Jimmy "The Brute" Crute, born on March 4, 1996 in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia, is a mixed martial artist competing in the 205 lbs (Light Heavyweight) weight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Standing at 6' 2" with a 74" reach, and holding a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Crute trains out of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, and representing the Combat 1 gym.
Crute began his martial arts journey early, starting karate at age four and judo at eight. He transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 11 and discovered mixed martial arts at 12. He made his first walk to an octagon in 2016, securing a first-round submission victory over Ben Kelleher at Hex Fight Series 5. He became the Australian Hex Fight Series Light Heavyweight Champion, defending the title twice before earning a UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series in 2018. In his fighting career in the UFC, Crute holds impressive wins, including a first-round submission win over Paul Craig at UFC Fight Night 142 and a first-round knockout win over Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie, for which he earned Performance of the Night honor. As of February 4, 2025, Crute maintains a professional record of 12 wins, four losses, and one draw (12-4-1).
Jimmy Crute Injury
At UFC 261 in April 2021, Crute fought Anthony Smith and received a nasty leg injury when a well-placed kick landed at the posterior of his knee. The strike caused immediate nerve damage, leading to a condition known as "foot drop," where he lost control over his foot movement. This led the ringside doctor to intervene and stop the bout, resulting in a first-round stoppage.
Following this bout, Crute continued to experience issues with his knee. In February 2022, he announced that he would undergo knee reconstruction surgery due to accumulated damage over several fights.
What happened in Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield 2?
Jimmy Crute rematched Alonzo Menifield at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023, as their first bout ended in a majority draw. In their second encounter, Menifield secured a decisive victory by submitting Crute with a guillotine in the second round. Following this defeat, he announced an indefinite hiatus from the sport, citing an "unhealthy obsession" with MMA and expressing the need to focus on his mental health.
FAQs on Jimmy Crute's leg injury
A. Jimmy Crute suffered a leg injury during his fight against Anthony Smith at UFC 261. A well-placed kick to the back of his knee resulted in a condition known as "foot drop".
A. Jimmy Crute lost against Anthony Smith via a doctor's stoppage.
A. After being knocked out by Jamahal Hill on December 4, 2021, Jimmy Crute took a 14-month break and returned to the octagon on February 12, 2024.
A. Jimmy Crute is an Australian national, who was born in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia.
