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Two heavy-handed light heavyweights with something to prove collide on UFC 312's Sydney card — expect an early finish on Australian soil.
There are few motivating forces in MMA as powerful as fighting on home soil, and Jimmy Crute has never been shy about channelling crowd energy into performance. The Australian light heavyweight returns to Sydney on one of the UFC's biggest PPV cards of 2025, and the expectation on him from Australian fans will be enormous. Crute at 14-4 carries genuine power and a grappling game built on his wres…
Crute returns after 18 months on the sideline — an absence that always raises questions about ring rust and physical conditioning. His power and wrestling base remain elite for the light heavyweight division, but the long layoff means his timing and reaction speed are genuine unknowns until the first exchange.
Bellato enters on the back of a UFC win that has given him confidence heading to Sydney. His combinations at 205 pounds are among the better tools in the division. His takedown defense needs improvement, and Crute will test it early.
Crute landing his overhand right early to disrupt Bellato's rhythm and establish his power
Crute's takedown success — his path to a dominant finish runs through the canvas
Ring rust from Crute's 18-month layoff — first-round timing will reveal a lot
The crowd factor: Sydney behind Crute could either elevate him or create pressure that affects composure
An 18-month layoff is a genuine unknown — Crute's timing and reactions cannot be fully assessed in camp
Bellato's combination work could catch Crute in round one before the Australian establishes his wrestling
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