Junior "The Juggernaut" Tafa will face George "Tuco" Tokkos in the octagon at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Each fighter is ready to make an impact on the card of UFC on ESPN 70 under the main event facing Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira.
Tafa, hailing from New Zealand and statistically excelling in heavyweight with 6 KO wins out of his 9 matches, won his last bout against Sean Sharaf via TKO. Tokkos, with professional experience marked by 10 victories exploring versatility through weight classes from light heavyweight to below, recently suffered a unanimous decision loss.
What time is Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos fight
Live coverage for the Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 70 event will take place on July 12, 2025, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event starts at 08:00 PM EST.
The fight card includes a light heavyweight bout between Tafa and Tokkos. This is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Derrick Lewis versus Tallison Teixeira.
Please note that the start time for specific fights may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. It's important to check local listings or refer to a table with start times adjusted for your country to ensure you don't miss any action.
Remember, today is July 10, 2025, so make sure to plan accordingly if you want to catch all the fights live.
Fighters Details
Junior Tafa faces George Tokkos in a Light Heavyweight bout. No belts or titles are on the line.
Junior Tafa
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 109.3 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 6 / 3 / 0
Junior Tafa boasts a professional record of 6 wins, all by knockout, and 3 losses. In his last fight, he secured a win with a TKO against Sean Sharaf, a heavy-hitting fighter. Given Tokkos's recent decision loss to Navajo Stirling, Tafa’s knockout power could pose a significant threat.
George Tokkos
- Nationality: England
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 10 / 5 / 0
George Tokkos holds 10 wins with 6 by knockout and has suffered 5 losses. His recent loss was against Navajo Stirling. Against Tafa's aggressive style, Tokkos must utilize his technical skills to withstand early pressure.
How and where to watch the Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos Fight
You can watch Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos Fight Card
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira
- Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim
- Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia
- Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere
- Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane
- Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos
- Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis
- Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani
- Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker
- Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis
- Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez
