Using UFC 290 odds as a backdrop, alongside industry-leading tools, we release our Jimmy Crute-Alonzo Menifield prediction.
After initially fighting to a draw in February of this year, Jimmy Crute will again take on Alonzo Menifield as a -115 favorite. A largely competitive fight, a fence grab from Menifield resulted in the point deduction, costing him a victory. Prior to that fight, both athletes had experienced their fair share of struggles. Crute was 0-2 in his two prior fights, while Menifield came off a pair of wins.
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UFC 290 Odds: Jimmy Crute-Alonzo Menifield Prediction
Jimmy Crute-Alonzo Menifield Odds
Jimmy Crute: -115 | Alonzo Menifield: -105
Entering this fight, Crute excelled with his wrestling. Crute managed to land six takedowns, which should be his gameplan again here. Crute lands 3.67 significant strikes per minute, while averaging 5.19 takedowns per minute. Menifield has 75% takedown defense and showed some solid scrambling ability. However, Crute should still hold the edge on the ground.
While Crute’s wrestling kept him in the fight, Menifield had plenty of success striking. He knocked Crute down twice and out-landed him 56-31 in the fight. Overall, Menifield lands 3.88 significant strikes per minute, while absorbing 3.04 himself. It should be noted that Menifield has been knocked out one time.
Overall, Crute needs to be weary of Menifield’s power. On top of getting knocked down in the fight, Crute has also been finished twice in his career. However, it appears Crute found a potential game plan with his wrestling against Menifield. This gives him a chance to control rounds and ultimately outscore Menifield on the judges scorecards.
