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3 Rounds • Men's Light Heavyweight Bout

Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan

UFC Perth

Saturday, September 27, 2025

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Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan - UFC Perth

Explore Detailed Fighter Profiles

Click on either the fighter's name or profile image for each fighter to access comprehensive UFC statistics including striking metrics, grappling data, clinch performance, complete fight history, offensive & defensive analytics, and round-by-round breakdowns.

Jimmy Crute

Jimmy Crute

"The Brute"

13-4-2

Greco/Sam Greco Team

Age:
28Prime
Height:
6'2"Equal
Reach:
74"+2" advantage
Leg Reach:
43"+1" advantage

Fighter Metrics

Total UFC Fights
11
UFC Record
5-4-2
Current Streak
W1
Win Rate
68%
Finish Rate
77%
Avg Fight Time
6:43
Victory Methods
Win Round Distribution
Ivan Erslan

Ivan Erslan

14-5-0

ATT Zagreb

Age:
33Veteran
Height:
6'2"Equal
Reach:
72"-2" shorter
Leg Reach:
42"-1" shorter

Fighter Metrics

Total UFC Fights
2
UFC Record
0-2
Current Streak
L2
Win Rate
74%
Finish Rate
79%
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Victory Methods
Win Round Distribution

Last 5 Fights - Jimmy Crute

DateOpponentResultMethod
2025-07-19Marcin PrachnioWSubmission - Armbar (R1, 4:59)
2025-02-08Rodolfo BellatoDDecision - Majority (R3, 5:00)
2023-07-08Alonzo MenifieldLSubmission - Guillotine Choke (R2, 1:55)
2023-02-11Alonzo MenifieldDDecision - Majority (R3, 5:00)
2021-12-04Jamahal HillLKO - Punch to Head (R1, 0:48)

Last 5 Fights - Ivan Erslan

DateOpponentResultMethod
2025-05-10Navajo StirlingLDecision - Unanimous (R3, 5:00)
2024-09-28Ion CutelabaLDecision - Split (R3, 5:00)
2024-02-24Bogdan GnidkoWKO - Punch (R1, 0:54)
2023-10-14Rafal HaratykLKO - Punches (R1, 4:26)
2023-05-28Dirlei BroenstrupWTKO - Punches (R1, 1:57)

Technical Analysis

Technical Score

Jimmy Crute advantage: 88.6%
Jimmy Crute
Ivan Erslan
57.9/10030.7/100

Cardio Score

Ivan Erslan advantage: 58.2%
Jimmy Crute
Ivan Erslan
38.5/10060.9/100

Overall Rating

Jimmy Crute advantage: 5.2%
Jimmy Crute
Ivan Erslan
48.2/10045.8/100
📊 Technical Score

Calculated as the average of Striking Composite (51.9 vs 40.9) and Grappling Composite (63.8 vs 20.4). Combines overall striking effectiveness with grappling ability to measure complete technical skills.

💪 Cardio Score

Based on average fight duration, striking rate per minute, takedown rate, and finish tendency. Measures endurance and ability to maintain pace through 3 rounds.

🎯 Overall Rating

Simple average of Technical Score and Cardio Score to provide a holistic capability view.

Striking Composite

Jimmy Crute advantage: 26.9%
Jimmy Crute
Ivan Erslan
51.9/10040.9/100

Grappling Composite

Jimmy Crute advantage: 212.7%
Jimmy Crute
63.8/10020.4/100
🥊 Striking Composite

Weighted combination of Significant Strikes per Minute (SLpM), Striking Accuracy (StrAcc), Striking Defense (StrDef), and Strikes Absorbed per Minute.

🤼 Grappling Composite

Calculated from Takedowns per 15min (TD15), Takedown Accuracy (TDAcc), Takedown Defense (TDDef), and Submission Attempts per 15min (SubPer15).

Technical Radar Comparison

Metrics Legend
SLpM: Strikes/Min
StrAcc: Strike Accuracy
StrDef: Strike Defense
TD15: Takedowns/15min
TDAcc: TD Accuracy
TDDef: TD Defense
SubPer15: Subs/15min
Jimmy Crute
VS
Ivan Erslan

Detailed Statistical Comparison

Strikes Landed/Min
Advantage:Jimmy (+66.8%)
4.17 per min2.5 per min
Jimmy
Ivan
Difference: 1.67 per min
Striking Accuracy
Advantage:Jimmy (+18.2%)
52%44%
Jimmy
Ivan
Difference: 8.00%
Striking Defense
Advantage:Ivan (+31.0%)
42%55%
Jimmy
Ivan
Difference: 13.00%
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Advantage:Ivan (+40.5%)
3.68 per min5.17 per min
Jimmy
Ivan
Difference: 1.49 per min
Takedowns/15min
Advantage:Jimmy (+740.0%)
4.2 per 15min0.5 per 15min
Jimmy
Difference: 3.70 per 15min
Takedown Accuracy
Advantage:Jimmy (+160.0%)
52%20%
Jimmy
Ivan
Difference: 32.00%
Takedown Defense
Advantage:Ivan (+10.3%)
58%64%
Jimmy
Ivan
Difference: 6.00%
Submissions/15min
Advantage:Jimmy (+Infinity%)
1.9 per 15min0 per 15min
Jimmy
Difference: 1.90 per 15min

