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Event:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Crewe moves into the clinch.
Grippy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crewe prevents it.
Crewe is working for takedown but Grippy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crewe is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Crewe has picked Grippy up - he's going for a ride! Crewe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Crewe
Grippy is looking to control Crewe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grippy avoid being mounted?
Crewe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grippy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crewe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grippy is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Grippy defending well.
Grippy is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grippy sees it coming and defends easily.
Grippy is in trouble now - Crewe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (0) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grippy is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Grippy has given up his back here. Will Crewe look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (0) vs (8) Crewe#T2#
Crewe tries to keep control of the position but Grippy is staying busy.
Crewe looking to hold on to the position here but Grippy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crewe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grippy's guard. #SUB2#
Grippy is defending against the submission attempts here by Crewe.
Grippy trying to get back to full guard but Crewe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (0) vs (11) Crewe#T3#
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Crewe controlling from the full mount.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Crewe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grippy regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grippy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crewe is one step ahead there.
Crewe looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Crewe is looking to pass into half guard but Grippy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grippy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (11) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grippy is aware though and is defending well.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.
Grippy passes into half guard.
Crewe wants to control but Grippy passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (11) Crewe
Crewe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grippy's best efforts.#T6#
Crewe trying to hold on to Grippy's head to control him but Grippy postures up.
Crewe won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Grippy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (8) vs (11) Crewe
Crewe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grippy stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.
Grippy advances to half guard. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura here.
Grippy wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position. #T7#
Crewe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Crewe is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grippy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Crewe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage.
Grippy wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Crewe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Crewe 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.
Crewe working a defensive guard here.
Crewe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there. #T9#
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Crewe controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy pushing down on Crewe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grippy is thwarting Crewe's attempts to control the position.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy wants to free his trapped foot but Crewe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Crewe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crewe.
Crewe seems keen to control Grippy's posture.
Crewe keeping full guard, as Grippy tries to pass.
Grippy forces his way into half guard.
Grippy is looking to pass Crewe's guard but actually Crewe recovers to full guard.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck. #T11##SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crewe working for a triangle but Grippy defends it easily.
Crewe trying to control the position.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Crewe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grippy pushes down on Crewe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Grippy trying to pass the guard but Crewe defending well.
Grippy uses his free foot to push down on Crewe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crewe. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (11) vs (11) Crewe
Grippy tries to control but Crewe wriggling away.
Crewe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy tries to control but Crewe wriggling away. #T13#
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe stops Grippy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grippy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (14) vs (11) Crewe#SUB#
Grippy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Crewe's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Grippy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grippy controlling well, preventing Crewe from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Crewe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grippy's arms. #SUB#
Grippy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crewe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Crewe trying to control the action but Grippy just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Grippy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crewe breaks Grippy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (14) vs (13) Crewe
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grippy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crewe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crewe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grippy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
Nano Grippy retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Nano Grippy, 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.
Paul Crewe spoke after the fight, saying 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Crewe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Crewe has clasped his hands together around Dobbie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dobbie (0) vs (4) Crewe
Dobbie is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Crewe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dobbie trying to remain calm as Crewe controls from the top position.
Dobbie is trying to improve his position.
Crewe tries to move to mount but Dobbie blocks the move with his legs.
Dobbie is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Dobbie looking for a sweep but Crewe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (0) vs (6) Crewe#T1#
Dobbie is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Crewe has a good base and remains in mount.
Crewe controlling from the full mount.
Crewe prevents Dobbie from getting the reversal.
Crewe controlling from the full mount.
Crewe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dobbie is holding on tight.
Dobbie is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Dobbie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe wants to control the pace but Dobbie is squirming around nicely.
Dobbie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (6) Crewe#T2##SUB2#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobbie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dobbie stands and throws Crewe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (6) Crewe
Dobbie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crewe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dobbie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dobbie tries to move to mount but Crewe blocks the move with his legs.
Crewe tries to improve position but can't.
Dobbie working away.
Dobbie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crewe's legs. #T3#
Crewe is trying to control Dobbie's posture but Dobbie avoids it.
Dobbie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crewe's legs.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dobbie is trying to get an arm triangle but Crewe is defending well. #SUB#
Dobbie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.
Crewe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (5) vs (8) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Crewe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dobbie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe controlling from the top position.
Crewe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crewe defends it easily.#T5#
Crewe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dobbie keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crewe defends well.#SUB#
Dobbie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crewe is aware though and is defending well.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobbie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dobbie has his foot on Crewe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crewe works his way back into a safe position though.
