Irish welterweight Kiefer Crosbie has made serious allegations against the UFC regarding inadequate medical care following his knockout loss at UFC Shanghai on August 23, 2025. The 35-year-old fighter claims he was denied proper medical evaluation and treatment despite suffering what he described as a “major concussion” during his bout against Chinese debutant Taiyilake Nueraji.
The Controversial Fight Sequence
The incident occurred during the main card opener when Kiefer Crosbie was struck by an illegal knee to the head while in a grounded position. Referee Marc Goddard stopped the action and consulted with the cageside physician before deducting two points from Nueraji for the flagrant foul.