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Next Fight
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
vs Ce Liu · Aug 29, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
29
Height
6' 3"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Australia
Key Stats
54%
Win Rate
100%
Finish Rate
7
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
13
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Career
Win Methods
Junior Tafa, better known as "The Juggernaut", brings a 7-6 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as light heavyweight, every single win matters.
On the feet he's a problem: 3.53 significant strikes a minute at 55% accuracy, and 100% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.
He's coming off a loss to Iwo Baraniewski. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Next up: Ce Liu at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on August 29, 2026. Circle the date.
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