Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield Prediction: Jimmy Crute ready to cause an upset

Jimmy Crute will face off against Alonzo Menifield in the octagon. This bout promises to be intriguing as the two Light Heavyweight division fighters match up at T-Mobile Arena in the United States. Jimmy Crute has not had it all his way in the UFC, while Menifield is coming off a draw.

Jimmy Crute joined the UFC in 2018 and has had four wins, three losses, and one draw. He has had a consistent run, with two losses and two wins in the last four bouts. The losses were to Jamahal Hill and Anthony Smith, all in the first round. Despite that, Crute won both the performance of the Night and were against Michal Oleksiejczuk and Modestas Bukauskas. The wins were the first round wins via Kimura and Punches. 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.

Despite being older than Jimmy Crute, Alonzo Menifield boasts an impressive UFC career with six wins and three losses. In his last three fights, Menifield secured two wins and one draw, showcasing his resilience and skill inside the Octagon. His victories against Misha Cirkunov and Askar Mozharov came in the first round, demonstrating his ability to finish fights early. Although he suffered a loss to William Knight via unanimous decision, Menifield has never been submitted in his career, highlighting his toughness and resilience. Notably, Menifield has accumulated seven TKO wins in the first round, showcasing his explosive striking power and ability to finish fights decisively. His performance against Paul Craig earned him the ESPN 3 Performance of the Night accolade. Menifield has also shown a penchant for targeting his opponents' eyes, as seen in his victories over Daniel Jolly and Khadzhimurat Bestaev, both of which were finished in the first round. With an impressive record and a knack for early finishes, Menifield brings a formidable presence to the Octagon.

Both Jimmy Crute and Alonzo Menifield 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 Menifield. 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.