With a successful UFC debut and a performance to of a lifetime, Crute has a put forward his name in the young contenders of the light heavyweight division. With his slick striking, excellent timing and ground game, Crute was able to oust Craig who had a 4 fight experience in the UFC. The first round take down and an arm-triangle attempt put Craig into trouble. Craig had to dig deep to handle the aggressiveness of Crute and he did with his trademark spinning kick. Round 2 & 3 were closely competed with a back and forth action but Crute’s ground game proved too much for Craig who was forced to tap to a kimura at 4:51 secs of the 3rd round.
Jimmy Crute!@CruteJim gets the tap in his Octagon debut! Wow! #UFCAdelaide pic.twitter.com/bFRIL45POF
— UFC (@ufc) December 2, 2018