Crewe trying to control but Dobbie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dobbie working for a triangle but Crewe defends it easily.
#T6##SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a triangle here but Crewe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (11) Crewe
Dobbie is trying to improve his position.
Crewe trying to control the position but Dobbie is working away. #SUB2#
Crewe tries for a kimura but Dobbie is defending well. #SUB2#
Crewe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dobbie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dobbie is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Dobbie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Crewe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (14) Crewe
Crewe looking to control but Dobbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dobbie is working to get back to half guard.
Crewe controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Crewe prevents Dobbie from getting the reversal.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
Crewe is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dobbie is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Crewe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dobbie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dobbie shrugs it off.
Dobbie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Crewe controlling the pace for now.
Dobbie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (5) vs (17) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dobbie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dobbie for a finish.
Dobbie is in bad spot here.
Dobbie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crewe is trying to control. Dobbie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crewe uses his free foot to push down on Dobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (20) Crewe#T10#
Crewe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dobbie is looking to escape.
Crewe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dobbie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dobbie wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe trying to control from half guard but Dobbie is working away.
Dobbie wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Crewe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobbie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie won't allow Crewe to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crewe seems to be working for a kimura but Dobbie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crewe seems to be looking for submissions.
Crewe slows the pace down in half guard.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Dobbie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Crewe 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.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Dobbie is defending well. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crewe is working for a submission of some sort.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Dobbie is defending well. #T14##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Crewe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Dobbie is defending the position.
Dobbie manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dobbie's guard. #SUB2#
Crewe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe wins on points by 20 to 5.
Our winner, Paul Crewe, 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:
Grappling Hype -13-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Crewe has managed to clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crewe defends well.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Crewe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (3) vs (0) Jackson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crewe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jackson is holding on tight.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.#SUB#
Crewe has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crewe tries to control but Jackson wriggling away. #SUB#
Crewe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Crewe content just to control the position here. #T2#
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Crewe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jackson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (6) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Crewe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crewe wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Crewe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (9) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Crewe.
Jackson breaks Crewe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (9) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Crewe looking to control.
#T4#
Jackson won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (11) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Crewe is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Crewe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Crewe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crewe moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (14) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Crewe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Jackson tries to buck Crewe off but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (16) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crewe fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Crewe has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (19) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Crewe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crewe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (19) vs (4) Jackson#SUB#
Crewe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Crewe 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.
Crewe is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (21) vs (4) Jackson
Crewe wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T7#
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Crewe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (24) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.#T8#
Jackson regains half guard.
Crewe controlling the action here.#SUB#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Crewe wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T9#
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (27) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Crewe has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (30) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Crewe biding his time, controlling Jackson.
Jackson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Crewe is cranking Jackson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jackson! He's tightened the choke and Jackson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Crewe!
Paul Crewe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dredd shoots and misses #CL2#
and Crewe moves into the clinch.
Dredd tries for a takedown but Crewe manages to get underhooks.
Crewe is pressed up against the cage. Dredd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crewe down to the mat. Crewe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Crewe moves into range and clinches up with Dredd.#TD2#
Crewe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (0) vs (2) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Crewe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Crewe 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.
#T1#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dredd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crewe is keen to just control but Dredd is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crewe 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.
#T2#
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crewe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (5) Crewe
Dredd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but Dredd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crewe to get the leverage.
Dredd is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crewe defends it easily.#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crewe defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Crewe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crewe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dredd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (5) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dredd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dredd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crewe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crewe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crewe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (2) vs (9) Crewe
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crewe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dredd manages to get back to half guard.
Crewe is taking a breather. Dredd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4##SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura here.
Dredd is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dredd sees it coming and defends easily.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Crewe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dredd has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Crewe trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd is pressing down on Crewe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dredd has an active guard here but Crewe has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Crewe not doing much here.
It looks like Crewe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Dredd defends it. #SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crewe wants to work for an arm triangle but Dredd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dredd trying to get back to full guard but Crewe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe wants to control the pace but Dredd is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crewe fails to advance to Dredd's back. #SUB2#
Crewe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dredd is surviving well by controlling Crewe's body position as best he can.
Dredd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crewe 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.
#SUB#
Dredd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crewe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (15) Crewe
Crewe is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dredd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (2) vs (17) Crewe
Dredd is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Crewe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crewe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dredd is looking to escape.
