Crew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crew looking for submissions off his back.
Crew is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crew is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Menezes is working for a kimura but Crew is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
Menezes trying to control the action but Crew is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arthur Menezes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crew is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arthur Menezes.
Well Crew has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Terry Crew!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Terry Crew!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Terry Crew!
Terry Crew wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Terry Crew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA 61
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Crew shoots in looking for a takedown. Trabik tries to sprawl out of it but Crew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trabik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trabik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crew with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Crew 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.
Crew tries to close the distance and clinch but Trabik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trabik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crew is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Trabik swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabik throws out a loose jab but Crew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trabik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trabik scoring well with a low kick there.
Crew avoids the body shot from Trabik.
#T1#
Trabik misses with a looping left.
Crew throws out a loose jab but Trabik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trabik lands a jab-cross combination.
Trabik misses with a series of wild punches.
Trabik gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Crew counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trabik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crew is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trabik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Crew wants to work for an arm triangle but Trabik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Trabik has one foot on Crew's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trabik paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Crew darts in and clinches Trabik up against the cage.
Trabik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trabik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trabik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Crew gets control of Trabik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crew will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Crew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trabik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Crew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crew keeping moving, preventing Trabik from controlling successfully.
Crew is controlling Trabik's posture.#SUB#
Crew is looking for a triangle but Trabik pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Trabik trying to control the position from guard on top but Crew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crew wants to sweep but no luck.
Crew is trying to control the position but Trabik postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crew is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crew advances position into side control!
Trabik wants to control but Crew postures up.
Crew wants to control but Trabik is keeping him busy. #T4#
Crew working the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Crew has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crew lands a nice forearm strike.
Crew is looking to take a break and control but Trabik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trabik wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Crew content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trabik is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terry Crew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Crew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Trabik slips under a jab.
Trabik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Trabik misses #TD#
and Crew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trabik 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.
Crew throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Crew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crew postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Terry Crew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Trabik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crew's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Trabik working for a triangle but Crew defends it easily.
Trabik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Trabik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crew defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trabik works over Crew's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab lands there for Trabik.
Trabik keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Crew fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trabik to the ground. Crew is now in Trabik's guard.
Crew slips nicely into half guard.
Trabik is trying to maintain the position but Crew is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Crew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Crew lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crew is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Trabik reverses the position - he's now on top in Crew's guard.
Trabik is looking to work some ground and pound but Crew has wrist control.
Trabik is fighting to break Crew's control of his arms but Crew is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trabik throws an elbow that misses. Crew uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trabik's guard. Nice move by Crew!#REVR#
Crew stands up over Trabik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Crew advances to half guard.
Trabik is looking to control Crew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trabik avoid being mounted?
Crew controlling the action here.
Crew is looking to take a break and control but Trabik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Crew wants to work for an arm triangle but Trabik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terry Crew's cut.
That's time! Crew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Trabik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Trabik. That snapped Crew's head back.
Trabik scores with a three punch combo!
Trabik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trabik misses with the body kick#TD#
and Crew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trabik! #SUB#
Crew swings around for an armbar but Trabik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crew's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Crew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trabik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trabik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trabik. #SUB#
Trabik wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Crew's closed guard. He's half up but Crew has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Crew pivots and extends the arm, Trabik falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Crew! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Crew!
Terry Crew seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 3
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Klos swings for the body but Crew moves out of range.
Klos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crew.
Crew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Klos takes a swing at Crew's ribcage but misses.
Crew attempts a counter takedown but Klos avoids it well and moves away.
Klos catches Crew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Crew ducks down to avoid it.
Crew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Klos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crew stopping the sweep attempt from Klos.#SUB2#
Klos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crew stopping the sweep attempt from Klos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew passes into half guard.
Crew is keen to just control but Klos is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Crew has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Crew winds up and cracks Klos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Klos tries to get to full guard but Crew has control of the leg.
Crew is nestled in close to Klos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Crew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klos is just riding it out for now. Crew eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Klos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crew pulls his head out easily.
