Jimmy Crute


Jimmy Crute is an Australian mixed martial artist, and was the Australia's Hex Fight Series light heavyweight champion. He currently competes in Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Crute comes from a long line of boxers on both parents’ sides, and his parents got him started Karate at age four and Judo at eight. Crute started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 11, however, it wasn't until he was 12 that discovered MMA. When he was 19, he made his professional debut in the Hex Fight Series in Melbourne, winning with a first round submission.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Crute fought exclusively in Hex Fight Series, in Australia and won three times Light heavy championships against Ben Kelleher, Steven Warby and Doo Hwan Kim He amassed a record of 7-0 with two TKOs and two submissions prior to competing in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

Crute appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Season 2, Week 6 web-series program. He faced Chris Birchler and won the fight via technical knockout in round one on 24 July 2018 and he was signed by UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Crute made his promotional debut on 2 December 2018 against Paul Craig at UFC Fight Night 142. He won the fight via kimura in the third round.
Crute faced Sam Alvey on 10 February 2019 at UFC 234. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Crute faced Misha Cirkunov on 14 September 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 16. He lost the back-and-forth fight via a Peruvian necktie submission in the first round.
Crute faced Michał Oleksiejczuk on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night 168. He won the fight via a kimura submission in the first round. This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Crute was a full time forklift driver prior to being signed by the UFC.

Mixed martial arts record