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dredd defends it well.
Crewe stalling. #SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dredd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a triangle but Crewe pushes his legs off easily.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Dredd is not content to let Crewe control the position.#SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crewe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (20) Crewe#T11#
Crewe moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dredd (2) vs (23) Crewe
Dredd tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Crewe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dredd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dredd is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crewe.
Dredd is desperately trying to improve his position but Crewe has a good base and remains in mount.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dredd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (4) vs (23) Crewe#T12##SUB2#
Dredd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dredd has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dredd drops back looking for a leg! Crewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crewe manages to kick Dredd off! Dredd jumps back into Crewe's guard.
Dredd stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dredd defends well.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Dredd advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Crewe defends the submission attempt.
Crewe gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Crewe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (4) vs (25) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crewe stacks Dredd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (28) Crewe
Dredd is breathing heavily.
Crewe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dredd! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (4) vs (30) Crewe
Dredd is looking to improve his position but Crewe isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Crewe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Crewe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Dredd is defending the position.
Crewe moves into full mount! Dredd won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (33) Crewe#T14#
Crewe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (6) vs (33) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (6) vs (35) Crewe
Dredd being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crewe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crewe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe wins on points by 35 to 6.
Paul Crewe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jack Dredd stepped up to the mic, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Crewe takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Crewe successfully pulls guard.
Utsecks tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Utsecks won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Crewe controls Utsecks momentarily but Utsecks frees himself.
Utsecks wants to control from the top but Crewe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crewe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Utsecks defends it easily.#T1#
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe is looking to take a break and control but Utsecks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Utsecks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crewe 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.
Crewe not doing much here.
#T2#
Crewe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Utsecks has eaten all the pies!
Crewe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (5) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe wants to control but instead Utsecks manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Utsecks won't allow Crewe to pass to mount.
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Utsecks defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utsecks is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Crewe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Crewe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Utsecks for as long as he can get away with.
Crewe trying to control the action but Utsecks is working from the bottom.
Utsecks tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
Utsecks is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Utsecks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Utsecks tries to roll over but Crewe keeps him under control.
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (8) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks regains half guard.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Utsecks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crewe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (11) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe fails to move to back control. #T6#
Crewe controlling the pace for now.
Utsecks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crewe avoids the attempt from Utsecks to control.
Utsecks gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Utsecks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Utsecks.#T7#
Utsecks wants to control the position but Crewe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Crewe's head to control him but Crewe postures up.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Crewe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Utsecks is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crewe passes into side control, despite Utsecks's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (14) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks is letting Crewe control him for a moment. #T8#
Utsecks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (16) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to hold on but Crewe pushes him away. #SUB#
Crewe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crewe controlling the position easily from mount.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Utsecks is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe trying to control but Utsecks is having none of it.
Utsecks wants to hold on but Crewe pushes him away.
Crewe content just to control the position here.
Crewe wants to take Utsecks's back but he can't do it this time.
Utsecks tries to lock up and control but Crewe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Utsecks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crewe content just to control the position here.
Utsecks is looking to get to half guard.
Crewe controlling from mount. #SUB#
Crewe is working for a guillotine from mount but Utsecks frees his head quite easily.
Utsecks working to try and regain half guard.
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Utsecks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Crewe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Utsecks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crewe.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Utsecks tries to roll over but Crewe keeps him under control.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Utsecks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crewe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Utsecks looking for submissions off his back.
Utsecks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (19) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks prevents Crewe from taking his back.
Utsecks is trying desperately to improve position.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Crewe looking for a guillotine from mount but Utsecks is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe tries to control but Utsecks wriggling away.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
An out of breath Paul Crewe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -8-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Junior feints and as Crewe raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crewe (0) vs (2) Junior#SUB#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior trying to control but Crewe is working from the bottom.
Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crewe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (2) Junior
Junior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (4) Junior#T1#
Crewe is trying to keep Junior in close.
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Junior has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (2) vs (7) Junior#SUB2#
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crewe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crewe can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Crewe tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Crewe is working hard here to advance position.
Crewe prevents Junior from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Junior tries for a kimura but Crewe is defending well.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.
Crewe gets back to half guard.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crewe keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Crewe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crewe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Crewe manages to get to full guard.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crewe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior prevents Crewe from improving his position.#T5#
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crewe tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Crewe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Crewe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Crewe is trying to control but Junior manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (2) vs (10) Junior#SUB2#
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Crewe turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (10) Junior
Junior is pulling down on Crewe's head to control his posture.
