'I am unbreakable': UFC fighter Kiefer Crosbie inspired by his 'superhero' Grandmother

After two defeats in the UFC, Kiefer Crosbie's time in the promotion has not started as he would have wanted, but he still has the same mindset.

The Dublin fighter will be in action once again on Saturday morning in Shanghai when he takes on Taiyilake Nueraji.

Following defeats to Sam Patterson and Kevin Jousset, it would have been easy for Crosbie to panic ahead of Saturday, but he insists he is approaching this like any other fight.

"Whether you win five in a row or lose five in a row, it is the exact same.

"It is a roll of the dice every time. Only the ones who have strapped on the pair of gloves and made the walk will understand.

"It is a very hard sport; it is the hardest sport of all time. I am privileged I get to do it. You just have to say f**k it and go again.

"Saturday night is no different. I am prepared, I am fit, I am ready."

With less than ideal preparation for his previous bouts, Crosbie packed up his bags and moved to Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, training under Eric Nicksick, who has coached the likes of Francis Nagnnou to a UFC title.

"It has been amazing. There are great martial artists, great coaches, and the UFC PI has the best facilities for fighters. It was an unreal experience.

"As an athlete and a martial artist, this is the best I have ever been. I have been away from my family for six weeks, and I was gym and home everyday. That was my discipline for six weeks straight.

"I really locked in. I focused on resting between sessions, going to bed early, my nutrition was dialled in, I had a chef, it was done correctly.

"No stone has been left unturned here. It is the best I have ever prepared for a fight."

A career that has had its obstacles, opponent changes, and fights in different promotions,