Klos is trying to maintain the position but Crew is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Crew winds up and cracks Klos with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Klos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crew escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crew!
Crew landing a few strikes.
Crew throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Crew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klos is looking for a sweep.
Crew working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crew has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Crew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klos, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Klos is looking for a sweep.
Crew misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crew misses with the ground and pound.
Klos is trying to improve his position.
Klos can't do much from the bottom here.
Klos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crew wants to control but Klos is keeping him busy.
Klos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crew off and has taken his back!#T4#
Crew tries to roll but Klos sticks to his back.
Crew wants to control his opponent's hands but Klos gets his hands free.
Crew is taking damage to the body and head.
The referee is taking a good look at Crew as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Klos!
Klos is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Will Klos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Klos lands a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos is landing with strikes from the back.
Klos is landing with strikes from the back.
Klos is punishing Crew with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cal Klos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crew.
Crew works the jab nicely.
Crew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klos scores with a jab. Crew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crew missing with a left hand there. Klos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klos throws a jab when Crew was well out of range.
Crew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klos. Crew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klos. Crew does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crew tries to counter with a takedown but Klos is quick to defend against it.
Klos misses with a head kick.
Crew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klos sprawls well. Klos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crew gets slowly back to his feet.
Klos throws out a counter right but Crew avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Klos thuds his right hand into Crew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Crew misses the target.
Klos throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Crew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Klos is trying to get back to full guard.
Crew drops an elbow to the side of Klos's head.
Klos trying to hold on to Crew's head to control him but Crew postures up.
Crew throwing shots but Klos is blocking nicely. #T2#
Crew prevents Klos from improving his position.#SUB#
Crew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Crew there.
Klos is looking for a sweep. Crew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klos is still trying to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crew.
Klos wants to get back to full guard.
Crew takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Terry Crew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crew. #T3#
Crew trying to control the action but Klos is working from the bottom.
Crew prevents Klos from improving his position.
Klos wants to control but Crew passes into side.
Crew working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Crew is looking to take a break and control but Klos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crew throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Klos is not content to let Crew control the position. #T4#
Crew in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Klos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crew connects with a decent elbow.
Klos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crew connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Crew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Klos is trying to improve his position.
Klos regains half guard.
Klos trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew dominated that second round.
That's time! Crew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crew tries to clinch but Klos is having none of it.
Klos misses with a left hand #TD#
and Crew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crew.
Crew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klos is keeping the position for now.
Crew trying to control the position from guard on top but Klos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klos working a defensive guard but Crew passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crew lands a nice short elbow.
Klos wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crew is working away from the top position though.
Crew thows a huge punch but Klos dodges it nicely.
Klos wants to improve his position but Crew is controlling well.
#T1#
Klos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crew scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crew is keen to just control but Klos is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Crew seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Klos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Terry Crew!
Our winner, Terry Crew, 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.
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Event:
NJMMA #54
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Crew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Menezes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Menezes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crew regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menezes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Menezes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crew is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crew has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Menezes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Menezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menezes looking for a sweep. Not yet Menezes, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Menezes has his foot on Crew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crew works his way back into a safe position though.
Menezes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crew is one step ahead there.
Menezes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crew wants to pass the guard but Menezes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Menezes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crew trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Crew tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Crew defends easily.
#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Crew pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Menezes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crew escapes and throws Menezes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Crew is working Menezes over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Menezes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crew scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Crew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Menezes manages to get back to half guard.
Crew with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Menezes has a hand on Crew's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crew takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Crew landing strikes from the mount and Menezes is in trouble!
Crew in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Menezes tries to hold on but Crew pushes him away.
Menezes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Menezes tries to improve his position but instead Crew has taken his back!
Menezes grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
Menezes breaks Crew's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crew 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.
Menezes is pushing down on Crew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crew is fighting to maintain full guard but Menezes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Menezes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Menezes thows a huge punch but Crew dodges it nicely.
Crew is not content to let Menezes control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terry Crew will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Crew instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Menezes jumps guard and drags Crew to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Crew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crew has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
Crew wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving.
Menezes trying to control the position.