Junior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crewe controls the pace.#T7#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Crewe defends easily.
Crewe pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a submission of some sort.
Crewe wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #T8#
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crewe trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior moves into full guard.
Junior is trying to keep Crewe in close.
Crewe won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully. #T10#
Crewe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Crewe is pushing down on Junior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Junior is fighting to maintain full guard but Crewe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Crewe trying to control the pace.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crewe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Crewe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#SUB#
Crewe drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Crewe off! Crewe jumps back into Junior's guard.
Crewe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior trying to control the position.
#T13#
Crewe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crewe being controlled here momentarily.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Crewe trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (12) Junior#SUB2#
Junior has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (6) vs (12) Junior#T14#
Crewe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (6) vs (14) Junior
Crewe controlling the position for now.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crewe has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 14 to 6.
In defeat, Paul Crewe stepped up to the mic, saying 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kramer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crewe (0) vs (2) Kramer
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (5) Kramer#SUB2#
Kramer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crewe, who protects the arm well.
Kramer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crewe is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe is trying to control Kramer's posture but Kramer avoids it. #SUB2#
Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crewe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crewe can't do much from the bottom here.
Crewe is trying to improve his position.
Crewe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.
Crewe is adopting a defensive guard.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (5) Kramer
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it.
Kramer moves into full guard.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crewe controls the pace.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Crewe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (5) vs (5) Kramer#T4#
Kramer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crewe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kramer's legs.
Crewe trying to control the action but Kramer is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kramer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard.
Crewe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Kramer regains half guard.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Kramer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crewe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crewe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crewe (5) vs (9) Kramer
Crewe is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crewe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kramer keeps control of the position as Crewe tries to break free.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kramer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crewe tries to roll but Kramer sticks to his back.
Well, with Kramer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Crewe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Kramer looking to break Crewe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crewe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kramer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Crewe trying to control the action but Kramer just sinks the hooks in.
Kramer wants to control but Crewe manages to buck him off and is now in Kramer's guard! Nice work there by Crewe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (7) vs (9) Kramer#T7#
Kramer keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass.
Kramer working a defensive guard here.
Kramer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (7) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe gets full guard.
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (9) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe controlling the pace.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Crewe is controlling the pace.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position.
Crewe content to control rather than advance.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Kramer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crewe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #T9#
Crewe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kramer! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (12) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Crewe looking to secure an arm triangle but Kramer defends it well.
Kramer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (12) vs (13) Kramer#SUB#
Crewe is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer trying to control but Crewe is working from the bottom. #T10#
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe is trying to keep Kramer in close.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (14) vs (13) Kramer
Crewe trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kramer has eaten all the pies!
Kramer is adopting a defensive guard.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (17) vs (13) Kramer#T11#
Kramer is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Kramer tries to bench press Crewe off him but Crewe keeps the position.
Kramer stops Crewe from passing to mount. #SUB#
Crewe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crewe works to advance to full mount. Kramer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (19) vs (13) Kramer
Kramer tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.
Crewe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Kramer is trying desperately to improve position.
Crewe is trying to take his opponent's back.
Crewe avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Crewe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kramer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kramer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (19) vs (15) Kramer
Crewe controlling the position.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewe is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Crewe controlling the position.
Crewe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (21) vs (15) Kramer
Crewe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (24) vs (15) Kramer
Kramer tries to buck Crewe off but Crewe is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14#
Crewe tries to move to mount but Kramer blocks the move with his legs.
Crewe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kramer keeps working. #SUB#
Crewe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe takes the fight on points by 24 to 15.
Our winner, Paul Crewe, 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:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Koks drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Crewe
Koks stands and throws Crewe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe struggling a bit here.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Crewe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crewe is trying to work for a sweep but Koks has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crewe is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Koks wants to finish this one by submission but Crewe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe working to try and regain half guard.
Crewe wants to control but Koks is having none of it.
Koks controlling the pace for now.
Crewe has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koks is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Koks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Koks keeps control of the position as Crewe tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Koks looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koks is hanging on to Crewe's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Koks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Koks controls the action.
Koks is not going to allow Crewe to sit and survive in this position.
Koks tries to keep control of the position but Crewe is staying busy.
Crewe is trying to break free.
Koks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Crewe trying to control the hands but Koks won't let him.
