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UFC newcomer wants to 'settle the score' following brutal debut KO

Ce Liu claims he has unfinished business with Junior Tafa.

UFC newcomer Ce Liu expressed his desire to face former opponent Junior Tafa after his impressive debut win at UFC Shanghai. Liu, who entered the Octagon with a record of 4-1, knocked out fellow Brazilian fighter Levi Rodrigues in the first round of their matchup. Liu's performance in the bout was swift and decisive, as he dominated Tafa's replacement throughout the fight.

With a victory under his belt, Liu publicly stated his intention to settle the score with Tafa in their next encounter. Tafa, coming into the fight with a 7-6 record, had to withdraw due to unspecified reasons, and was quickly replaced by Rodrigues. Despite Tafa's previous success, he has yet to secure a victory past the first round in his UFC career.

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