Menezes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crew's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes. #T1#
Menezes prevents Crew from improving his position.
Crew gets full guard.
Menezes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crew's guard.
Menezes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crew.
Crew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menezes passes Crew's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Menezes prevents Crew from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Crew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
Menezes prevents Crew from improving his position.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but Crew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menezes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura here.
Menezes is thwarting Crew's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menezes lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but Crew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crew.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Crew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crew is trying to control the position but Menezes postures up.
Menezes landing some decent shots from guard.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Menezes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menezes has managed to get both his arms back between Crew's legs - danger averted.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Crew wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment.
Menezes lands a couple of digs.
Crew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menezes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Crew looking for a guillotine here but Menezes defends easily.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Crew keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menezes landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Menezes misses the jab.
Crew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Crew clinches. #TD#
Crew gets control of Menezes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crew will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crew wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Crew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menezes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Crew looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Menezes has picked Crew up and slammed him! Crew can't keep hold of the triangle and Menezes manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crew knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Menezes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Crew is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
#SUB#
Crew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but Crew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crew tries to roll over but Menezes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crew manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Crew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Crew has his foot on Menezes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menezes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Crew looking for a guillotine here but Menezes defends easily.
Menezes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Menezes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Crew tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Menezes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Menezes!
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Event:
NJMMA 135 Tournament Final!
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Battle stuffs the takedown attempt from Crew. Crew gets slowly back to his feet.
Crew fails with the takedown
and Battle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Battle finds it's target.
Crew shoots in and drives through. Battle sprawls well.
Dre Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Crew.#TD2#
Crew shoots in and gets a takedown into Battle's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crew working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is looking to stand up but Crew isn't so interested in that idea.
Crew trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle is looking to stand up but Crew isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Crew looking to pass the guard.
Crew wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Crew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Battle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Crew trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crew with a poor takedown
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Battle enables Crew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Battle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Crew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battle is keeping the position for now.
Crew trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle wants to stand up but Crew is controlling him.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Crew from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crew has gone for a leg lock! Battle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crew's guard.#REVR#
Battle wants to stand but Crew has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Battle stopping the sweep attempt from Crew.#SUB2#
Battle wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Crew's closed guard. He's half up but Crew has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Crew pivots and extends the arm, Battle falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Crew! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Crew!
Our winner, Terry Crew, 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.
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Event:
NJMMA #48: 135 Semi Finals
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab by Zylo.
Zylo throws a lazy right hand but Crew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crew shoots for a double leg takedown but Zylo sprawls well. He's pushed Crew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zylo throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Crew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zylo won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Crew tries for a kimura but Zylo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zylo is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crew is looking to take a break and control but Zylo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Zylo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Crew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zylo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Crew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Crew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Crew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zylo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crew working away.
Zylo tries to bench press Crew off him but Crew keeps the position. #SUB#
Crew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zylo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zylo can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Crew goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zylo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crew but great work by Zylo.
Zylo wants to stand but Crew is controlling his arm.
Zylo tries to move to mount but Crew blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Zylo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crew struggling a bit here.
Zylo wants to control but Crew is keeping him busy. #T3#
Crew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zylo is looking for a sweep. Crew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zylo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Crew seems to be looking for submissions.
Crew trying to control the pace.
Zylo is looking for a sweep. Crew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zylo is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Zylo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Crew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zylo sees it coming and defends easily.
Crew is trying to control. Zylo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Crew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Crew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zylo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zylo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zylo 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.
Zylo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crew fails with the takedown.
Crew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zylo swivels and escapes.
A jab from Zylo finds it's way through Crew's defenses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crew is defended easily by Zylo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zylo! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zylo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zylo is fending him off so far but Crew persists. Nope, Zylo circles away and we're back to standing.
Crew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zylo connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
A combination from Zylo does no damage.
Crew fails to land the takedown.
Crew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zylo to score with a decent uppercut.
Zylo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ares Zylo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crew ducks right into an uppercut from Zylo. #TD#
Crew manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zylo on his heels. He'll look to pass Zylo's guard now, I'm sure.
