[6] In Union High School he was a two-sport varsity athlete, competing in football (since his sophomore year) and wrestling.

[12][13] Originally, Crutchmer was going to commit to the Sooners, but he ended up choosing the Cowboys as John Smith convinced him to and also to wrestle with his brother.

[15] As a junior (2015-2016), he compiled a 15-4 record, however, he suffered a season-ending injury at a dual match against the Sooners, leaving him unable to compete at the NCAA's or the Big 12's.

[19] Fresh out of high school, Crutchmer made his senior freestyle debut at the 2013 US University National Championships in May.

He won his first match by technical fall but subsequently lost to two-time NCAA champion Gabe Dean and got thrown to the consolation bracket.

He bounced back and defeated four opponents before losing once again and proceeding to face Pat Downey at the fifth place match.

[23][24] At the World Team Trials Challenge tournament, he was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Pat Downey and was thrown to the consolation bracket, where he defeated eventual Greco-Roman World Team Member Joe Rau and was subsequently downed by Richard Perry.

[26] Crutchmer was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Antonio Jones on November 8, 2019 at Bellator 233.

[30] He lost the bout by unanimous decision, marking the first loss of his mixed martial arts career.

[39] Crutchmer, replacing Roman Faraldo, faced Bobby Nash on June 16, 2023 at Bellator 297.