Alonzo Menifield vs Jimmy Crute — Fight recap

Alonzo Menifield earned a majority draw against Jimmy Crute on February 11, 2023, in a three-round light heavyweight contest decided by referee Marc Goddard. Menifield dominated the striking exchanges, landing 56 of 83 significant strikes (67%) while recording two knockdowns and controlling the center of the octagon for 3:55.

Crute countered with a wrestling-heavy approach, securing six takedowns on twelve attempts (50%) and accumulating 7:55 of control time, while also landing three submission attempts and connecting on 31 of 62 significant strikes (50%). The fight showcased a classic striker-versus-grappler dynamic, with Menifield's superior striking output offset by Crute's consistent wrestling pressure and ground control.

The majority draw verdict highlighted the judges' difficulty in weighing Menifield's striking accuracy against Crute's positional dominance. Both fighters remain contenders in a competitive light heavyweight division seeking clear wins in their next outings.