On Saturday the 08th of February, Du Plessis will clash against Strickland at the iconic Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. As a buildup to the fight, Jimmy Crute will fight Rodolfo Bellato in the 205 lbs quick card category. Without a doubt, it will be a good display of contrasting styles. Crute is known for his potent left hand, while the Brazilian Rodolfo is known for his relentless pressure. Let’s dig deeper into the profile of both fighters to find some betting opportunities.
Jimmy Crute AKA “The Brute”
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Over the last 3 years, Jim’s career has taken a nose dive with losses to Anthony Smith (K.O), Jamahal Hill (K.O), and then Alonzo Menifield (Submission). However, he still remains a force to reckon with in the Light HW division. “The Brute” is one of those fighters who like to take the fight to the ground. On average, he attempts 4.84 takedowns per 15 minutes. This is much higher than that of his opponent Rodolfo (1.09).
While it is true that he lost 2 of his last 3 fights on Knockout, take nothing away from The Brute’s explosiveness. In fact, he got 5 of his 12 wins by knockout; that’s 42%. A combination of knockout power and dynamic grappling makes him a dangerous fighter, as he can overwhelm any fighter both standing and on the ground.
Rodolfo Bellato AKA “Trator”
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Rodolfo is having a very good run! He hasn’t lost a fight for over 2 years now; recording 4 straight wins (3 by knockout). His victims were: Mateus Messaros, Acacio Dos Santos, Murtaza Talha, and Ihor Potieria.
In contrast with Jimmy, Rodolfo doesn’t make lots of takedown attempts but he has a good defense game. Put in perspective, he has a 100% record when it comes to takedown defense in the UFC.
The Prediction
There are two very likely scenarios to be expected in this bout. First, we could see an early knockout if Jimmy Crute lands clean shots in the first round. Secondly, if Crute can secure takedowns and control the fight on the ground, he will wear down Bellato and force a submission or win by decision.
However, Rodolfo lands lots of strikes (6.47 per 15 minutes) and has a decent strike accuracy (61%). If he can properly defend Jimmy’s early shots while countering with proper strikes, he could also win by knockout thanks to his power punches.
The early odds released by bookmakers show a close call, so, I’ll be monitoring both fighters closely to help you guys with an informed bet. Stay tuned and watch out for my upcoming update on this fight.
Update
Just few days to go before this UFC 312 Showdown between Jimmy Crute vs Rodolfo Bellato at the prestigious Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia and here I come to you guys with an exclusive update for this fight.
Jimmy Crute will be fighting on home-turf! And this alone will be extra motivation for the current #28 on the Light HW worldwide rank on his pursuit to obtain that much-needed win that will revitalize his career that is in serious decline.
Jimmy is highly skilled mixed martial artist with a well-rounded skillset. He has fierce knockout power in his hands and is also a skilled grappler with a very dangerous ground game. Both standing and on the ground, Jimmy is a beast.
I anticipate Jimmy to adopt a strategy that revolves around trying to bring the fight to the ground and finish with a submission (an area in which he excels well).
You’ve guessed correctly! I’m backing Jimmy in this fight, and the odds for this are around 2.53. Register on the best betting platform now to join the winning team.