Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield Pick, 7/8/2023 Predictions UFC 290 Odds

by Tony Sink - 7/3/2023

Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield

UFC 290

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Jimmy Crute will take on Alonzo Menifield at UFC 290 on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The odds have Crute at -117 while Menifield is coming in at -107.

Jimmy Crute steps into the cage holding a mark of 12-3-1. The 27-year-old records a weight of 205 lbs and comes in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 74". Alonzo "Atomic" Menifield stands in at 6'0" and weighs 205 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to his career record of 13-3-1. The 35-year-old has a reach of 76". In the category of significant strikes, Jimmy Crute is connecting on 3.67 per minute while Alonzo Menifield is landing 3.88 significant strikes per min. Crute is connecting on 55% of the significant strikes he tries and Menifield lands 57%. When it comes to defending themselves, Crute allows 3.04 significant strikes per minute while "Atomic" allows 3.04. Crute also stops 45% of the significant strikes that are thrown his way and Menifield is able to defend against 52% of the shots thrown.

ufc picks Jimmy Crute predictions best bet odds

UFC 290	Jimmy Crute	Alonzo Menifield
Opening Odds	-117	-107
Record	12-3-1	13-3-1
Average Fight Time	5:47	6:53
Height	6'2"	6'0"
Weight	205 lbs	205 lbs
Reach	74"	76"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	3.67	3.88
Striking Accuracy	55%	57%

In the category of takedowns, Jimmy Crute is the more capable grappler as he takes his opponents to the canvas 5.19 times per 15 minutes. Crute is scoring a takedown on 64% of his tries and is defending 60% of takedowns his opponents have tried. Menifield is taking his opponents down on 30% of the takedowns he attempts and stuffing 75% of all takedowns attempted on him. When it comes to submission attempts, Crute is the more skilled technician by trying 2.3 subs per 3 rounds while Menifield looks to get 0.2 subs per 15 min.

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In his previous bout, Jimmy Crute went up against Alonzo Menifield and ended up in a draw via majority decision in round 3. Menifield landed 99 of 127 total strikes that he threw in that fight. Crute ended the night having landed 62 of 103 total strikes. Concerning significant strikes, Menifield ended up landing 56 of 83, giving him a percentage of 67%. He ended up landing 53 of 80 significant strikes to the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Crute landed 50% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 31 of 62. Out of those significant strikes, he landed 27 of 58 aimed at the head. 75% of the significant strikes landed by Menifield and 74% of them connected on by Crute were tallied at distance.

In the last Octagon appearance for Alonzo Menifield, he fought Jimmy Crute and ended up in a draw via majority decision in round 3. Crute landed 74% of his significant strikes at distance and Menifield ended up landing 75% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Menifield landed 67% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 56 of 83. He ended up landing 53 of 80 significant strikes aimed at the head. Crute ended up connecting on 31 of 62 significant strikes in that battle. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he landed 27 of 58 to the head. When discussing total strikes thrown, Crute connected on 62 of 103 and Menifield landed 99 of 127 of all the strikes he attempted.

Other bouts to watch out for

Another fight to keep an eye on is when Vitor Petrino squares up against Marcin Prachnio. Petrino comes into this bout with a mark of 8-0-0. The 25-year-old will fight at 205 lbs and measures in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 77". Prachnio stands in at 6'3" and weighs in at 205 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his career record of 16-6-0. The 34-year-old stretches 74". In terms of takedowns, Vitor Petrino is able to score a takedown 4.45 times per 3 rds and Marcin Prachnio is averaging a takedown 0.80 times per 3 rds. When it comes to striking, Petrino is landing 3.43 strikes per minute and lands 48% of his attempted strikes. On the other side of the cage we have Marcin Prachnio, who connects on 54% of the strikes that he throws and connects on 5.70 per minute.

An additional fight that you're going to want to see is when Jesus Aguilar is set to square up against Shannon Ross. Ross has a mark of 13-7-0. The 34-year-old tips the scales at 125 lbs and stands in at 5'6". The switch fighter has an arm span of 66". Aguilar measures in at 5'4" and is fighting at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to his record of 8-2-0. The 27-year-old has a wingspan of 62". In terms of wrestling, Shannon Ross is able to thwart 85% of his opponents' takedown attempts and is getting his opponent to the mat on 15% of his attempts. Aguilar is taking his opponents to the mat on 37% of the tries he takes and thwarts 15% of the takedowns his opponents try. With regard to striking, Ross is absorbing 8.99 strikes per min while he is dealing 6.57 per min. Aguilar, moreover, takes 0.92 strikes/minute and is connecting on 1.60 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Jimmy Crute (-117)

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