It has been a long time since a Jimmy Crute victory could be celebrated, but Crute has secured his first win in the UFC since 2020 after pulling off a win over Marcin Prachino at UFC 318.
Crute brought pressure from the get-go, focusing on his right hand, while countering Prachino's kick-based offense. Crute pushed for the takedown and managed to get the fight to the ground with a hip toss.
Crute couldn't lock up a choke the first go around; however, he managed to get the fight back to the ground and, like a ground-game master, performed a skilled transition to secure an armbar. Prachino tried to wriggle free but was ultimately forced to tap in the first.
Jimmy Crute Wins For First Time Since 2020 At UFC 318
Crute was 0-3-2 in the UFC since his last victory -- which came against Modestas Bukauskas in October 2020.
Prachino has now lost four of his last six.