Jimmy Crute vs Rodolfo Bellato Prediction: Jimmy Crute ready to cause an upset

Jimmy Crute will face off against Rodolfo Bellato in the Octagon. This bout promises to be intriguing as the two light heavyweight division fighters match up at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Jimmy Crute has not had it all his way in the UFC, while Rodolfo Bellato is coming off four consecutive wins.

Jimmy Crute - the aggressive striker

Jimmy Crute joined the UFC in 2018 and has had four wins, four losses, and one draw. He is currently ranked as the 27th best MMA light heavyweight fighter and is fighting out of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His last fight was against Alonzo Menifield in the middle of 2023. This bout ended in the second round through a guillotine submission. Both fighters first faced each other in February 2023, which ended in a majority decision. Before this bout, he last fought two years ago.In that bout he suffered a loss to Jamahal Hill via right hook technical knockout. Among the losses he has faced were to Anthony Smith (Doc Stoppage TKO) and Misha Cirkunov (Perun Necktie Submission). The 28-year-old fighter boasts of a professional record of 12 wins, 4 losses, and a draw. In terms of title wins, Crute won the HEX Light Heavyweight Championship against Doo Hwan Kim via unanimous decision. Prior to that, against Ben Kelleher and Steven Warby, Crute won the HEX Light Heavyweight Championship.

Rodolfo Bellato - the explosive knockout artist

Despite being older than Jimmy Crute, Rodolfo Bellato has only fought once in the UFC promotion. In his last four fights, he secured four wins, showcasing his resilience and skill inside the Octagon. His victories against Mateus Messaros (via strikes TKO), Acácio dos Santos (via unanimous decision), Murtaza Talha (via punches TKO), and Ihor Potieria (via ground pound TKO). He won the vacant LFA Interim Light Heavyweight Championship against Santos after five rounds. In 2022, he suffered a loss to Vitor Petrino (via strikes TKO) twice.

Expert Betting Tips

Both Jimmy Crute and Rodolfo Bellato have proven themselves to be dangerous fighters in the light heavyweight division. Crute's well-rounded skill set and relentless pressure could pose a challenge for Rodolfo Bellato. Crute will use experience and his age advantage to get an early win. This fight has the potential to be a back-and-forth battle.

Our first prediction is Jimmy Crute to Win the Fight - 2.30 odds for 1xbet

Our Second prediction is Jimmy Crute to Win the Fight (2 Way) - 2.25 odds for Betway

Our third prediction is Jimmy Crute to win in Round 2 - 12.00 odds for bet365