UFC Fight Night 260: Crute vs Erslan - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Jimmy Crute and Ivan Erslan step into the octagon at UFC Fight Night 260 in Perth, Australia. Both fight as light heavyweights, seeking redemption and ascendancy under a packed RAC Arena.

Crute hails from Victoria, starting his pro journey in 2016. He scored a decisive armbar submission victory against Marcin Prachnio in his most recent fight. His Brazilian jiu-jitsu translates into strategic takedowns and submissions.

Erslan punches up from Croatia since going pro in 2015. After losing via unanimous decision to Navajo Stirling, he now aims for glory through his knockout power. Both bring distinct skills; victories imply tough counter-punching or evasive groundwork.

What time is Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan fight

Live coverage for the Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025	07:00 PM	11:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025	04:00 PM	08:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025	11:00 PM	03:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025	10:00 AM	02:00 PM

UFC Fight Night 260 will take place on September 27, 2025, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The event starts at 11:00 PM EST. The main event features Carlos Ulberg against Dominick Reyes. Before that, Jimmy Crute will face Ivan Erslan in a Light Heavyweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard and consists of three rounds.

Please note that the start time may vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Check local listings for specific start times in your area to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Jimmy Crute

Nationality: Australia
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 19
Record: 13 / 4 / 2

Ivan Erslan

Nationality: Croatia
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 93.4 kg
Total Fights: 19
Record: 14 / 5 / 0

Jimmy Crute will face Ivan Erslan in the Light Heavyweight bout, with no belts on the line.

Jimmy Crute has a professional record of 13 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws. He won his last fight by submission against Marcin Prachnio, who has a strong track record with 17 wins. Crute's experience in submissions could be an edge in this fight.

Ivan Erslan has 14 wins and 5 losses. He lost his last bout via unanimous decision against Navajo Stirling, an undefeated opponent with a strong finish rate. Erslan will need to sharpen his decision-making to counter Crute’s submission skills effectively.

Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan Betting Odds

Favorite: Jimmy Crute : 1.5 (-188)
Underdog: Ivan Erslan : 2.8 (+180)

Method of victory	Jimmy Crute	Ivan Erslan
By KO/TKO or disqualification	None	4.0 (+300)
By decision or technical decision	5.8 (+480)	8.5 (+750)

How and where to watch the Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan Fight

You can watch Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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