Zylo pulls Crew in close to prevent any damage.
Crew works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zylo tries to roll over but Crew keeps him under control.
Crew is pressing down on Zylo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zylo is holding on for now.
Zylo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zylo tries to get to full guard but Crew has control of the leg.
Crew is looking to advance position but Zylo won't allow it.
Zylo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crew wants to control but Zylo is keeping him busy.
Zylo missing with punches from the bottom.
Crew wants to pass to mount but Zylo is defending the position. #T3#
Crew trying to control the action but Zylo is working from the bottom.
Crew is thwarting Zylo's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zylo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crew forces his way into half guard.
Zylo is looking to improve his position.
Zylo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zylo is trying to control but Crew manages to pass to mount!
#T4##SUB#
Crew with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Crew is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Zylo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Crew!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Crew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Crew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.#TD#
Crew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tchusuk's guard.
Tchusuk is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Crew dives into side control.
#REVB#
Tchusuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Crew wants to control but Tchusuk is keeping him busy.
Tchusuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Crew is trying to get an arm triangle but Tchusuk is defending well.
Crew controlling from side mount.
Tchusuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Crew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tchusuk regains half guard.#T1#
Crew keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tchusuk is refusing to be controlled, as Crew sits in half guard. #SUB#
Crew seems to be looking for submissions.
Crew is looking to take a break and control but Tchusuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Crew is working for a submission of some sort.
Crew not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crew passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tchusuk! #SUB#
Crew wants to finish this one by submission but Tchusuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crew.
Tchusuk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Crew can't control as he wanted to and Tchusuk manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Crew wants to take a breather but Tchusuk is having none of it. #SUB#
Crew is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tchusuk looking for subs from the bottom but Crew mounts him!
Tchusuk working to try and regain half guard.
Tchusuk is still trying to improve position.
Crew seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tchusuk is holding on tight.
#T3#
Tchusuk is desperately trying to improve his position but Crew has a good base and remains in mount.
Crew sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crew moves to take his opponent's back.
Tchusuk is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Tchusuk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Tchusuk is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crew gets his way!
Tchusuk is trying to break free.
#T4#
Tchusuk is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Tchusuk is trying to defend against the choke here but Crew has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Crew Tightens the hold and Tchusuk taps out furiously! Crew displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Crew!
Terry Crew thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Crew misses with a takedown attempt - Brephgrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brephgrad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crew has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brephgrad.#CL2#
Brephgrad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crew, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Brephgrad.
Brephgrad fails to pull guard.
Brephgrad jumps guard but Crew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Crew jumps guard.
Crew looking for a sweep. Not yet Crew, not yet.
Crew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crew looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Brephgrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crew won't allow Brephgrad to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brephgrad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crew, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Crew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brephgrad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Crew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brephgrad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brephgrad has managed to get both his arms back between Crew's legs - danger averted.
Brephgrad preventing the sweep.
Crew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brephgrad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Crew pushes down on Brephgrad's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Crew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brephgrad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crew.
Brephgrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Crew wants to take a breather but Brephgrad is having none of it.
Crew is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Crew wants to pass the guard but Brephgrad is keeping the position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brephgrad keeping full guard, as Crew tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brephgrad working a defensive guard here.
Crew wants to pass the guard but Brephgrad is keeping the position.
Crew advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Crew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brephgrad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brephgrad misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brephgrad.
Brephgrad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crew is out of range and Brephgrad settles back down.
Crew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brephgrad slaps away a takedown attempt from Crew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Crew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brephgrad misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Crew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brephgrad's guard.
Crew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brephgrad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Brephgrad won't allow Crew to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brephgrad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crew is adopting a defensive guard.
Brephgrad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Crew has his foot on Brephgrad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brephgrad works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Crew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brephgrad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crew trying to control the position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crew controlling the position.#SUB#
Crew is looking for a triangle but Brephgrad pushes his legs off easily.
