It would not be a UFC PPV without at least one divided result and this time it is the UFC 312 head card between Jimmy Crute and Rodolfo Bellato that causes a lot of rudder.
The fight would be expected to be a razor-close and razor-close-Close, that was certain, with the jury members eventually sat on the fence and the UFC 312 slightly heavyweight battle scored as a majority of draw (29-27 cruted, 28 -28 even, 28-28 even).
However, what that result does not tell you is that Jimmy Crute had earned a 10-8 in the first round and was demonstrable Tit-for-Tat with Bellato during the second and third.
Almost immediately after both hands were lifted, the calls of 'theft' were reflected about MMA Social Media.
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A quick summary of Jimmy Crute vs Rodolfo Bellato on UFC 312
Jimmy Crute dominated the opening round, took advantage of a mistake by the Brazilian in the Takedown to land in top position and let him pay with cruel land and pounds.
Bellato was able to clamber back to his feet, but would be sent back to the canvas in a short order with a thunderous bump from Cruter; All three judges scored the first round with 10-8 to the Australian.
Crute continued to put on the damage in the second round, although Bellato worked his way back to the game with various painful low staircases. This was perhaps the nearest round of the game, as evidenced by the jury's split – two scored it in favor of Bellato, where Judge Mark Collett gave it to Cruter.
Round three was much of the same, with both men being successful on the feet. By the time the last horn sounded, it seemed that the Australian had earned himself the decision victory.
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Almost immediately after Crute VS Bellato was ruled a majority of draw, fans started crying dirty on social media, with many who indicate the 'MMA judgment' automatic scorecard with the fight 28.64-27.98 to reverse.
Answers from fans under the official combat result include “I thought Jimmy won”, “Crute won that”, “Good Fight I Lave it cruted” and “Crute got absolutely Dobbercmon.”
I would have scored it for Jimmy, but I can't argue with a draw. Great fight.
– Rogueisded (@rogueisded) February 9, 2025
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That said, it is also worth mentioning that the official UFC statistics actually had Bellato out-landing crute in important strikes 48-46 in the second round, and 40-33 in the third round.
There are countless remarks stating that a draw was the right decision, with one of the best comments with the lecture: “This is the right decision, 10-8 round 1 for Crute, Bellato won 2 & 3.”
It was a close enough fight to justify this call, I would say. Both fought excellent.
– Daniel de la Fé (@Dandelafe) February 9, 2025
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Great fight. Correct also call.
– Lonevaultwanderer (@lonevaultwander) 9 February 2025
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The majority means that crute moves to 12-4-2 with Bellato who now bears a professional record of 12-2-1. We will have to wait and see if the UFC is going to make the rematch for later this year.
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