Overview

• The 35-year-old Irish welterweight announced on Instagram that he is asking out of his UFC contract to pursue opportunities outside MMA.
• The promotion has not publicly confirmed a release, so his contractual status remains unchanged.
• In August at UFC Shanghai, Crosbie was hit by an illegal knee from Taiyilake Nueraji; referee Marc Goddard deducted two points and quickly restarted the bout before a Round 1 TKO.
• Crosbie criticized the handling of the incident, saying he was not given adequate recovery time and that he was "treated like a dog" afterward.
• He indicated interest in boxing going forward and holds a 10-6 professional record after three UFC defeats.