Crewe is really stuck here.
#T4#
Koks keeps control of the position easily here as Crewe tries to buck him off.
Koks is hanging on to Crewe's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Crewe is defending it well.
Crewe is in bad spot here.
Crewe breaks Koks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (10) vs (2) Crewe#T5#
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass.
Crewe passes Koks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crewe wants to take a breather but Koks is having none of it.
Koks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Koks is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Koks is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard.
Koks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Koks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Crewe is trying to control. Koks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koks keeps working.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Koks is defending well.
Crewe is looking to stall here but Koks recovers full guard. #T7#
Koks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe stopping the sweep attempt from Koks.
Koks trying to control the position.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe is still trying to improve position.
Koks is pulling down on Crewe's head. It's preventing any offense from Crewe, at least for the moment.
Koks trying to keep a closed guard but Crewe is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (10) vs (5) Crewe
Koks tries to bench press Crewe off him but Crewe keeps the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Koks's face as Crewe controls the position.
Koks is looking for a sweep.
Koks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crewe controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Koks is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10##SUB2#
Crewe seems to be working for a kimura but Koks defends the submission attempt.
Koks trying to control here.
Koks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Koks won't allow it.
Koks has his hands clasped together around Crewe's back. He's all about the action.
Koks wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#T11#
Koks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Koks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Koks is keeping the position.
Koks working a defensive guard here.
Crewe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12##SUB2#
Crewe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (14) vs (5) Crewe
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Crewe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koks controls the position.
Koks tries to move to mount but Crewe blocks the move with his legs.
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crewe keeps working. #SUB#
Koks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB#
Crewe wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Koks has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Crewe'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! Crewe is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Koks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olaf Koks!
A victorious Olaf Koks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Paul Crewe was interviewed post fight and said 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -2-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Crewe clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Crewe pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe wants to sweep here but Short controlling him for the moment.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe is controlling Short's posture.
Short advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (3) Short
Short working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crewe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Short trying to control the position but Crewe is working away.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.
Short content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crewe tries to bench press Short off him but Short keeps the position.
Crewe prevents Short from improving position.
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe wants to control but Short postures up.#T2#
Crewe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Short tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crewe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Short off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crewe (4) vs (3) Short#SUB#
Crewe looking for the RNC.
Short just trying to survive but Crewe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Short has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crewe is working away from the top position though.
Crewe trying to control the pace. #T3#
Crewe is keen to just control but Short is a slippery customer.
Crewe stalling.
Short tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg. #T4#
Short is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Short wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crewe seems to be looking for submissions.
Short regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Crewe postures up.
Crewe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Short not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.#SUB#
Crewe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Short manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crewe has Short in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (5) Short
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (6) vs (5) Short#SUB#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crewe content to control rather than advance.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Short defending well. #T7##SUB#
Crewe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Short is defending it quite comfortably.
Short gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Short working a defensive guard here.
Crewe trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Crewe preventing the sweep.
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving. #T9#
Short is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short is trying to control the position but Crewe postures up.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crewe postures up.
Short is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (6) vs (7) Short
Crewe wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Short maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crewe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Short has cracked it and Crewe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashton Short!
Paul Crewe was interviewed post fight and said 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grubbins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crewe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Crewe
Grubbins stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.#SUB2#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grubbins is aware though and is defending well.
Crewe controls Grubbins momentarily but Grubbins frees himself. #SUB#
Grubbins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crewe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crewe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crewe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grubbins (2) vs (4) Crewe
Grubbins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grubbins (2) vs (6) Crewe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe fails to advance to Grubbins's back. #SUB2#
Crewe wants to finish this one by submission but Grubbins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crewe. #T1#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Crewe wants to finish this one by submission but Grubbins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crewe.
Crewe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grubbins is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Crewe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crewe looking to control but Grubbins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Grubbins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crewe. #T2#
Crewe fails to advance to Grubbins's back.
Crewe keeps trying to improve his position.
Crewe controlling from mount.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Crewe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grubbins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Crewe goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Grubbins turns into him and now he's in Crewe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (6) Crewe
Grubbins won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Grubbins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (8) Crewe
Grubbins trying to keep a closed guard but Crewe is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Grubbins keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grubbins keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass. #T5#
Crewe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grubbins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T6#
Crewe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Crewe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grubbins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grubbins has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (6) vs (8) Crewe#SUB#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crewe is trying to keep Grubbins in close.
