Ce Liu’s insane debut at UFC Shanghai one of 2026’s most memorable $100K winners

Ce Liu met the media Saturday after her win over Levi Rodrigues Jr. at UFC Fight Night 286.

Liu (4-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) got into an insane heavyweight slugout with Rodrigues Jr. (5-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China and finally connected with a haymaker that had the Brazilian out cold on the canvas. 

Their fight was a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus-winner for them, and it’s hard to imagine a much better result for a UFC debut.

Liu highlights, UFC Shanghai

WOW WOW WOW ‼️

QUÉ ACABA DE PASAR 😱 IMPRESIONANTE NOCAUT #UFCShanghai | Ver en vivo por @PPlusDeportespic.twitter.com/efijaFc3jB

— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) August 29, 2026

VEAN ESTE NOCAUT 👀

Potente derecha del peleador local que manda a dormir al brasileño 🛑#UFCShanghai | Ver en vivo por @PPlusDeportespic.twitter.com/og2FL7p8fY

— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) August 29, 2026

STUNNING KO HAD THE CROWD LOSING THEIR MINDS

Liu Ce put on an absolute show at #UFCShanghai! pic.twitter.com/6fGidMvuB6

— UFC (@ufc) August 29, 2026

Liu post-fight interview, UFC Shanghai

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