Taiyilake Nueraji vs Kiefer Crosbie: Upcoming Showdown
UFC Shanghai Showdown
Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai, China
Scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025
Taiyilake Nueraji is set to go up against Kiefer Crosbie during UFC Shanghai on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Currently, the odds favor Nueraji at -470, while Crosbie stands at +370.
Taiyilake “Super Saiyan” Nueraji, aiming to enhance his impressive record of 11 wins and 1 loss (with 1 no contest), enters the ring at 170 lbs and stands tall at 6’2″. As a left-handed fighter, he boasts a reach of 75 inches. On the other hand, Kiefer “BDK” Crosbie, at 5’11” and weighing 171 lbs, hopes to improve his record of 10 wins and 5 losses. Crosbie has a reach of 70 inches. In terms of significant strikes, Nueraji delivers an average of 11.01 strikes per minute, while Crosbie manages 6.27. Nueraji connects with 48% of his significant strikes, whereas Crosbie is more accurate at 64%. In defense, “Super Saiyan” allows 7.39 strikes per minute, while “BDK” absorbs 4.97. Nueraji successfully defends against 58% of strikes aimed at him, and Crosbie deflects 54%.
| Event | Taiyilake Nueraji | Kiefer Crosbie |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -470 | +370 |
| Record | 11-1-0 (1 NC) | 10-5-0 |
| Average Fight Duration | 6:38 | 3:50 |
| Height | 6’2″ | 5’11” |
| Weight | 170 lbs | 171 lbs |
| Reach | 75″ | 70″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 11.01 | 6.27 |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 64% |
In the grappling domain, Nueraji shows less efficiency, achieving takedowns 0.30 times per 15 minutes, converting only 10% of his takedown attempts, while also defending against 10% of takedown attempts against him. Crosbie has a similar record, with takedown success at 10%. In submission attempts, Nueraji leads with an average of 0.7 finishes per 3 rounds, compared to Crosbie’s 0.5 finishes per 3 rounds.
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In his previous match, Taiyilake Nueraji faced HanSeul Kim, winning by an elbow strike in round 2. Kim landed 49 of 119 strikes attempted. Nueraji triumphed with 73 of 150 total strikes. Kim’s significant strikes landed at 41%, getting 35 of 105 aimed at the head. Nueraji’s significant strikes connected at 48%, successfully landing 73 out of 150 attempts, with 37 aimed at the head. Notably, all strikes landed by Kim and 98% of Nueraji’s strikes occurred at distance.
In Kiefer Crosbie’s last bout against Sam Patterson, he faced defeat due to an arm triangle in round 1. Patterson successfully landed all his significant strikes at distance, while Crosbie achieved a 100% connection as well. Crosbie managed to land 56% of his attempts, totaling 9 of 16. He targeted the head landing 4 out of 8. Patterson, on the other hand, landed 9 of 26 significant strikes, with 8 out of 24 strikes to the head. Overall, Patterson managed to land 13 of 31 total strikes, while Crosbie hit 10 of 17.
Other Notable Fights to Keep an Eye On
Don’t overlook the matchup between Maheshate and Gauge Young. Maheshate, with a career record of 10-4-0, fights at 155 lbs and measures 6’0″. The orthodox stand fighter has a reach of 71″. Young, at 5’9″ and weighing 156 lbs, seeks to improve his record of 9-3-0. The 25-year-old has a reach of 70″. In grappling, Maheshate scores takedowns 0.20 times per 15 minutes, whereas Gauge Young averages 0.90 takedowns per 3 rounds. Maheshate lands 3.86 strikes per minute with 29% accuracy, while Young lands 4.83 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 48%.
Another intriguing matchup features Charles Johnson battling Lone’er Kavanagh. Kavanagh remains unbeaten at 9-0-0, fighting at 125 lbs and 5’6″. As an orthodox fighter, he has a reach of 67″. Johnson, standing at 5’9″ and weighing 126 lbs, enters with a record of 17-7-0. In wrestling, Kavanagh stops 90% of opponents’ takedown attempts, successfully completing 50% of his own, while Johnson finishes only 20% of his takedowns and defends against 67% of attempts against him. Striking-wise, Kavanagh absorbs 3.42 strikes per minute while delivering 3.73, in contrast to Johnson’s absorption of 3.62 strikes per minute and output of 4.74.
Who will triumph in tonight’s UFC match against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Back Taiyilake Nueraji (-470)
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