#SUB#
Grubbins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (6) vs (10) Crewe
Crewe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Crewe has gone for a leg lock! Grubbins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crewe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (8) vs (10) Crewe#SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crewe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Crewe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (8) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving. #T8#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.
Crewe is stalling in the full guard.
Crewe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Crewe content to stall in guard here.
Grubbins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (10) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grubbins won't allow Crewe to sweep him here. #T10##SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crewe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Crewe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (10) vs (14) Crewe
Crewe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crewe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T11#
Crewe trying to control but Grubbins is working from the bottom.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crewe passes into half guard.
Grubbins is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Crewe controlling the action here. #T12##SUB2#
Crewe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Grubbins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Crewe!
An out of breath Paul Crewe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Spud Grubbins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Diminutive Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Crewe up against the cage.
Crewe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Jackson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Crewe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crewe has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crewe looking to improve position, pressing down on Jackson's thigh with his hand. Jackson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Crewe paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Crewe's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Jackson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diminutive Jackson!
Paul Crewe was interviewed post fight and said 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Crewe pushes Macallan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Crewe successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Crewe working for a triangle but Macallan defends it easily.
Crewe keeping full guard, as Macallan tries to pass. #SUB#
Crewe is looking for a triangle but Macallan pushes his legs off easily.
Crewe controlling the position.
Macallan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crewe working for a triangle but Macallan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Crewe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macallan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macallan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Crewe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macallan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Crewe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macallan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macallan postures up.
#T2#
Macallan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Crewe working for a triangle but Macallan defends it easily.
Crewe is trying to control the position but Macallan postures up. #SUB#
Crewe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macallan defends it easily.
Crewe trying to control the position.
#T3#
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet. #SUB#
Crewe is looking for a triangle but Macallan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Macallan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Macallan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macallan has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Crewe is trying to keep Macallan in close.
Crewe wants to sweep here but Macallan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Crewe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macallan has passed into half guard!
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Crewe is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Macallan stalling.
It looks like Macallan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Crewe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Macallan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crewe is looking to control Macallan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewe avoid being mounted?
Crewe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crewe wants to control but Macallan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Crewe wants to improve his position but Macallan is controlling well.
Crewe is trying is best to control the position here.
Crewe is looking to control Macallan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewe avoid being mounted?
Crewe tries to get to full guard but Macallan has control of the leg.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard but Macallan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (3) Macallan
Macallan working away.
Crewe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Crewe regains half guard.
Crewe trying to hold on to Macallan's head to control him but Macallan postures up.
Crewe is looking for a sweep. Macallan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macallan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macallan prevents Crewe from improving his position.#SUB#
Crewe looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Crewe is looking to control Macallan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewe avoid being mounted?
Macallan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crewe is looking for a sweep. Macallan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe is trying to maintain the position but Macallan is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Macallan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macallan is aware though and is defending well.
Macallan is stalling in the full guard.
Macallan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12##SUB#
Macallan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macallan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Macallan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crewe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crewe controls Macallan momentarily but Macallan frees himself. #T14#
Crewe is really struggling to control Macallan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Crewe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Macallan escapes and throws Crewe's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (6) Macallan
Macallan controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe is looking to regain half guard here but Macallan keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macallan wins on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Dram Macallan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Paul Crewe had this to say: 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mann gets tackled into the cage by Crewe. Crewe maintains the clinch.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Crewe drags the fight down to the ground.
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet.
Mann being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crewe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Crewe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crewe is taking a breather. Mann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Crewe moves into full mount! Mann won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (0) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe wants to control the action but instead Mann gets a body lock and reverses into Crewe's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (5) Crewe
Mann won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crewe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mann slips nicely into half guard.
Crewe is pressing down on Mann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet.
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crewe looking to control but Mann passes into half guard.
#T3#
Mann wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position.
Mann controlling the action here.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crewe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Crewe tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Mann wants to control the pace but Crewe is squirming around nicely.
Crewe working to try and regain half guard.
Mann trying to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crewe wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6##SUB#
Mann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crewe manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mann tries for a kimura but Crewe is defending well.
Mann just content to control the position.
Crewe has one of Mann's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Crewe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Crewe won't allow Mann to pass to mount.
Mann is taking a breather. Crewe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe pulls Mann in to control the position. #SUB2#
Crewe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mann should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Crewe has tightened it up now! Mann should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Crewe!
A victorious Paul Crewe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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