🎯 Fight Prediction Analysis

Data-driven prediction model based on statistical analysis

69%
Jimmy Crute Win Probability
Edge via output, wrestling volume, and submission threat
31%
Ivan Erslan Win Probability
Decision path if he keeps it standing and low variance

📊Detailed Analysis Summary

🏟️Championship Dynamics

Three-round bout in a large cage. Crute's 4.20 TD/15 and 52% TD accuracy suggest he can dictate where the fight happens; Erslan must sprawl-and-brawl to extend defensive minutes.

🎯Technical Breakdown

Crute owns clear edges in output (4.17 vs 2.50 SLpM), accuracy (52% vs 44%), and offensive grappling volume, plus a real submission threat (1.9 Sub/15). Erslan's better raw StrDef% (55%) is offset by a high 5.17 SApM.

Key Battle Areas

First 7–10 minutes favor Crute's takedown chains and top pressure. Erslan's path requires stuffing first layers and creating resets in open space to chase a decision.

🏁Final Prediction

Projection leans Jimmy Crute by submission or decision; Ivan Erslan needs a clean, low‑wrestle kickboxing affair to flip the minutes.

💰 Betting Analysis: Model vs Market

Comprehensive value assessment and betting opportunities

📊Market Odds

Implied Probability: N/A
Implied Probability: N/A

🤖Analytical Model

Jimmy Crute-223
Model Probability: 69%
Ivan Erslan+223
Model Probability: 31%

💎Value Opportunities

⭐⭐⭐
GOOD VALUE
Crute by Submission (+257)

Model: 28% | Market: N/A

PROBABILITY:
28%
⭐⭐
FAIR VALUE
Erslan by Decision (+355)

Model: 22% | Market: N/A

PROBABILITY:
22%
SLIGHT VALUE
Over 2.5 Rounds (-117)

Model: 54% | Market: N/A

EDGE:
+3.0%
⚠️Key Market Discrepancies
  • Undervalued wrestling volume: Crute's 4.20 TD/15 often not fully priced.
  • Erslan defense optics: 55% StrDef looks good but 5.17 SApM tells a different story.
  • Submission threat: Crute's 1.9 Sub/15 creates live finishing equity that markets may discount.

🎯 Comprehensive Probabilistic Analysis

100 hypothetical fight simulations based on statistical data

🏆Outcome Distribution - Jimmy Crute

By Decision19%

Primary minute-winning path

By KO/TKO22%

Ground-and-pound or standing entries

By Submission28%

Armbar/kimura chains live

💥Outcome Distribution - Ivan Erslan

By KO/TKO7%

One-shot power at range

By Decision22%

Low-variance control of distance

By Submission2%

Minimal historical sub threat

Fight Timeline Analysis

R1
Advantage: Crute
Early TDs and pressure
R2
Advantage: Even
Adjustments, mat returns vs resets
R3
Advantage: Crute
Top control or late sub threat
Window of Opportunity - Ivan Erslan
  • First 5 minutes: Clean counters before takedown reads settle.
  • Stay off fence: Frames/overhooks to circle out.
  • Keep it long: Low-shot fight favors his decision equity.
🎯Progressive Dominance - Jimmy Crute
  • Chain-wrestle: Singles to fence, mat returns.
  • Submission sequences: Arm isolations when Erslan posts.
  • Risk management: Strike-to-shot transitions to mute counters.

🎯 Final Confidence Assessment

Conviction level: 7/10 — Multi-path edge (TDs + subs) vs decision-oriented opponent

7/10

Confidence Level

Stat-backed advantages across output and grappling.

Supporting Factors

  • • 4.20 TD/15 with 52% accuracy
  • • 1.9 Sub/15 active finishing game
  • • Output and accuracy edges on feet
  • • Fresh R1 submission momentum

⚠️Risk Factors

  • • Crute striking defense (42%) can leak counters
  • • Erslan decision path in a big cage
  • • Light heavyweight volatility

🏁Executive Summary

Jimmy Crute holds multiple hard-edged statistical advantages (volume, accuracy, takedown rate/efficiency, submission threat). Ivan Erslan must generate long, clean stand-up minutes to reach a decision, but his high SApM and limited bottom offense are problematic if forced to grapple.

Prediction: Jimmy Crute by Submission or Decision. Live hedge: Ivan Erslan Decision if early takedowns are stuffed.

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