Popular UFC fighter steps away from fighting due to ”unhealthy obsession” for MMA

Jimmy Crute. Photo via Instagram (@jimmycruteufc)

UFC light heavyweight Jimmy Crute will not be fighting for an overseeable future.

After losing another tough fight at UFC 290 this past Saturday, the Australian 27-year-old decided that he need time away from the octagon to get in a better place in life.

”That reaction after the fight just shows how unhealthy my relationship has gotten with this sport,” Crute wrote in a recent Instagram post.

Check out the full statement below!

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The full statement of Jimmy Crute

”I’ve had a bit to process. that reaction after the fight just shows how unhealthy my relationship has gotten with this sport. I have been obsessed with being in the UFC since I was 12 years old and it has been my entire identity since I made the decision to chase this dream. I have a lot to address before I think about stepping back in there.

Truth is, I don’t even know who I am with out all of this. I am going to take the time to find myself, do the therapy and get myself right. I’ve needed to walk away from this unhealthy obsession for a while now. That being said deep down I know that I am far from done. I’m going to step away for as long as it takes and do the work then comeback with a healthy and sustainable mindset toward this sport.

How long that takes isn’t up to me but I look forward to the challenges coming up. Thank you to everyone that has reached out to check on me. I appreciate it more than I am able to express.”

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