Crew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brephgrad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Brephgrad wants to get back to his feet but Crew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brephgrad has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crew has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Crew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brephgrad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Crew wants to control but Brephgrad is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Crew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brephgrad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brephgrad can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Crew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crew wants to control but Brephgrad is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brephgrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Crew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Crew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crew working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crew wants to control but Brephgrad is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Brephgrad. That snapped Crew's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.
Brephgrad tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Crew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crew.
Crew is standing up over Brephgrad. Brephgrad looks to escape but Crew dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Crew tries for a kimura but Brephgrad is defending well. #SUB#
Crew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brephgrad, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brephgrad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Crew tries for a kimura but Brephgrad is defending well. #SUB#
Crew tries for a kimura but Brephgrad is defending well. #SUB#
Crew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Crew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crew wants to control but Brephgrad is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Crew has an Americana. Brephgrad didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Crew is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Crew hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Terry Crew!
An out of breath Terry Crew thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Juanon Brephgrad was interviewed post fight and said 'That punk got luckY!'.
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Event:
IFC XXX
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pugberg throws an overhand right that lands on Crew's shoulder, as Crew tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Pugberg is predictable there #TD#
and Crew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crew forces his way into half guard.
Crew wants to free his trapped foot but Pugberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crew moves into full mount! Pugberg won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Crew has control of Pugberg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pugberg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Pugberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Crew controlling from the full mount.
Pugberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crew trying to control the position.
Pugberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugberg keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pugberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pugberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pugberg passes Crew's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg is working for a kimura but Crew is defending it quite comfortably.
Crew gets full guard.
Pugberg being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Pugberg has gone for a leg lock! Crew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pugberg's guard.#REVR##T3#
Crew wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Crew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crew is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pugberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Crew from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crew controlling from the top position.
Crew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pugberg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crew doesn't defend quickly enough and Pugberg has managed to lock this one up! Can Crew escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pugberg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
IFC XXVI (New Blood Final)
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Crew moves into the clinch successfully.
Crew fails to pull guard.
Crew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Crew.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Crew has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crew as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Crew lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crew not doing much here.
Crew tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. #T1#
Crew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Crew is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones trying to hold on to Crew's head to control him but Crew postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crew works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Crew wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crew content just to control the position here.
Jones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Crew gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Crew controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crew with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones wants to hold on but Crew pushes him away.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Crew's attempts to control the action.
Jones is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Crew has taken his back.
#SUB#
Jones showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Jones tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Crew.
Jones trying to control the hands but Crew breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Crew is cranking Jones's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jones! He's tightened the choke and Jones is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Crew!
Terry Crew thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC XXII (New Blood Round 3)
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Crew shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crew moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Tchusuk wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Crew has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Tchusuk's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Tchusuk is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Crew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Terry Crew!
Terry Crew seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFC XVIII (New Blood Rd 2)
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Davis throws a right and a left that Crew avoids nicely.
Crew fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davis just manages to avoid it.
Davis tests Crew's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.
Crew dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#KD2#
Davis sends Crew crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Davis is motioning to the referee to let Crew up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Crew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crew looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Crew ducks into an uppercut from Davis and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Davis!
Jonathan Davis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I WILL be the New Blood Champion!'.
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Event:
IFC New Blood Round 1
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Crew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Paulin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paulin 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.#SUB#
Crew drops back looking for a leg! Paulin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulin manages to kick Crew off! Crew jumps back into Paulin's guard.
Crew wants to pass the guard but Paulin is keeping the position.
Crew trying to control but Paulin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew controlling from the top position.
Paulin keeping full guard, as Crew tries to pass. #T1#
Crew is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Crew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crew trying to control but Paulin is working from the bottom.
Paulin trying to control the position here.
Crew trying to control but Paulin is working from the bottom.
Paulin looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulin, not yet.
Crew trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crew has passed into side control.
Paulin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Crew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paulin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Crew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crew has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Crew prevents Paulin from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Crew with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crew wants to control the pace but Paulin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Crew has control of Paulin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paulin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Paulin wants to control but Crew is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Crew jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paulin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paulin is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crew is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Paulin is trying to escape and Crew transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Paulin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Crew! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Crew!
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