Ce Liu defeats Levi Rodrigues Jr. at UFC Fight Night 286
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ce Liu earned a victory against Levi Rodrigues Jr. at UFC Fight Night 286 at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China. The heavyweight bout ended when Liu landed a knockout blow that left the Brazilian fighter unconscious on the canvas. Both competitors received a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus for their performance in the slugout. Liu now holds a 1-0 record within the UFC, improving to 4-1 overall in his professional career. Rodrigues Jr. moves to a 0-1 record in the promotion and 5-2 overall following the result.
- •Ce Liu defeated Levi Rodrigues Jr. via knockout at UFC Fight Night 286.
- •The heavyweight bout took place at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.
- •Both fighters were awarded a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
- •Liu maintains a 1-0 UFC record following the win.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ce Liu’s insane debut at UFC Shanghai one of 2026’s most memorable $100K winners
"Ce Liu and Levi Rodrigues swung for the fences until only one was left standing at UFC Shanghai.
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