Taiyilake Nueraji
Career Averages
Win Methods (1)
Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiyilake Nueraji | 0 | 27 of 38 | 71% | 31 of 42 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 3:11 |
| Kiefer Crosbie | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 11 of 12 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiyilake Nueraji | 0 | 27 of 38 | 71% | 31 of 42 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 3:11 |
| Kiefer Crosbie | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 11 of 12 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiyilake Nueraji | 27 of 38 | 71% | 25 of 35 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 25 of 35 |
| Kiefer Crosbie | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiyilake Nueraji | 27 of 38 | 71% | 25 of 35 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 25 of 35 |
| Kiefer Crosbie | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Expert Picks (6)
Angelo is very confident in Taiyilake Nueraji, calling him a fun striker with a mix of old-school martial arts and raw aggression. He notes that Kiefer Crosbie is an aging brawler with power but no backup plan, and that he keeps getting smoked. He expects Nueraji to win easily and says the UFC will look to promote him.
Big Brady picks Taiyilake Nueraji to win by first-round knockout, describing him as a wild man with a 100% finish rate. He notes that Crosbie has no ground game, no cardio, and no durability, and that Nueraji can knock him out or take him down and submit him. He considers the -470 line a bit wild for a debutant but believes Nueraji will win.
Connor picks Nueraji because Kiefer Crosbie's confidence disintegrates when things go against him. He notes that Crosbie is a meat-headed brawler from SBG Ireland who folds under pressure, while Nueraji, though raw, seems like a fighter who wants to be in a fistfight and will press forward. Connor acknowledges Nueraji's technical flaws but believes his aggression will cause Crosbie to collapse.
The host credits Crosbie for not saying no to opponents, but thinks he faces tough opposition in Nueraji. He notes Nueraji's striking defense leaves a lot to be desired, but expects him to land early and often on Crosbie and get a finish within a round and a half.
The MMA Guru picks Taiyilake Nueraji, criticizing Kiefer Crosbie as being easy to figure out and noting that rangier opponents with kicks give him problems. He describes Nueraji as a tall, lanky fighter who likes to use kicks at range, and believes Crosbie's chin is not great. He also mentions that Crosbie's physique changed after entering the UFC testing pool.
Zane agrees with Connor, noting that Crosbie's confidence drains as soon as his opponent isn't there to be walked over. He points out that Nueraji, despite being under-schooled, has a fighter's mentality and will take shots and keep pressing. Zane thinks Nueraji's aggression will be enough to beat Crosbie, who has never beaten anyone of UFC caliber.
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