Jimmy Crute stepped into the cage at UFC 312 hoping to turn the tide. Instead, he found himself stuck in the same storm. After three rounds of back-and-forth action against Rodolfo Bellato, the judges rendered a verdict that has become all too familiar, another draw.

Crute came out swinging, even flashing a spinning back kick to make an early statement. He reversed a Bellato takedown, secured mount, and nearly locked in an arm-triangle choke. Then, in the final seconds of the first round, he floored Bellato with a crisp shot, raining down elbows as the buzzer saved the Brazilian.

Momentum was on Crute’s side. But in round two, he abandoned his ground game, opting for a striking battle. Bellato, battered but determined, found his rhythm. His counters started landing clean, his low kicks chipping away at Crute’s foundation. By round three, both men were exhausted, their bodies bearing the marks of a brutal war. A late takedown by Bellato sealed the razor-close contest.

Then came the verdict: 29-27, 28-28, 28-28—another draw for Crute. The Australian light heavyweight, once seen as a rising star, now finds himself trapped in limbo. His last five fights? 3 losses and 2 draws. The reactions of the fans? They spoke volumes. Here’s a look at what the netizens had to say.

Jimmy Crute’s disappointing outing at UFC 312 leads to a brutal verdict by the fans on his future

Not all reactions were critical. Some fans simply felt for Jimmy Crute. He fought his heart out, gave everything, and still walked away without a victory. That kind of heartbreak is tough to watch, especially for a fighter who has faced setback after setback.

“that’s actually unfortunate for Jimmy Crute but hell of a fight tho”

But one fan had no qualms with the decision. The fight was razor-close, and a draw felt like the fairest outcome. Both fighters had their moments, but neither truly dominated. It was a battle of momentum swings, where one mistake could have sealed victory.

“Clearest draw i’ve maybe ever seen #UFC312”

For fans who have followed Crute’s journey, seeing him trapped in this cycle of near-wins and frustrating results is a tough pill to swallow. A draw means no clear progress, no defining moment—just another step sideways in a career that once seemed destined for bigger things. A 4-4-2 UFC record is very concerning for the ‘The Brute’.

“Jimmy fought to another draw?! C’mon man!”

The harshest takes questioned Crute’s ceiling. The Australian has shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency remains elusive. At 28 years old, he’s no longer the raw prospect he once was. Is he evolving? Or has he plateaued? Some believe he’s reached his limit, destined to be a fighter who never quite makes the leap to title contention. What do you think?

“Crute last 5 fights are losses and draws, bro has hit that skill ceiling and will never improve at all, could have been a good LHW contender, shame”

UFC 312’s lineup had its share of criticism, and Crute’s placement on the main card didn’t sit well with some fans. With a winless streak stretching back four years, his spot in a prime position raised eyebrows. Was this a case of hometown favoritism? Or did the UFC still see him as a potential star?

“Jimmy Crute hasn’t won a fight since 2020… why was he on the main card? Weak overall lineup tbh”

To wrap things up, with another draw on his record, Jimmy Crute finds himself at a crossroads. The light heavyweight division is evolving, and Crute must prove he can evolve with it. Does he continue grinding, hoping to break through this frustrating pattern? Or does he step back, reassess, and make adjustments to his game? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!