Liu Ce vs Levi Rodrigues Jr.: UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Liu Ce faced Levi Rodrigues Jr. at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on August 29, 2026 in Shanghai, China. Liu Ce defeated Levi Rodrigues Jr. by KO/TKO at 4:26 of round 1.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Liu Ce: 59 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns. Levi Rodrigues Jr.: 28 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns.

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Liu Ce landed 59 significant strikes and Levi Rodrigues Jr. landed 28. Liu Ce recorded 31 more landed significant strikes.

Liu Ce completed 0 takedowns; Levi Rodrigues Jr. completed 0. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The stoppage determined the outcome. A fighter does not need to lead the cumulative strike count to win by KO/TKO: the effect of a finishing sequence can outweigh an earlier volume deficit.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 4:00 of active round time, ending at 4:26 of round 1. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.