Taiyilake stands undefeated with 11 wins and only one loss, displaying power through his 10 KOs since turning pro. His last victory against Kirill Karpekin came via TKO punches on August 2024. Crosbie holds a record of 10 wins with five losses, recently losing by submission to Sam Patterson in July 2024.
What time is Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie fight
Live coverage for the Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 05:20 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 12:00 AM | 02:20 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
UFC Fight Night 257 takes place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event starts at 05:20 AM EST. The main card features Johnny Walker against Mingyang Zhang.
On the undercard, Taiyilake faces Crosbie in a welterweight bout. This fight consists of three rounds. Note that the ring walk time may vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card.
The event is part of the UFC Fight Nights federation and is known as UFC Fight Night 257 - Walker vs. Zhang. Viewers should check local listings for start times in their countries to ensure they don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Nueraji Taiyilake
- Nationality: China
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 77.6 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 11 / 1 / 0
Kiefer Crosbie
- Nationality: Ireland
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 10 / 5 / 0
Nueraji Taiyilake faces Kiefer Crosbie in a Welterweight bout, no belts are on the line.
Nueraji Taiyilake, representing China, has shown promise with an impressive record of 11 wins and 1 loss since turning pro. He delivered a last fight TKO victory against Kirill Karpekin. Karpekin's lower experience indicates Nueraji's capability against varied opponents despite not fighting seasoned competition recently.
Kiefer Crosbie from Ireland boasts 10 wins, including five by knockout. However, he is recovering from a submission loss to Sam Patterson. Patterson’s stronger record highlights potential struggles for Kiefer as he prepares to counteract Nueraji's striking power.
How and where to watch the Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie Fight
You can watch Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie Fight Card
- Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang
- Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling
- Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Su Mudaerji vs Kevin Borjas
- Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie
- Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young
- Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson
- Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard
- Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus
- Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson
- Long Xiao vs Su Young You
- Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay