<p>UFC Fight Night in Perth has a stacked card this weekend, with 14 fights scheduled as the promotion makes a long-awaited return to Australia on Sunday, September 28, from 09:00 AEST (prelims).</p> <p>Jimmy Crute is expected to have plenty of home support in his upcoming fight, with the Aussie hailing from Melbourne, Victoria. He will take on Ivan Erslan in a bout that has been boosted to co-main event status, with the withdrawal of the fight between Junior Tafa and Ibo Aslan.</p> <p>Depending on how the card flows, this fight could take place from around 13:30 AEST (TBD).</p> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Although many may think a home crowd will be enough for Crute to surge to victory, you should never discount a competitor like Erslan, especially when there is a chance to upset the entire RAC Arena.</p> <p>Let’s take a look at how the two fighters compare before they step into the Octagon, starting with Crute’s key attributes…</p> <ul> <li>Age - 29 vs 33</li> <li>Height - 6'2" (188cm) vs 6'2" (188cm)</li> <li>Weight - 205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs) vs 205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)</li> <li>Reach - 74.0" (188cm) vs 72.5" (184cm)</li> <li>Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox</li> <li>Record - 13-4-2 vs 14-5-0</li> <li>UFC Record - 5-4-2 vs 0-2-0</li> </ul> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan: Betting Preview</h2> <p>When we say expect the unexpected, it’s largely down to the recent fight records of the pair as they enter this light heavyweight bout.</p> <p>Both have struggled in their last five to put wins on the board, while their UFC records aren’t exactly great. Take a look at each of them below…</p> <p>Crute’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Marcin Prachnio - Win (Sub, 1) - Jul 2025</li> <li>Rodolfo Bellato - Draw (MD, 3) - Feb 2025</li> <li>Alonzo Menifield - Loss (Sub, 2) - Jul 2023</li> <li>Alonzo Menifield - Draw (MD, 3) - Feb 2023</li> <li>Jamahal Hill - Loss (TKO, 1) - Dec 2021</li> </ul> <p>Erslan’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Navajo Stirling - Loss (UD, 3) - May 2025</li> <li>Ion Cutelaba - Loss (SD, 3) - Sep 2024</li> <li>Bogdan Gnidko - Win (TKO, 1) - Feb 2024</li> <li>Rafał Haratyk - Loss (TKO, 1) - Oct 2023</li> <li>Dirlei Broenstrup - Win (TKO, 1) - May 2023</li> </ul> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/jimmy-crute-v-ivan-erslan-9629159">Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan betting odds</a> have the Aussie as the favourite, with his fight record, experience in the UFC, and home support likely to be factors in him likely winning. Erslan has found it challenging to make the step up to the UFC since his arrival, with two consecutive defeats in his first two fights.</p> <p>When looking for value, it’s worth considering the ‘Crute to win by Submission’ market. His grappling game is aggressive and dangerous, and he recently secured a 1st-round armbar over Prachnio. This outcome appears likely once again.</p> <p>Recent form might be a little mixed for the Aussie, but momentum is back since rejoining his original team and a win in Perth is expected.</p>